Hello everyone, first post on here after browsing through lots of these knowledgeable posts.
I've recently purchased a second hand slow speed grinder to use alongside my Pro Edge for my turning tools. It has a 180g CBN wheel and a selection of Tormek jigs. I've so far been super impressed with the edge it grinds and the increase in sharpness over the Sorby.
My question is regarding the SVS-50 jig when used with my 3/4" skew.
I can set the tool up in the jig and grind a nice bevel no problem. It's lovely and sharp (massively better than the Sorby) but when I come to touch up the edge I hit an issue. I can never seem to get it back into the exact same position in the jig. By eye it looks perfect but it must be twisted ever so slightly as when I touch it to the wheel the grind is off. I then have to regrind a whole new bevel which (as it's a CBN wheel) doesn't take too long but it's a pain. Long term I'm hoping to swap the machine to a T8 so I'm keen to get the issue resolved before I do that.
I have to add that I've watched YouTube videos showing how the jig is set up and I'm not putting too much pressure when screwing the tool down.
I'm now considering buying the flat table support so I can sharpen without using the jig, anyone with experience of grinding a skew that way?
Any tips on here would be appreciated greatly 👍
I've recently purchased a second hand slow speed grinder to use alongside my Pro Edge for my turning tools. It has a 180g CBN wheel and a selection of Tormek jigs. I've so far been super impressed with the edge it grinds and the increase in sharpness over the Sorby.
My question is regarding the SVS-50 jig when used with my 3/4" skew.
I can set the tool up in the jig and grind a nice bevel no problem. It's lovely and sharp (massively better than the Sorby) but when I come to touch up the edge I hit an issue. I can never seem to get it back into the exact same position in the jig. By eye it looks perfect but it must be twisted ever so slightly as when I touch it to the wheel the grind is off. I then have to regrind a whole new bevel which (as it's a CBN wheel) doesn't take too long but it's a pain. Long term I'm hoping to swap the machine to a T8 so I'm keen to get the issue resolved before I do that.
I have to add that I've watched YouTube videos showing how the jig is set up and I'm not putting too much pressure when screwing the tool down.
I'm now considering buying the flat table support so I can sharpen without using the jig, anyone with experience of grinding a skew that way?
Any tips on here would be appreciated greatly 👍