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In the Shop => Hand Tool Woodworking => Topic started by: Dr.Al on July 25, 2023, 05:38:08 PM

Title: Jig for sharpening skewed chisels (3D printed)
Post by: Dr.Al on July 25, 2023, 05:38:08 PM
Note that this is for skewed chisels (as used by woodworkers for cleaning out dovetail sockets etc), not skew chisels (as used by woodturners).  Skewed chisels (like these ones (https://www.axminstertools.com/kirschen-skewed-chisel-12mm-pair-202373)) have a single bevel at a steep angle and make it much easier to get into the sides of dovetail sockets than straight chisels do.

I was finding it quite awkward sharpening skewed chisels on the Tormek: mounting them in the square edge jig was awkward and the other jigs just didn't seem to suit this sort of chisel very well.  To solve that, I made a very simple to use 3D printed jig that seems to work really well.  I printed this about a year ago, but I've finally got round to publishing the model so I thought I'd post it here as well in case anyone's interested.

tormek_skewed_1.jpg

The model is available here (along with more photos and details): https://www.printables.com/model/535539-tormek-skewed-chisel-sharpening-jig (https://www.printables.com/model/535539-tormek-skewed-chisel-sharpening-jig)
Title: Re: Jig for sharpening skewed chisels (3D printed)
Post by: John Hancock Sr on January 08, 2024, 10:23:34 PM
Nice one. This is one thing I don't have.