RenmanuEl
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Well I am almost done wiring up my first lathe. Picked up a set of Benjamin's Best turning tools profiled and sharpened by a local wood turning artist.
I want to set up a sharpening system. Three options I am considering are as follows:
1) I have an old no name brand 6" bench grinder. Not slow speed. I can get new 60 and 120 wheels and jig for it.
2) I have the budget to get a Rikon or similar slow speed grinder that comes with the 60 and 120 wheels. And get a jig for it.
3) The other option that I am thinking a little bit about is the new Jet version of Tormek. Jet 727100 JWS 10. It comes with jigs and accessories. But even the Jet version is out of my budget after spending on the lathe, wiring and the turning tools and all. But if it is crazy important I will go that direction.
My gut feeling in my situation is to go with the option number 2. I will like to hear from you experienced fellows.
I also see different jigs and accessories. What is the basic Wolverine jig that I will need? I want to turn Pens and other stuff too. I am going to start by doing spindle turning and once I get a hang of it I will do face turning.
Please share what you think and your suggestions.
Thanks
I want to set up a sharpening system. Three options I am considering are as follows:
1) I have an old no name brand 6" bench grinder. Not slow speed. I can get new 60 and 120 wheels and jig for it.
2) I have the budget to get a Rikon or similar slow speed grinder that comes with the 60 and 120 wheels. And get a jig for it.
3) The other option that I am thinking a little bit about is the new Jet version of Tormek. Jet 727100 JWS 10. It comes with jigs and accessories. But even the Jet version is out of my budget after spending on the lathe, wiring and the turning tools and all. But if it is crazy important I will go that direction.
My gut feeling in my situation is to go with the option number 2. I will like to hear from you experienced fellows.
I also see different jigs and accessories. What is the basic Wolverine jig that I will need? I want to turn Pens and other stuff too. I am going to start by doing spindle turning and once I get a hang of it I will do face turning.
Please share what you think and your suggestions.
Thanks
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