JB,
Ken's linked forum post is good to read. I will add a few more thoughts for you to consider.
Before you go and buy the parts to repair your SVD-180, you should seriously look into getting the SVD-186-R. The newer gouge jig has spring detents used for the jig settings (JS), making the process of setting the jig to your desired configuration:
Upgrading to the SVD-186 is definitely worth it. I upgraded from the SVD-185 and never looked back.
Keep the SVD-180 though, as it can be used for sharpening flat cutter blades (like those used in hollowing rigs). You can see what I'm discussing on pg 5 of the SVD-186-R manual.
As it regards this functionality, the sleeves for the SVD-180, SVD-185, SVD-186, and SVD-186-R are all interchangeable. The parts needed to sharpen the cutters come with the SVD-186-R, and will work in the sleeve for the SVD-180.
In the past, you had to purchase the SVD-005 kit to add this capability to the SVD-180 jig. When the SVD-180 was replaced with the SVD-185, the SVD-005 parts came with jig. The SVD-186 and SVD-186-R also have those parts.
Using this approach, you will
Good luck, and please keep us posted.
Kind regards,
Rich
Ken's linked forum post is good to read. I will add a few more thoughts for you to consider.
Before you go and buy the parts to repair your SVD-180, you should seriously look into getting the SVD-186-R. The newer gouge jig has spring detents used for the jig settings (JS), making the process of setting the jig to your desired configuration:
- Much faster, and
- Far more repeatable.
Upgrading to the SVD-186 is definitely worth it. I upgraded from the SVD-185 and never looked back.
Keep the SVD-180 though, as it can be used for sharpening flat cutter blades (like those used in hollowing rigs). You can see what I'm discussing on pg 5 of the SVD-186-R manual.
As it regards this functionality, the sleeves for the SVD-180, SVD-185, SVD-186, and SVD-186-R are all interchangeable. The parts needed to sharpen the cutters come with the SVD-186-R, and will work in the sleeve for the SVD-180.
In the past, you had to purchase the SVD-005 kit to add this capability to the SVD-180 jig. When the SVD-180 was replaced with the SVD-185, the SVD-005 parts came with jig. The SVD-186 and SVD-186-R also have those parts.
Using this approach, you will
- Have a better jig for sharpening your gouges, and
- Have a dedicated jig for sharpening your cutter blades.
Good luck, and please keep us posted.
Kind regards,
Rich