Its grinding angle turned out to be about 25 degrees which i think is quite small. You can grind the tops of the wings flat or with a sweptback arc to leave a sweptback wing on the flute. The first step in sharpening any gouge is to create the. Ive had more requests to make a video on sharpening than any other subject ever. Rotate the tool in the same curved plane until you reach the other corner, then return to the point where you began by sharpening the spindle roughing gouge the spindle roughing gouge is perhaps the friendliest. Aaw sharpening video available in the clubs video library. Hold the dressing tool firmly and move side to side across the wheel until it is flat and clean of all metal particles. It makes things go a lot smoother, at least at first. The system immediately adapts to other locking bases without modification. Still hoping for a video on chisel sharpening, especially for those 30mm and more.
Bowl gouge bottom of bowl bowl gouge standard grind 40 50 deg. Sharpening gouges with a jig woodturning by terry vaughan. For bowl gouges, the angle between this grind and the bottom of the flute is about 40. This video shows how to use a sharpening jig system to create a standard grind and a fingernail grind.
Woodturning bowl and spindle gouges the gouge is clamped into an inner cylinder that can be easily rotated via a fullysealed guide. So to help make this work easier for you, lets create a gouge honing board. The figureofeight one he went into in detail but for the other one the chapter finished without having a chance to delve into the alternate one. Here is the method that i use to sharpen my gouges. I had a look at my own and and they are almost 45 my advice is to experiment and use whatever works for you and that you feel. Nov 02, 2015 this first video, by ben crowe of crimson custom guitars, covers his technique for sharpening gouges.
Pro grind sharpening system for lathe turning tools, chisels. First, it shows sharpening square and skew chisels with the closed seat, and from 1. Relatively flat, the tip of the spindle gouge can be sharpened to a fine, thin tip and is ideal for making precise detail cuts on spindle and bowl exteriors. The jig makes sharpening a gouge almost foolproof so you can get back to wood turning. Robert sorby 840 excelsior high performance spindle gouge. When actually sharpening gouges with a jig, or completing a new grind, set the tool in the jig using the templates. Hold the gouge with the tip against the surface of the hone and rolled onto one side, so that one side of the v is flat against the hone. And if you are a turner you know dull tools make for a unsatisfying time at the lathe. Spindle gouges woodturning tools olivers woodturning. The spindle gouge is the right choice of tool for cutting grooves and fillets, but also transitions. Simply seat the bevel as described above and then rotate the tool. The detailspindle gouge popular woodworking magazine. Now, slide your gouge into the jig, as shown above. Click below to download user guide pdfs for our sharpening tools.
Feb 06, 2016 this video explains and demonstrates the proper way to sharpen a spindle gouge. The three basic types of gouges are the spindleroughing gouge english style, the detailing gouge and the bowl gouge. Bowl gouge vs spindle gouge difference explained turn a wood. How to sharpen a bowl gouge, spindle gouge and a skew chisel. Put your fingertips in the pod opposite the bevel to help feel the angle. Sharpening begins at one corner, with the heel of the bevel touching the wheel and the cutting edge parallel to the face of the wheel. The main benefit is that a minimum of metal is removed from the gouge during sharpening if the setup of the jig is identical as the last time it was used. The three basic types of gouges are the spindle roughing gouge english style, the detailing gouge and the bowl gouge.
Though not as highly polished as standard henry taylor tools, artisan tools are made of the same top quality heattreated m2 highspeed steel and premium ash. Spindle roughing gouge safety artisan woodturning tools provide an economical alternative to other more expensive highspeed steel tools without sacrificing quality or performance. Its stateoftheart sharpening for video footage thats precise and simple. The oneway wolverine grinding system basic grinding angles safety using a grinder setting up the vpocket and varigrind fixture getting a good shape this handout is intended as an introduction to sharpening turning tools. Attached are three pictures of the jig and my spindle gouge after sharpening. Olivers woodturning, little singleton oast, goldwell lane, great chart, kent, tn26 1js.
