svs-50 update?

[threestone]

I was trying to shape a skew chisel on the dry grinder with the bgm-100. I followed the instructions from the bgm-100 book and the one on the tts-100 jig. I could tell something was not right. So then I look in the tts-100 instruction manuel. I discovered on page 40 that the closed seat had been re-designed in 2006. It said the original closed seat (mine) should be shortened 10 mm or I could adjust the protusion by 10mm. I did the second choice. Is there going to be an update offered for the revised closed seat?
Thanks.
Jay

[Jeff Farris]

Jay,

The revised closed seat is available as a repair part.

[larsfarm]

How do you know if you have the old or new?

[Jeff Farris]

If the end of the extrusion is cut off square, you have the old one (prior to 2006).

If the end is cut at an angle, you have a newer one, and the protrusion measurements given in the various guides will be right on.

If the end is cut at an angle, and there is a hole machined in the side opposite from the clamping pad, you have the newest version.

The hole allows you to clamp very small skews.

Anyone with a hacksaw, a drill press, a file and a little time can make their old one just like new. 

[larsfarm]

Thank you!
L

[n7blw]

Jeff, can you show us a picture of the current jig? The diagrams in the replacement parts list only show end and side views.  I can't viualize where the hole for the short tools is located. Thanks.