Is there a Tormek jig available for sharpening centre punches and the like?

[Gangle]

Hello, its my first post here and I was wondering if there is a Tormek jig available for sharpening centre punches and the like?

As I am getting on and the old eyesight is not as it was, I use an optical centre punch all the time. The punch piont on these needs to be.. in the centre for best results.

I am having trouble grinding the points in the exact centre by hand.

[Ken S]

Welcome to the forum, Gangle. At present, I know of no jig for sharpening center punches. However, by posting, you may have planted a seed with the members. We have been known to generate ideas.

Ken

[Jan]

Gangle, see my homemade jig for drill bit sharpening http://forum.tormek.com/index.php?topic=3226.msg18859#msg18859

Center punch sharpening is much easier. You have to tilt the base of the jig towards the shaft. 

If your center punch is short (as in the Veritas set) you may have to modify the jig concept to get some clearance for your fingertips which spin the tool. 

Jan

[RichColvin]

If I need a very accurate center that is smoothly cut, then I use my mini metal lathe.  Works amazingly well. 

Otherwise I use the method I was taught for sharpening TIG bits using a drill and a bench grinder.  A picture is below.   By revolving the bit with the drill whilst sharpening, it keeps the point well centered. 




Apologies to Tormek about posting a solution not using your system, but I couldn't find a way to send a PM to Jim with the picture attached. 

[Ken S]

Well done, ?rich.

Ken

[Gangle]

Thanks for the answers, Jan's jig looks like the go, I'll be making one of those!