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U S E R G U I D E
TRU-GRIND
SHARPENING SYSTEM
INCLUDING:
TOOL HOLDER | BASE SLIDE
STURDY REST | WET GRINDER BASE
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  • Page 1 U S E R G U I D E TRU-GRIND SHARPENING SYSTEM INCLUDING: TOOL HOLDER | BASE SLIDE STURDY REST | WET GRINDER BASE T r u - G r i n d S u p p o r t V i d e o a v a i l a b l e a t w w w .
  • Page 2 Today the company i s sti l l l ocated i n New Zeal and and i s owned by the Hewi tt fami l y. Ken remai ns acti vel y i nvol ved i n product desi gn for Woodcut Tool s.
  • Page 3 PRODUCT BACKGROUND Woodcut Tool 's founder Ken Port wanted to make sharpeni ng more si mpl e, accurate and repeatabl e. In the l ate 1990's Ken col l aborated wi th Jerry Gl aser from the USA to desi gn the Woodcut Tru-Gri nd. Ken and Jerry recogni sed that many turners have vari ous physi cal constrai nts and therefore wanted to make the sharpeni ng process si mpl e.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    In addition to this User Guide there is also a video available on You Tube that demonstrates the set up process and how to sharpen the range of turning tools. To view the Support video please search on You Tube 'Woodcut Tools Tru-Grind Sharpening System' (published 2023) You can also contact our friendly support team at support@woodcut-tools.com.

  • Page 5: Tru-Grind Base Slide

    TRU-GRIND BASE SLIDE BASE SLIDE Contents: Base Slide with removable Face Plate Three Screws to secure the Base Slide to your work bench. The Cam Lock handle secures the base The rear Pivot Point can be used slide into position.
  • Page 6 TRU-GRIND BASE SLIDE RIGHT HAND BASE SLIDE ASSEMBLY Your Tru-Grind base slide is delivered to you set up for use on the left hand side of your Grinder. However your Base Slide is designed to be used on either the left or right hand side of your Grinder. It is a simple process to update the set up from left to right hand side by following simple steps.
  • Page 7 6 to 61/2" Bench 3. Set your Tru-Grind Base below the Grinding wheel. Align the Base Slide pivot points as close as possible to the center line of the Grinding Wheel. Please see following illustrations for set up with a 6" or 8" wheel.
  • Page 8 TRU-GRIND BASE SLIDE 6" (150MM) WHEELS Align the centre of the Tru- Grind base plate with centre line of the grinder. 8" (200MM) WHEELS Bring the base plate forward to about ¾” (20mm) from the centre line of the base slide.

  • Page 9: Tru-Grind Tool Holder

    R e m o v a b l e S h o r t S t e e l R o d i n C l a m p B l o c k Your Woodcut Tru-Grind Tool Holder is designed to enable woodturners to repeatedly grind perfect bevels on all types of Bowl and Spindle gouges, Roughing gouges, Skews, and Scrapers with a single Tool Holder.
  • Page 10 TRU-GRIND TOOL HOLDER When setting up, fix a stopper of hard wood or similar along the front edge of the base board or your bench which is used to set the tool protrusion. This needs to be 50mm (2”) back from the edge of the base board or bench.

  • Page 11: Sharpening Guidelines

    Grinding grit can damage your eyesight. Make sure you are wearing approved safety glasses before starting your grinder. 1. Place your tool into the Tru-Grind Tool Holder, we recommend holding the tool holder vertically and initially only loosely clamping your tool in your Tool Holder.
  • Page 12 SHARPENING GUIDELINES 4. Mark the face of your chisel with a black marker. This will assist you to check the accuracy of your sharpening set up. 5. Loosen the Base-slide of the sharpening jig and mount the foot of the Tool Holder into the Base Slide Pivot Point.

  • Page 13: Common Sharpening Profiles

    Holder correctly important. encourage you to watch the 'How to sharpen with the Woodcut Tru-Grind' video available on You Tube. Apply the chisel to the Grinding Wheel and rotate it from side to side. Continue to grind until you have a sharp edge. With this product you may sharpen all of the gouge at one time or you may sharpen the sides or the nose or whatever area you need to.
  • Page 14 COMMON SHARPENING PROFILES Bowl bottom gouge. Used on its side with the flute facing in the direction of the cut. Intended for use in the bottom of bowls. Usually 10 to 15mm wide. Spindle or Detail gouge. The main shaping tools of the spindle turner. Used for detail work, beads, coves, and ogees, to which the modern round shape is particularly suited.

  • Page 15: Turning Tools

    SPINDLE GOUGE This style of gouge has the sides of the tip ground back. The higher the number, the more the wings or sides will be ground back. Woodcut Spindle Gouges are sharpened at position #3. SPINDLE ROUGHING GOUGE Spindle Roughing Gouges should be sharpened with the Pivot Leg at position #1 and at a bevel angle of 45 degrees.
  • Page 16 TURNING TOOLS IN THE TOOL HOLDER SKEW CHISEL   Place your skew chisel into the Tru-Grind Tool Holder with the blade vertical and the point at the bottom. Put the pivot leg into the rear base pivot position and lay the body on its side. Adjust the Tool Holder leg angle until the cutting edge is horizontal with the face of the wheel.
  • Page 17 Ring Tools used for hollowing. A square-ended Negative-Rake Scraper is sharpened like a Skew, but usually with less angle to the cutting edge. Depending dimensions your grinding station with the Tru-Grind Base Slide able achieve sharpening this way in your toolholder. Another...

  • Page 18: Tru-Grind Sturdy Rest

    Base Slide Face Plate attachment If you prefer to have continuing use of a simple Tool Rest at the Grinder then you have the option to add the Woodcut Tru-Grind Sturdy Rest . STURDY REST ASSEMBLY To assemble your Sturdy rest with your Tru-Grind Base Slide, firstly remove the front Face Plate of your Base Slide.
  • Page 19 TRU-GRIND STURDY REST Reference marks to support you to repeat your sharpening grind: You will find reference marks with a measurement scale on the Platform and the arm of your Sturdy Rest. We encourage you to take a note of the reference marks that you utilise to assist you to simply repeat this set up.

  • Page 20: Tru-Grind Tool Holder For Wet Grinder

    TOOL HOLDER FOR WET GRINDER The Tru- Grind Wet Grinder Pivot Base is designed to support turners to utilise the unique capabilities of the Tru-Grind Tool Holder on a Wet Grinder. TOOL HOLDER FOR WET GRINDER ASSEMBLY Position your Wet Grinder on a stable bench at a comfortable height, close to power and water for replenishment of the water reservoir.
  • Page 21 TRU-GRIND FOR WET GRINDER W O O D C U T - T O O L S . C O M   |   @ W O O D C U T T O O L S N Z...

  • Page 22: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance of your Tru-Grind product is important to ensure you have an optimal experience with your product. Over time grinding grit will work its way into the main thread of the Tool holder to cause binding. The following steps will provide you with the simplest way to clean this.

  • Page 23: Other Tru-Grind Product

    Scraper cutters up to 25 mm or 1" diameter for sharpening. Tru-Grind Credit Card Hone: Double sided with 400 on one side and 600 grit on the other. USER SUPPORT   Please find the Tru-Grind User Support video at www.woodcut-tools.com in the User Guides Tab. Email: support@woodcut-tools.com Subscribe Woodcut Tools...

  • Page 24: Safety Guidelines & Warranty

    WARRANTY TERMS Woodcut Tools are guaranteed against faulty workmanship and faulty materials for twelve months from date of purchase. Fair wear and tear excluded. We will replace or repair any tool returned to the supplier or factory free of charge.

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