Wood Lathe Gouge Sharpening Jig

Not long ago after i started a woodworking lathe i bought a bowl gouge.

Wood lathe gouge sharpening jig.

I want an ellsworth grind on that particular tool but i don t want to buy the ellsworth jig so why not make one. But the exception is my spindle gouge. It allows repeatable precision when resharpening complex angle grinds like an ellsworth or irish grind. I didn t know how to polish it so i made a sharpening jig.

Sharpening a gouge can be tricky because its edge is not flat. I sharpen my bowl gouges and spindle gouges with this jig. I m really happy with the grind that my vary grind jig from oneway gives my gouges. 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.

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. I like that it s rock solid but still light enough to move alongside whichever lathe i m using. While it may take a while to get the hang of sharpening your gouges it s a necessary and beneficial skill to master. Sharpening is a.

He shares everything you need to make it your self or you can get on from him for about 20 bucks. It is very simple to use. 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.

My dad built this stand at right for me 30 years ago. Pro grind sharpening system for lathe turning tools chisels skews gouges bowl gouges spindle gouges and more. The addition of the nylon disc keeps the fastener from biting into your gouges like the old spring style would. Includes the multi grind jig for gouges slotted platform and tool rest 4 6 out of 5 stars 130.

Easy to use jig for complex grinds. 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. Sharpening should require as few steps as possible. If your budget allows consider treating yourself to a vari grind jig 125677 55 99 for spindle and bowl gouges.