Which Tormek jigs

[rjwolfe3]

are essential to woodturning? Which do I start with?

 

[Jim Burr]

Just my .29 cents worth, but the TT-50 truing jig is essential!! I clogged up my wheel to the point it wouldn't sharpen wax! SVD-185 it the gouge jig so it needs to come home with you. SVS-50 is the skew jig and lots of folks use skews, so it will need a place in the drawer. I use the Grizzly knockoff of the Tormek, it uses the same jigs.

 

[propencity]

For pen turning, I use their multi jig to sharpen by rough gouge and skew chisels. For bowl turning, I use their gouge jig. I place these 2 jigs right next to the grinder and ready for use all the time.

 

[rjwolfe3]

Anyone know if they make a knock off of the jigs themselves? $150 for just 2 jigs seems pricey.

 

[pyurgal]

Take a look at the jigs made for the Jet wet sharpener. I was told that they would work on a Tormek. They might be a few dollars cheaper.

Paul

 

[wickford]

Grizzley also has their own jigs for turning tools, but if you look at them and look at the Tormek, the difference is pretty easy to see...Tormek also has a Woodturner's set of jigs that would include pretty much everything you need. I have a Tormek and all of the turning jigs and I can say they are definitely worth the money.