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  1. 11-08-2009, 8:14 PM #1
    Dennis McGarry
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    My homemade sharpening jig...

    Well I got my grinder setup and built a sharpening jig for it. I used MDF scraps I had just to see if it will work. Plan on redoing it with some 3/4 ply for stability soon.

    Also need to work on the end piece to work with sharpening the skew.

    I have to say, if there is any new turners reading this, do yourself a HUGE favor and pick up a grinder, mine is a ryobi from the orange store, not a slow speed normal, with stock wheels. The jig took about an hour to make and BOY is there is difference in turning when you have a sharp tool!

    Also included a pic of the messy I know lathe, I just love the shavings a sharp tool makes, did two pens in less then 45 mins!
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  3. 11-08-2009, 8:21 PM #2
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    Congrats on your new sharpening jig! Judging by all shavings - it works quite well! Sharp tools always amaze you when they cut. With dull tools I am always amazed that I didn't sharpen sooner! When in doubt - sharpen!
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  4. 11-08-2009, 8:48 PM #3
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    Looks like it will do the job and by the looks of the lathe it did work fine.
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  5. 11-08-2009, 10:02 PM #4
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    The proof IS in the shavings. Good job!
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  6. 11-08-2009, 10:34 PM #5
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    Dennis,

    Glad it worked out for you!

    Yup! There is nothing like turning with sharp tools!
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  7. 11-09-2009, 12:52 PM #6
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    Dennis, and the pleasure of using a "homemade" tool is very high also. Great jig...Bill..
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