OLLIEwinz
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i have high speed steel tools that are dull and i have been using my carbide tools recently, i need a cheap way to get into sharpening so i can turn the acrylics i want to.
Slow speed is nice but regular speed grinder works too. 8" is nicer but 6" can work too. Just don't use those course gray wheels that come on some stock. I made a jig myself from wood for my spindle gouges at first but then got the wolverine eventually. I have two thoughts: if you have funds and are committed to turning , a good grinder and wolverine hug are a totally worthwhile investment. If you are tight on cash or not committed, work out something for now.i have a bench grinder its just a cheap thing but do you think if i bought this for it it would work https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/93/817/Oneway-Wolverine-Sharpening-System-4-Piece-Set?term=wolverine also what grinding wheel would i need?
OR you could go to Woodcraft and get the Rikon 8" Slow Speed Grinder for $99.00 right now (March) which comes with TWO 8" White Wheels installed. One -80 grit and one 120 grit. AND it comes with a diamond wheel dresser included (costs around $15.00 or so if you buy one). SO it works out Cheaper than buying the 6" and then buying new white wheels for it. Then if funds permit add the oneway Wolverine basic unit. There are several drawings on the internet available to make a wooden imitation vari-grind and also an Ellsworth grinding jig (that one's a Cap'n Eddie Drawing).I use a 6" high speed grinder with a 120 grit white wheel, and it works fine for sharpening. You can get a new 6" variable speed grinder at Lowes for $80 and the white wheel will cost you $26 at Woodcraft. Check out the Internet for bowl grinding jigs you can make yourself. Eventually, if you get serious, buy a one-way sharpening jig and vari-grind (about $80 and $56 respectively) at Woodcraft or on the Internet. Hope that helps.
If you already have a grinder then all you need to do is make your own jig and start sharpening. When I started turning I made a jig from scrap wood for my 6" grinder. Used that for about 18 months before I bought a slow speed grinder and the wolverine system.
i think i can spend the $80 for a sharpening system, what wheel do i need for my 6'' grinder