bushwacked Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 What is the easiest way to sharpen the tools? Do I need a grinder and sharpening jigs? If so, what should I look into? I would like something pretty easy to use even if it costs a little extra. I don't want to spend more time than I have to sharpening haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 The easiest way is to buy carbide tools with replacable cutters. Otherwise, straight edged chisels will sharpen on a regular stone or whatever. Gouges require different jigs the type of 'grind' used. I hear good things about CBN grinding wheels and the Wolverine jig system. No personal experience, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Ya I was thinking about getting carbides but then I was gifted 11 gouges and skews ect ect so I'm trying to use these for now. I will take a look at both those and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-MattK- Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Slow speed grinder plus the wolverine jigs would be my suggestion if you're sticking with the traditional tools. I ended up upgrading to CBN wheels, they make much less of a mess and don't have to be dressed... Plus there's no risk of them breaking apart. The raptor set up tools are a nice accessory, too. As for the grinder, go for an 8" wheel - I bought the delta variable speed at Lowe's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I am thinking the combo below. Both seem to get good reviews on Amazon .... I need a disc sander but nothing I want I can afford for now haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Or that and not work about the other sanding option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-MattK- Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 that WEN 4286 looks good for sharpening. Not sure how you'd use the others on your turning tools, but from my experience, you can sharpen all your basic tools on that grinder. I'd add the wolverine set-up.... I have these parts: https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/93/1232/Oneway-Sharpening-Essentials-6-Piece-Set?term=one+way+sharpening the alternative to the vari-grind jig would be the ellsworth jig, I've used both and have the vari-grind at home. plus maybe these for set-up: https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/95/5188/Raptor-Set-Up-Tools start with 40, 45, 50 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I'd avoid using sand paper for sharpening. For lowest cost setup, look at getting a slow speed grinder. I have the 8" rikon that I got for $99 from woodcraft. and you can get the wolverine jig for sharpening gouges for around 100ish. The Tormek is a great system as well, but it's really expensive if you're not turning all day every day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxerjoe04 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 14 hours ago, bushwacked said: Or that and not work about the other sanding option Having a lathe, you can make your own disk sander with some plywood. Sorby makes an awesome tool sharpener, but the damn thing is like $500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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