Click here robert sorby athol road sheffield s8 0pa england. If a wood turner only has one jig, then it needs to be adjusted for each gouge being sharpened. Recommended tool grinds for the tormek wet sharpening. The main benefit is that a minimum of metal is removed from the gouge during sharpening if the setup of the. Recommended tool grinds for the tormek wet sharpening system. To see the heligrind in action, be sure to watch the video above. Shaping a bowl gouge means altering its profile, also called its grind. Frequent sharpening is an understatement i sharpen my bowl gouge at least three times during the turning of an 8 bowl for example, and usually its more like 5 times or more. Most bowl gouges arent ready to do this kind of fine work right out of the package. This first video, by ben crowe of crimson custom guitars, covers his technique for sharpening gouges. To keep them sharp ive created a simple sharpening guide to duplicate the way i grind each tool.
Bowl gouge sharpening popular woodworking magazine. Sharpening a spindle gouge alan tolchinsky im trying my hand at spindle turning and am having a heck of a time getting the fingernail profile i see in books. Samurai sharpen allows you to do this quickly with tools designed to let you easily isolate specific areas of the footage and only sharpen those areas. A short video on how to sharpen a spindle gouge, one of the fundamental tools of woodturning. The spindle gouge has a compound shape, a combination. I am not suggesting that this is the correct tool grind, only that it works well for me. Spindle gouges are used for shaping woodturning pieces along the grain. The secret is to use a bowl gouge that is properly shaped and very sharp. Although the flutes radius and the metals thickness below it can vary, the overall design of this gouge remains shallow when compared to the other two types. The tool rest bar is ideal for sharpening curved, even bevel edges that are typically used on spindle and roughing gouges. How to make a sharpening jig set up for bowl gouges wonderhowto.
Download and print the sharpening guide in the adobe acrobat pdf file below. Use it with your bench grinder to sharpen bowl and spindle gouges more accurately and easily than ever before. Well teach you how to sharpen your basic bowl gouge, skew chisel, parting tool, spindle gouge, spindle roughing gouge and scraper. This method of sharpening bowl and spindle gouges has several advantages over hand sharpening. This question must be answered for either freehand or if you only use the platform, set the nose angle to the desired angle stewart batty. Standard spindle gouge our most popular spindle gouge grind, this grind is recommended for woodturners of all skill levels. The detail spindle gouge is distinctively different than the other two types of gouges that turners typically use, because it has a shallow flute photo 1. Nov 22, 20 the secret is to use a bowl gouge that is properly shaped and very sharp. I always had issues with where to put my hands to get the full swing ill try nicks suggestion to place the thumb behind the elbow on the jig next time im doing my gouges. Cds gouge grind when i learned to accurately grind the bevel angle on the cutting edge of my gouges, my turning improved a lot.
The bevel angle and edge shape that i choose to use are well suited to the type of turning that i do. Sharp fast s900 complete gouge sharpening system with base. How to sharpen traditional woodturning tools on a bench. If you own a varigrind print out the guide, place your jig on the full size picture to set the angle, extend the tool 4 inches out from the jig, now set the nose angle on the wheel. In addition, bowl gouges never come ground correctly this holds true all. Ill be sharpening a spindle roughing gouge, bowl gouge, and my cindy drozda signature spindle gouge that i use to. I am just starting to turn bowls and had very limited success sharpening the gouges prior to buying this jig. Watch this video and learn how to use the different positions. As with sharpening of flat tools, your mileage will vary if sharpening freehand. This basic video shows you the proper angles and technique to sharpen or grind a spindle gouge. Working a fine edge on a rounded gouge can drive anyone crazy. If you need to download the adobe acrobat reader software click. Sharpening carving tools round gouges and vchisels. This jig makes sharpening your spindle gouges incredibly easy.
Additional tools can be acquired later to grind alternative and less used shapes for scrapers, bowl gouges and spindledetail gouges. Spindle gouges form, use and sharpening dictum tutorial video. Before setting up the grinder, if you are sharpening the tool for the first time, you need to grind the wings back on the flute side of the tool. Multi jig svs50 for sharpening chisels and gouges tormek. There are a number of gouge sharpening jigs available for purchase that aid in putting a fingernail grind on a bowl gouge or splindle gouge. Guideline for grinding woodturning tool angles scraper 80. I remember reading in pauls book where he states that there are two good, recognized methods of sharpening gouges.
