Setting knife jig

[Black Mamba]

I have just purchased the Tormek T-7 model. I also bought the SVM-45 knife jig. The jig I bought is significantly different than the one shown in the DVD that accompanies the T-7.....mainly in that it lacks any integral grinding angle indicators along the shaft of the jig itself. I understand that moving the " stop " on the jig will affect the grinding angle, but where would I set the ' stop "? The manual mentions that by adjusting the Universal Mounting Bar will adjust the grinding angle but that also raises the question of where the  "stop " should be positioned. Got any suggestions.   

[Jeff Farris]

As the manual also suggests, use the AngleMaster to set the angle. Large adjustments are made with the height of the Universal Support, and fine adjustment is made with the stop.

[Black Mamba]

Thanks for the reply, Jeff.

When faced with doing a large number of knives in a short period of time, having to use the AngleMaster each time would be a major pain. Also, it seems that smaller knife blades, with little blade area to accommodate an edge, present a challenge in reading the right angle to use....as opposed to a chisel or such that is quite easy to read. I would think that the prior design to the knife jig with it's integral markings is a much faster and equally effective way to get to the starting point....then making the small adjustments needed. Do you find the newer design as effective and quick in your use?

[Jeff Farris]

The calibrations have no affect. Every blade has a different dimension from spine to edge, therefore, there's no getting away with not using the AngleMaster. It gets easier with practice.

[Black Mamba]

I'm sure you're right. Thanks for taking the time to address my issues.

Tom