advice on puchase of sharpening jig

[David Delo]

As long as the handles tighten down correctly, I'd probably buy this lot for 40 bucks if I was looking. However, isn't that Vari-1 pictured the early generation Vari-1 with the clip/spring hold-down versus the later style with the plastic hub which I believe to be more desirable. Like this one......
Vari 1.jpg

[John K Jordan]

As long as the handles tighten down correctly, I'd probably buy this lot for 40 bucks if I was looking. However, isn't that Vari-1 pictured the early generation Vari-1 with the clip/spring hold-down versus the later style with the plastic hub which I believe to be more desirable. Like this one......
Vari 1.jpg

I have no problems with the original version. If you like that one better you could make one or get the upgrade kit.
https://oneway.ca/products-category/...Retrofit%20Kit
Note that there are two versions for the Varigrind - the original with the metal spring and one that will fit much larger gouges (seldom needed or even wanted by "normal" turners). I see on the Oneway site the big one appears to have that plastic piece.

I can't remember if I mentioned it here or in another thread, but there are a number of people, including me, who don't like the new Vari-grind 2 because of the way it works. I bought one and just keep it around to show people what I don't like about it.

JKJ

[Brian Deakin]

Thank you for your posts and advice I contacted the person selling the jig and he has the located the long v arm We have agreed a price of $50 including postage
Further I plan to sell the grinder and have identfied this grinder as a possible replacement

Creusen DS 7500TS UK 230V 1~50Hz

SKU: 003080

Creusen DS 7500TS UK 230V 1~50Hz
DS 7500TS UK 230V 1~50Hz 003080

MODEL	DS 7500TS UK
Voltage V	230
	~1
Hz	50
Power Watt	350
Speed min-1	1400-1700
Per. speed m/sec	11-13
Grinding wheel	150 x 40 x 15
	150 x 40 x 15
Grit	60/100
Noise level dB (A)	55
Weight Kg	12

[Brian Deakin]

Thank you for your help and advice

The person selling the jig has located the long arm with the v notch and we have agreed a price of $50 including postage

[casey herring]

Had the wolverine set up for a while. Recently went to Sorby Pro Edge and I prefer it. It's quick and painfully simple and more consistent for me.

[carl mesaros]

I also have gone the Pro edge route and absolutely love it . It is so easy to go from one angle to another, from scrapers to bowl gouges in seconds. The only hard part is writing the check, kind of pricy at $500.00. I also own the Tormek system (Jet knock off) which is now gathering dust along with my bench grinder.


[QUOTE=casey herring;2670123]Had the wolverine set up for a while. Recently went to Sorby Pro Edge and I prefer it. It's quick and painfully simple and more consistent for

[Brian Deakin]

I came across these links

This shows how to set the angle on

Oneway Wolverine Grinding Jig and Vari-Grind attachment

Please note you need to print a copy of the jig in the post below and use it as a template to set th angle of the jig



Set the arm on the Vari-Grind to the same angle shown in the picture.

http://thompsonlathetools.com/wp-con...Sharpening.pdf

and please see

http://thompsonlathetools.com/sharpening/

This link shows another method of seting the jig