Roughing gouge too big for the SVS-50

[rvarney]

Hi,

I've got a large roughing gouge that is too big to fit into the SVS-50 - I've tried sharpening with the SVD -110, but it's pretty hard to control. Are there any better options?

Thanks,
Rich.

[aunsell]

HI
What I have done is just rigged up a system similar to the one used for the Wolverine Jig by Oneway.
It uses a tray at one end of a bar to cradle the end of the turning tool as it rests against the tormek stone and is rotated back and forth.
Setup is not as quick as the Tormek jig but I like it a little better because I am able to put more pressure on the tool while sharpening.
I just used a foot or so long board and put some small nails in one end in a half circle shape making a "poor mans" Wolverine Jig. the other end I just clamped to a table and moved the Tormek forward or backwards to set the angle.
Simple and cheep 
Adam