Wood Lathe Gouge Sharpening Jig

If your budget allows consider treating yourself to a vari grind jig 125677 55 99 for spindle and bowl gouges.

Wood lathe gouge sharpening jig.

Sharpening a gouge can be tricky because its edge is not flat. I want an ellsworth grind on that particular tool but i don t want to buy the ellsworth jig so why not make one. It allows repeatable precision when resharpening complex angle grinds like an ellsworth or irish grind. At lathe tools uk we have dedicated ourselves to making top quality sharpening jigs that are simple to use whilst giving you the uniform sharp bevel edge we all need time after.

Pro grind sharpening system for lathe turning tools chisels skews gouges bowl gouges spindle gouges and more. I m really happy with the grind that my vary grind jig from oneway gives my gouges. It is very simple to use. I sharpen my bowl gouges and spindle gouges with this jig.

While it may take a while to get the hang of sharpening your gouges it s a necessary and beneficial skill to master. I didn t know how to polish it so i made a sharpening jig. In this video eddie shows us how to make a 2 sharpening jig for your gouges and bowl woodturning tools a tool that gives you the fingernail grind or elsworth grind. I like that it s rock solid but still light enough to move alongside whichever lathe i m using.

He shares everything you need to make it your self or you can get on from him for about 20 bucks. Sharpening jig for woodturning gouges. Not long ago after i started a woodworking lathe i bought a bowl gouge. Easy to use jig for complex grinds.

The market is now filled with a bewildering number of gadgets advertised to help improve your ability to get a good edge on turning tools. My dad built this stand at right for me 30 years ago. Includes the multi grind jig for gouges slotted platform and tool rest 4 6 out of 5 stars 130. Pro grind sharpening system for lathe turning tools chisels skews gouges bowl gouges spindle gouges and more.

It can be a nightmare to try and sharpen wood turning chisels such as bowl spindle roughing gouges and you can easily ruin your expensive tools if your not careful. Includes the multi grind jig for gouges slotted platform and tool rest 4 6 out of 5 stars 130. The addition of the nylon disc keeps the fastener from biting into your gouges like the old spring style would. But the exception is my spindle gouge.