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SHARPENING
Bowl Gouge
Refer to Figure 5
and forth. The further you roll the tool, the further back
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the corners will be ground.
NOTE: A good general purpose bevel angle is 45
degrees. Most turners will grind the corners back 10 to
20 degrees.
Figure 5
Bowl Gouge Side View
Roughing Gouge
Refer to Figure 6
and forth. Grinding the ears back 20 degrees, the end of
the tool should remain square.
NOTE: Tools grind away at different speeds. Pay
attention to the corners during grinding.
Figure 6
Roughing Gouge Side View
Chisels
with small sideways motions and light cutting pressure.
NOTE: Most chisels are carbon steel which softens and
turns blue with heat, cool these often.
OPERATION
V Arm Set Up instructions.
V Arm Set Up instructions.
V Arm Set Up instructions.
Skews
Refer to Figure 7
the tool back and forth with a small sideway motion.
skew.
Figure 7
Long Point
Short Point
Skew Side View
PLATFORM OPERATION
Refer to Figure 8
The platform can be assembled to the right or left side of
the grinder.
until the existing bevel meets the wheel. Lock the
platform in place.
wheel.
TIP: Coloring the existing bevel with a black felt tip marker
allows the new grinding marks to be seen.
Figure 8
Jig Locking Levers
Platform
V Arm Set Up instructions.
Top View
Base
Platform Locking Lever
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