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I'm not sure which way to skew it

Just put the plane iron on the jig and then loosen both of the screws, that control the skew, the same amount, e.g. two full turns. Then screw the other one as far as it goes, you should be able to see which way the plane iron tilts.

I have to admit I'm a bit perfectionist, and always aim for accuracy, whenever I can 

It is ofc nice to have square edge on handplane iron, but actually square enough is enough, because handplanes usually have the lateral adjuster. If they don't have it, then a small plane setting hammer, any hammer actually, does the trick.

True words, Ken S. I was focusing on my own user habits and needs, but ofc there are the professionals too!

I might not upgrade, the old jig works well enough, not as easy to set up, but the marker method still works.

I have used the black stone with good success.

Normal USB measured from underside of the bar to the end of the threaded part = 146mm
US 430 = 200mm

Narex Richters hold their edge nicely, they are my favorites.

Here's a good video from James Wright:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m1R_0D_sUM

wouldn't the square trick help as well

I'm pretty sure that is one good point to start, though I've never used it for hand plane irons.

I'm using the technique Ken S described, have been for years with good results.

Hey, how awesome is that! Well done Rich!

Do you mean these inserts? They should be available.

https://tormek.com/en/products/storage/tormek-case-and-inserts

After I spoiled half a dozen pen blanks with my trimming tool, I noticed it had become very dull, hence the poor results.

Here's my Rotur trimming tool:

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I'll move the blade assembly to the tip of the shank and tighten the hex screw:

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Then I put the tool onto the SVD-186R jig and put it all the way down to make sure I'm sharpening all blades on the same plane:

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Then I'll use the marker method and sharpen first blade, then rotate the blade assembly 90° until all four blades are done. The trimming tool is now Tormek sharp.

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Regards, Rane

Is there any reason that the Short Tool Jig SVS-38 can't be used to sharpen a roughing gouge? My 3/4" roughing gouge fits in the jig. I've tried it and it appears to do the job correctly. You just need to match the current angle and adjust the position of the jig on the gouge to match it.

I have both SVS-38 and SVS-50 and I always user the SVS-38 with my roughing gouges.

Look at the end of the water trough on the right side of that teaser picture, that ain't the same as T-8 has.

I stand corrected, it was just the angle of the picture.

Look at the end of the water trough on the right side of that teaser picture, that ain't the same as T-8 has.