Frank Fusco
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I am setting up a new Wolverine sharpening jig. As I do this, I find I may have to buy a new grinding wheel. I currently use an 80 grit but am open to change if good reasons for doing so are presented. I am curious as to what the most popular grit is for sharpening lathe tools. An post as to why this is your choice would be welcome also.
I use the 80 because it was recommended to me by a professional turner. His explanation was that a 60 overheated and removed too much metal too fast. A 100, according to him, didn't remove hardly any metal and, essentially, just polished the cutting edge. But an 80 was "just right".
I use the 80 because it was recommended to me by a professional turner. His explanation was that a 60 overheated and removed too much metal too fast. A 100, according to him, didn't remove hardly any metal and, essentially, just polished the cutting edge. But an 80 was "just right".