Cabinet Scrapers

[Chris Maxwell]

I have recently used my Tormek to grind a 45degree bevel on 5 of my 2" by 6" cabinet scraper blades. (veritas) I find that it's easier to put a burr on their edge after doing so.

Has anybody else tried this?

I also have used my Tormek to recondition a very pitted burnishing rod.  It looks like new.  I just mounted the Torlok jig close to the stone, the angle is unimportant.  I then put the burnishing rod across the Torlok jig (parallel to the universal mounting bar).  With the stone graded to coarse, I ran the rod back and forth as I rolled it over and over.  Once all the pits were removed, I repeated the process with the stone graded to fine; then repeated the process on the honing wheel.  About 20 minutes saved me the 20 bucks I would have needed to spend on a new burnishing rod.

I shared mine...

Any other cabinet scraper tricks that can be pulled on the Tormek?

[Jeff Farris]

Thanks, Chris!  As shown in the handbook, the side of the grindstone can be used to square the edge of cabinet scrapers, using the SVD-110.  

[Mark Spaulding]

Hi,

My cab scraper has a blade that is 2 3/4" wide. How do I grind a 45 degree bevel on so wide a blade? The chisel and plane iron jig will not hold it. I would appreciate any help.

Thanks.
--Mark

PS BTW, I really like the software interface in this discussion group.

[Jeff Farris]

Set the SVD-110 at a 45 degree angle to the stone and hold the scraper flat against it.

Thanks for the comment on the forum software.  I am involved in several forums and find YABB to be the most comfortable.

[Mark Spaulding]

Thanks Jeff,

I was guessing the 110 was the correct jig. I tired that and had OK results, but in the opposite orientation of the draw knife shown on the site here. Will the opposite orientation a  try.

Thanks.
Blessings,
--Mark