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In the Shop => Knife Sharpening => Topic started by: pipen on March 04, 2020, 05:35:04 PM

Title: Self-centering knife jig
Post by: pipen on March 04, 2020, 05:35:04 PM
Finaly made one, didnt have time to test.
Got lot of ideas on internet, it is adjustable for long and mid size knifes. Any sugestiones?
Title: Re: Self-centering knife jig
Post by: John_B on March 04, 2020, 07:37:08 PM
Since you have gone this far I would research "pivot collars". It would be an easy addition and would expand the usefulness of your jig.

Just search here as there are a number of threads on the subject.
Title: Re: Self-centering knife jig
Post by: pipen on March 04, 2020, 08:30:02 PM
Got one of those but didnt use much.
Most knifes that i do are simple and no need for it.
Need to get some recuved ones to practice as my line with that colar is not so nice.
Title: Re: Self-centering knife jig
Post by: Alston on May 12, 2025, 11:43:28 AM
Quote from: pipen on March 04, 2020, 05:35:04 PMFinaly made one, didnt have time to test.
 Got lot of ideas on internet, it is adjustable for long and mid size knifes. Any sugestiones?

An old thread I know but that looks good. I'm looking to make a single clamp jig and may make something similar. Thanks for posting the picture.
Title: Re: Self-centering knife jig
Post by: Ken S on May 12, 2025, 11:45:05 PM
I am all for creative ideas. However, the jig shown in this photo looks too large to be practical to me. The "standard" knife jigs, both SVM-45 and KJ-45, are designed for most knives. The wider jigs are only used with knives which are both long and slender, like a long fillet knife.

The jig in the photo looks like it is designed for very long, thin knives. In my opinion, I think it would be clumsy for most knives. Please let me know if other members disagree.

Ken
Title: Re: Self-centering knife jig
Post by: Alston on May 12, 2025, 11:55:18 PM
Agreed. I only need the centre part shown in the photo. As a result I should be able to make it much more compact.
Title: Re: Self-centering knife jig
Post by: Ken S on May 13, 2025, 01:05:11 AM
Good thought.

Ken