Sharpening a Roughing Gouge

[RandyHeinemann]

Is there any reason that the Short Tool Jig SVS-38 can't be used to sharpen a roughing gouge? My 3/4" roughing gouge fits in the jig. I've tried it and it appears to do the job correctly. You just need to match the current angle and adjust the position of the jig on the gouge to match it.

I realize that the recommended roughing gouge jig is the SVS-50 Multi-Tool but, since the roughing gouge fits in the Short Tool Jig, there doesn't seem to be a good reason to buy another jig.

I'd appreciate some feedback on whether I'm correct or not.

[John Hancock Sr]

If it works and yu get the shape you need then I think you have your answer!

[RichColvin]

The SVS-50 can be used.   Here is what I've logged about it.  https://sharpeninghandbook.info/WW-SpindleRoughingGouge.html

[John Hancock Sr]

Rich, I noticed this on the site you referenced "Unlike CBN wheels, these can be used for sharpening high carbon steels."

What is the reason for this?

[rolsen]

Is there any reason that the Short Tool Jig SVS-38 can't be used to sharpen a roughing gouge? My 3/4" roughing gouge fits in the jig. I've tried it and it appears to do the job correctly. You just need to match the current angle and adjust the position of the jig on the gouge to match it.

I have both SVS-38 and SVS-50 and I always user the SVS-38 with my roughing gouges.

[RandyHeinemann]

Thanks for the feedback. I have sharpened my roughing gouge several times since I got it about 2 weeeks ago using the SVS-38 jig. It seems to work well with this 3/4" gouge; luckily for me since I don't have to spend $80 on another Tormek jig.

I have used it both on my Tormek with a 600 grit Tormek diamond wheel and my CBN wheels on my Rikon slow speed, one of which has a Tormek tool rest mounted. It works on either one. While the gouge seems to be equally sharp on either, it seems to stay sharp longer on the Tormek diamond wheel (I suppose since the grit is finer.) However, it's much faster on the Rikon so I usually do it on there. Either will usually make the sharpening last long enough to get the job done for the piece I'm working on.

Thanks again for the feedback.