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Rockler 53018 Instructions Manual
Rockler 53018 Instructions Manual

Rockler 53018 Instructions Manual

Grinding and honing jig

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Grinding and Honing Jig Instructions
Effective July 2023
Review full instructions prior to use for important safety information.
Always check Rockler.com to confirm that you are using the most recent version of instructions for your product.

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Summary of Contents for Rockler 53018

  • Page 1 Grinding and Honing Jig Instructions Effective July 2023 Review full instructions prior to use for important safety information. Always check Rockler.com to confirm that you are using the most recent version of instructions for your product.
  • Page 2: General Safety Warnings

    • Keep children and bystanders away from the tool the instructions and safety warnings for your product (see the instructions link on the product page at Rockler.com). operating area; • Do NOT use power tools in explosive environments, or in the presence of flammable liquids, fumes or dust;...
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS > To avoid serious injury, keep hands and fingers away from the spinning grinding wheel and the edges of chisels or plane blades being sharpened. Always maintain awareness of the blade’s position in relation to the grinding wheel. >...
  • Page 4: Mounting The Jig

    Grinding Wheel Angle Gauge Bench Grinder Honing Guide Slider Carriage Jig Arm Squaring Plate 20" x 20" x 3/4" Plywood Base Jig Base Angle Gauges Tray Notes about Setup The Grinding and Honing Jig enables you to go from grinding a If you’re mounting your bench grinder new edge on a chisel or plane blade to honing that edge sharp to a 20"...
  • Page 5 Position the jig on the work surface, with about 3 ⁄ " of space between the back of the Jig Base and the leading edge of the grinding wheel. Fig. 1. Center the jig in front of the grinding wheel you intend to use with it, and try to get the back of the Jig Base parallel to the face of the grinding wheel.
  • Page 6 Correct area of the grinding wheel for sharpening Carriage tilted toward the grinder is incorrect Carriage should be parallel to the base or tilted away from the grinder Fig. 4 What you do NOT want is for your setup to look like Fig. 4 Rotate it forward until at least one of the touch points contacts the grinding wheel.
  • Page 7 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Using the Jig for Grinding chisel or plane blade until the tip meets the step for the Chisel or plane blades must be at least desired angle. Then fully tighten the knurled knob on ⁄ " long for a 20° grind; at least 3 ⁄...
  • Page 8 5. Once the desired edge has been achieved, hone the back face of the chisel to remove any burr left by grinding and honing. Check Rockler.com for updates. If you have further questions, please contact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-260-9663 or support@rockler.com Fig.