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In the Shop => Knife Sharpening => Topic started by: WimSpi on April 08, 2021, 10:05:50 PM

Title: DIY: Wooden measuring block for the VSM-45
Post by: WimSpi on April 08, 2021, 10:05:50 PM
Hello,
I have made a measuring block for the correct measurement of a knife, in combination with the Tormek SVM-45.
I refer to the one used by Wootz for its use and function.

It is made of 18 mm birch plywood. The essence is that I mounted two measuring rulers, so you don't have to scrape a rabbet. from the top sliding block, or from the bottom plate, where the measuring ruler lies.

On the upper block I have mounted two aluminum strips, so that this block is nicely parallel and therefore excact 90 degrees. With a bolt and nut the block is tightened.

I made it myself from leftover pieces, but it is easier to have everything cut to size in one go with a circular saw. That is more accurate and faster if you have no experience with woodworking.

I hope my translation is clear.
Title: Re: DIY: Wooden measuring block for the VSM-45
Post by: Ken S on April 09, 2021, 08:26:20 AM
Clever design, Wim.

Ken
Title: Re: DIY: Wooden measuring block for the VSM-45
Post by: Peter Eaton on May 26, 2021, 02:10:34 AM
Thanks for posting, I shall be upgrading my old measuring jig after seeing this   :)