Has anyone here ever used the Robo Rest for sharpening your tools? Just curious.
I'm looking and the Vari setup right now. Just can't pump out the $150 for it just yet.I do not want to tell you how to spend your money but if you are serious about doing this you will be better off buying a quality tool and having it for a long time and it does not lose value. To sharpen gouges you need some way to keep the axis on the same plane as you turn the tool. There are many out there like the varijig and oneway system. There are those that made homemade versions and you would need to search utube videos for this. When you get a set angle you can just hone the edge with a diamond card. I use the trend system and just about follow their methods when it comes to honing blades or router bits or forstner bits and at times turning tools.
Actually there is a turning chapter here in Midland I was just made aware of. They meet every 2nd sat of the month. I plan on attending the next one.Since you have messed up the our chisels angle, you will have to determine the angle to set the Robo Rest. Otherwise it does work pretty good. I don't know of any turners in your area, the closest will probably be San Angelo or Lubbock.
They will probably reccomend the Wolverine set up, Penn State has a knockoff it is cheaper.Actually there is a turning chapter here in Midland I was just made aware of. They meet every 2nd sat of the month. I plan on attending the next one.Since you have messed up the our chisels angle, you will have to determine the angle to set the Robo Rest. Otherwise it does work pretty good. I don't know of any turners in your area, the closest will probably be San Angelo or Lubbock.
Why not build your own? Its not that hard since you only need one angle to the wheel/stone. Make it and your worries are over. I did and I am certain you can to!Has anyone here ever used the Robo Rest for sharpening your tools? Just curious.
Actually there is a turning chapter here in Midland I was just made aware of. They meet every 2nd sat of the month. I plan on attending the next one.
Actually there is a turning chapter here in Midland I was just made aware of. They meet every 2nd sat of the month. I plan on attending the next one.
Bob; Someone in the club may allow you to use their sharpening setup. The best way to learn is to see it done in front of your eyes, and you can tryout the setup to see if you like it or not.
PS: Nice Hogs!
Actually there is a turning chapter here in Midland I was just made aware of. They meet every 2nd sat of the month. I plan on attending the next one.
Bob; Someone in the club may allow you to use their sharpening setup. The best way to learn is to see it done in front of your eyes, and you can tryout the setup to see if you like it or not.
PS: Nice Hogs!
Yea Randy, I have a few questions for them. Lol I started a bowl but stopped about halfway until I see someone or talk to someone about the basics I can't see in videos. I'd love to turn more things but I don't trust what little knowledge I have with lathe capabilities and procedures.