Woodturning tool sharpener

No more mucking around to get the correct sharpening angle each time. Unlike other systems there is no need for several jigs or multiple accessories. As well as offering a wide range of sharpening solutions for turning tools, including mini tools, it can sharpen a wide range of tools for carving and carpenters. With a small amount of adjustments it can sharpen drill bits as well. The base slide features a dual pivot points for versatility.

This is an exact replacement for the complete set of belts included with the Original Knife and Tool Sharpener. Includes 2 belt of each grit: P80, P, and Easy To Use: The simplicity of this electric chainsaw sharpener enables both novices and professionals to sharpen even the bluntest of chainsaw chains within minutes with ease. Better Than a Hand File: It is really important to sharpen all of the chainsaw teeth equally when sharpening the chainsaw.

Accuracy: A dulled chain causes the chainsaw user to lean onto the chainsaw tool and press the wood to be cut more firmly, this is not safe and will ultimately lead to an accident.

Fast Results: This outdoor power chainsaw sharpener tool has adjustable speed settings, allowing for a clean and precise finish on each tooth of the chain. Since the patented Turning Tool Setter TTS works on all stone diameters, the shape and edge angle is exactly replicated even when you go from a smaller bench grinder wheel to the large Tormek grindstone.

Why would Tormek, the pioneer in water cooled sharpening, introduce their jigs also for bench grinders? We believe that the water cooled Tormek machine is superior in sharpening virtually every edge tool in your shop. However, there is no secret that when it comes to woodturning tools the initial shaping can be done faster on a bench grinder.

We know that some woodturners dedicated to Tormek also have access to a bench grinder and use it for the first rough shaping. It is difficult to control by hand and it is easy to remove more steel than necessary. Now you can use the same precise Tormek jigs through the whole sharpening process. There is no longer trial and error in getting the right shape on the bench grinder.

You can benefit from the fast steel removal on the bench grinder and also get the finest surface on the Tormek water cooled grindstone and the leather honing wheel — all in one jig system. If you do not yet have a Tormek machine you can still benefit from the precise Tormek jig system on your bench grinder and easily get the desired shape and edge angle. Since the Tormek system controls these factors, the tools will behave in exactly the same predictable way all the time at the lathe.

The principle for setting the shape and edge angle is the same regardless of which machine you use. If you later choose to add a Tormek to your shop, you will already have the jigs you need for your turning tools. Can an HSS edge be affected with high speed dry grinding? It is well known that carbon steel is easily affected when overheated.

This is also the case for HSS steel, but the critical temperature is much higher. The very end of the tip, which is very thin, can easily reach the temperature which will affect the temper. You can limit the heating up by cooling the tool in water, but then there is a risk of micro cracks, which are invisible to the eye.

Will a low speed 4-pole bench grinder eliminate the risk of overheating the edge? This grinder works without water cooling and the speed is still too high even it being half of the rpm of a conventional 2-pole grinder.

My jigs are set permanently and the sharpening only takes about a minute. As a production turner I value the short period of time I need to spend on sharpening, which gives me more time for turning. The edges also last much longer than when I was using a bench grinder and slip stones. I find that I get a sharper edge in less time, all the while removing less metal each time I sharpen. With the edge being sharper, it lasts longer for any given tool. The edge cuts wood faster and easier, and leaves a smoother surface on the wood.

As a bonus, I no longer have to deal with sparks or grinding dust in the shop. If you are used to sharpening on a high-speed dry grinding wheel, there are a few things that differ when using a water-cooled grindstone. Here are some simple but useful tips:. Apply pressure.

Don't be afraid to apply pressure on to the stone, it will speed up the sharpening and nothing can happen to damage the tool. The same high grinding pressure on a high-speed grinder will cause overheating. Press with your fingers close to the edge for best control and you can feel where the sharpening will take place. There is no risk to your fingers since the stone runs at 90 rpm. Move the tool. Try to use the whole width of the stone by moving the tool sideways, and the stone will wear evenly and without grooves.

When moving to a new spot on the stone, lighten the pressure or lift the tool for a smooth transition. Refresh the stone surface. When shaping a tool with a large bevel surface, the low grinding pressure slows down the grinding. You can speed up the work by re-activating the stone a few times during the grinding with the Stone Grader SP