Tormek Jig Doesn't fit the Mahoney Wood Beater

[thechemist]

I just bought the tormek wood turners jig.  I watched the video.  I went to my mount my mahoney wood beater into the jig and it won't fit.  Anybody got any solutions?  It won't slide into the gouge holder.

[Rob]

I'm not familiar with the Mahoney...is it a deep fluted bowl gouge?  If so what is the diameter of the steel?  Also are you referring to the SVD-185 when you talk of the "turning jig"?

[thechemist]

It has too large a diameter to fit under the brass insert, even with the plastic piece removed.  Is is possible to get just the brass insert so that I can modify it?  Has anyone else done this?  The flute is very large as well, it is a 5/8 bowl gouge, but the diameter is 3/4.

[thechemist]

I am talking about the svd- 185

[Ken S]

Check with sharptoolsusa.com. Tormek tab, parts and parts finder. The part lists for $29.50.

Be careful you do not file away too much.

Ken

[thechemist]

Thanks!!! I will probably file it away by hand.

[thechemist]

Actually the brass insert is only $10, what a deal!