There is a lot of controversy surrounding woodturning tools and sharpening angles etc. The gouge and turning cutter jig that makes repeatable, precise sharpening easy at. This video explains and demonstrates the proper way to sharpen a spindle gouge. If you prefer to hollow the interior of your bowl in several steps, then you have more options, since you can use two different gouges, each with a. For smaller gouges, like youd use for carving, you ought to be able to find sharpening stones at specialty woodworking supplies which are actually grooved to match the. Links and resources craft supplies usa the woodturners. When sharpening a tool on bench grinder or wet grinder you should have a loose grip of the tool just holding the handle with the fingertips, so it is easily rotated. The traditional grind has the same bevel angle of about 45. Gouge side bevel profile best ok x no x no sum of angles equals 6070 deg 35. You can also create your own jigs for keeping the angle consistent against the wheel. The tormek tnt sharpening system delivers a superior edge on your woodturning gouges and woodturning skews faster and easier than any method available today. Once the shaft of the gouge touches the rim, you lose your bevel contact and the cut is interrupted.
This instructional woodworking video to make a wooden jig for sharpening gouge tools on a grinding wheel. Jerry a bowl gouge should be sharpened to about 45 and a spindle gouge to 60. Dont let the weight of a long gouge and handle push the jig forward in the cradle. The spindle gouge has a compound shape, a combination of roll as well as sweep. This patent pending, heavy duty, lockedin guide system aids in creating side grinds that are automatic mirror images, with same. The varigrind combines the roll and swing motion into one easily controlled movement that results in an edge so perfect youll be. Artisan spindle roughing gouge hand tools craft supplies usa. The rounded surfaces on the stone fit the curved cutting edge and pod of the tool.
Set the side grind i believe the control leg should be set at 23 degrees from the bottom of the gouge flute to the top of the second notch on the wolverine varigrind jig, as shown above. I am using this jig with the worksharp 3000 and the combination is perfect. The gouge jig and skew jig are easy to set by using the tts100 turning tool setter. Cindy drozda sharpening gouges for woodturning youtube. Also for beginners i recommend keith rowleys classic book woodturning a foundation course he even mentions bodgers and although the book is aimed at power lathe turners the principles involved all hold good for pole lathe turning as well. Spindle gouges are either used by woodturners for cutting along the grain or for really detailed spindle work. Video footage is often a little soft and enhancing it to sharpen certain details can make a world of difference. Learn how to sharpen a spindle gouge on your bench grinder. The gouge holding head uses a bearing to lock down the tool finger tightening creates a very secure nonslipping lock. Thank you, joseph for this great, useful video on the 2nd method of gouge sharpening. Sharp fast complete gouge sharpening system power grinder. Mar 23, 20 spindle gouges are very versatile tools that benefit from different grind shapes. You can set this angle and never have to move it again.
Sharpening maintains the profile and renews a dull edge. The free plans he offers cant be found but i created them by blowing up part of one of the early frames in his video. Spindle gouges are very versatile tools that benefit from different grind shapes. The tip of the handle should be perhaps 212 to 3 above the honing surface, which youll note is a bit higher than it was held in the grinding steps described above. With a practised hand, he sharpens a secondhand gouge, demonstrating first how to use a flat water stone on the outside curve and then how to use a water stone that has been grooved for the curves of various gouges. Your carving experience will be so much more enjoyable with sharp tools. Grinding difficult fingernail profiles on shallow spindle gouges and side grinds on deep fluted bowl gouges is quick and easy when you use the new varigrind fingernailside grinding jig. The spindle gouge is the right choice of tool for cutting grooves and. This is a good all around spindle tool that is easy to control. Buy sharp fast s900 gouge sharpening system with base. Spindle gouges form, use and sharpening with nick agar. Sharpening a spindle gouge requires more practice than other tools because the tool is rolled against the grinding wheel while simultaneously being slid up higher on the wheel to grind the wings.
Sharpening tips the tools come sharp and ready to use. The first question to answer when setting up a gouge for grinding is far back you want to grind the wings of the flute for the sweptback style of grind. This video teaches you how to sharpen and touch up the most frequently used tool, the curved gouge. You could also try putting sharpening spindle gouges into youtube and see what comes up. Dec 07, 2015 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Unlike a basic gouge, you cannot simply set the tool on the rest.
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