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Wow! I wouldn't have imagined that the answer would be so simple but sure enough, the SVS-50 looks like it will work.  Using the 'closed tool holder', it references one edge of the tapered shank.  I can then align the tool by adjusting the angle that the tool is held using the jig.  Now I still have to either align that with the 'drawing a line' trick or some other way but the good part is that when I need to do the other bevel,  I don't have to re-adjust the jig.  Since there is a reference face on either side of the tool in the SVS-50,  I just have to flip it over and do the other side.  Thanks guys.  Sometimes the answer is right in front of you.

Hello, I'm a new Tormek user and I must say; I am blown away at the ease and speed of the system.  The only issue I've been running into is properly aligning my lettercarving chisels that have a double bevel and an allongee shank. 

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/nodes/4163/auriou-lettering-chisels

Is there some sort of trick to do this that I'm not finding.  I know the manual suggests using the universal support to draw a line on the grindstone and then align to that but I'm hoping that there is something more precise.  The problem is any error I have in this technique is accentuated because I have two bevels to do on each chisel.  Any thoughts?