Short tools

[stipe]

 I Have a set of short Chisels that do not fit the straight Jig. Is there a jig I can use?

[Jeff Farris]

Are you sure?

There is a jig for short chisels.  It is the SVS-32.

However, there is a way to use the SVH-60 on most short chisels.  What you won't have is the use of the two index points that register the chisel square in the jig.

Slide the chisel into the jig, past the rear index point, so that you have a minimum of 1-1/4 inches from the front edge (stone side) of the jig. Apply a little tension to the clamping knobs. Don't worry if the clamp is resting on the shank of the tool.  In all but a few chisel designs, the clamp will angle toward the front and apply sufficient clamping pressure to hold the tool securely.  Now use a small engineer's square to adjust the tool to be square to the front edge of the jig.  As you tighten the knobs on the clamp, make sure the top clamping bar remains parallel with the base.

At 1-1/4 inches, your jig will be very close to, but not hitting the stone when cutting a 25 degree bevel angle.