man of wood Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have been using a 6"grinder and I need to upgrade. I want to know what size, and what company I should get it from, Do I need variable speed. Wail we are at it you can add your input on the wheels I should use too....... So it is clear, this is for wood turning chisels PS Sorry for the spelling of the topic..... Thank you Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooddok Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I saw the Rikon that Woodcraft has on sale for $99 I believe and it looked nice and is a slow speed grinder just for sharpening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missioninwood Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 The Rikon one at WC is a good deal. I have one and it does the job. Take my word for it: ask the staff to open the box, power up the unit, and observe the wobble. Many of these granders (prior to the Rikon) were returned due to poor manufacturing and QC. miw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 ==>this is for wood turning chisels I'm not a turner... The turners I know prefer (and they say they benefit from) the type of shallow hollow-grind created by 10"+ diameter wheels... I know several turners who use the 10" slow-speed Baldor, but budget comes into play -- nice piece of kit and will last forever, but it's expensive.... Same for Tormek -- nice grind, but expensive and slow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgewaterWW Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 The preferred setup is a slow speed grinder (1725rpm) with a 8" wheel with Norton 3X 8" grinding Wheels 46 and 80 grit or just 80 grit. or CBN wheels if you have the $$$. Using the Oneway Wolverine Sharpening System, I would say over 50% of my 270+ member Turning Club has this setup. I have a Scheppach 8" Variable Speed Grinder (yeah I never hear of it before also) It was recommended to me and works great. http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/7/-/21/149/-/5991/Scheppach-8%22-Variable-Speed-Grinder But friends (Club members) have Rikon, Jet, Delta slow speed grinders that work great also, all with the above setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calblacksmith Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 The low speed grinder at Woodcraft is pretty good (see avatar) I have the oneway setup and it is very easy to adjust. I also have a Veratas replacement tool rest and it is great for straight edges such as chisels and plane blades as the blade clamps into the holding fixture and it rides in a slot in the rest so the blade stays aligned all the time.. A very similar system to the Oneway setup is sold by Captn Eddie (big guy productions) and it costs a whole lot less. It is not as pretty but his " INTERNATIONAL BLACKHAWK" system should work just as well. http://eddiecastelin.com/combos_and_other_items He also has carbide inserts and bars at a good price. I have found them online at even better prices but it takes a lot of internet time to find them He sells for much less than in the woodworkers stores. I am not pushing his products but I have talked to him to get some advice (he says to call him on every video so I did) he was friendly, interested in what I was doing and gave me help exactly for what I was doing. YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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