KJ-45 & gardening tools

[RichColvin]

The new Tormek KJ-45 jig makes for an easy time when resharpening my Japanese weeding sickle. Really nice innovation.

[cbwx34]

Did you print/make the drip tray?

[Ken S]

Clever thinking, Rich. Well done.

Ken

[RichColvin]

I 3D printed the drip tray using the design from Paul Tsigakis.  I've added it to the jigs which work well:  https://sharpeninghandbook.info/indexJigs.html#DripTray.

[RickKrung]

The new Tormek KJ-45 jig makes for an easy time when resharpening my Japanese weeding sickle. Really nice innovation.

I have one of those sickles and love it.  It's bevel is one sided.  What does the KJ bring to this that the regular jig doesn't? 

Rick

[RichColvin]

The new Tormek KJ-45 jig makes for an easy time when resharpening my Japanese weeding sickle. Really nice innovation.

I have one of those sickles and love it.  It's bevel is one sided.  What does the KJ bring to this that the regular jig doesn't? 

Rick

Rick,

I like using the bottom stop on the KJ-45 as it allows for the pivot needed for the slight curve in the blade.

Kind regards,
Rich