Good and sharp now!

[Tom Baugues]

This past week I realized just how much I had neglected my turning tools so today I took the time to get them all cleaned up and sharpened each one. I then sanded down the handles and applied some new finish. This was an older set of HSS tools I bought used years ago but they are solid tools so I hope they last many more years to come. I still need to make myself a jig to sharpen my bowl gouges though. The Capt. Eddie jig might have to do until I get something better.

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[Brent Dowell]

Awesome. I haven't had a good sharpening day in a long time!

 

[Rob Keeble]

Cool beans Tom i have need for doing the same. Just way too much on the go at moment.

Like what u did to the handles.

 

[Ted Calver]

Can't beat sharp tools. You will see and feel the difference. Handles look great too.

 

[Dave Hoskins]

The effort on the sharpening will come in handy for sure. I like those handles. I have some that are getting near the point of me needing to do that.

 

[Vaughn McMillan]

Good deal, Tom. I'll second the motion regarding a jig to sharpen your gouges. A finely-honed edge is much less important than a good, consistent bevel on gouges, and a jig will allow you to quickly touch up and maintain that bevel angle. The only tool most turners really hone and make razor sharp are skews. The other tools are generally fine with an edge fresh off a 120 grit (or so) grinder.

 

[Chuck Ellis]

If Cap'n Eddie's jig works for your no need to spend big dollars for a commercial jig.... that said I own a Wolverine jig/set up and love it... since getting it my tools stay a lot more usable and sharper... also spent the money for a CBN wheel which was a much better option than the old stone wheels I had....the CBN doesn't wear down with use, so the angles never changes. Before I got the jig and grinder set up, I used a small belt sander and while I could sharpen the tool, it was difficult to keep from changing the angles on the grinds... not a consistent grind ever....

 

[Roger Tulk]

i made a wooden wolverine style jig a few years ago, which I posted at the time. I am currently building a new one as it worked well. I'll see if I can find the URL for the design.

 

[Roger Tulk]

And here it is! http://www.aroundthewoods.com/sharp.shtml

 

[Tom Baugues]

And here it is! http://www.aroundthewoods.com/sharp.shtml

I have seen that before Roger. It is the same principle as the others. I think any of them would work well.


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[Roger Tulk]

I have seen that before Roger. It is the same principle as the others. I think any of them would work well.

You're welcome.