Slow speed grinder w/sharpening system

[Chris Gern]

If anyone has a slow speed sharpening system w/ sharpening jigs pls let me know. I have been sharpening by hand for quite some time now and would like to purchase a used system until I can afford to purchase new. Thanks

 

[Karl Loeblein]

If anyone has a slow speed sharpening system w/ sharpening jigs pls let me know. I have been sharpening by hand for quite some time now and would like to purchase a used system until I can afford to purchase new. Thanks

Here’s a cost effective solution until you get what you really want. Cut out a 12“ circle of particle board and mount it to a faceplate (or glue on a small block to attach to chuck. Then get a 12” round self sticking sandpaper (80 or 120 grit) from the hardware store to create a sanding disk for sharpening tools.

Ask around for some help on hand sharpening your tools. Jigs are nice but not necessary to get a sharp edge.

 

[Chris Gern]

Ok thanks for that idea. I have thought about that but wasn't sure if I should really do it but after reading your response I noticed that it's what a lot of other ppl do also. And yes it is definitely cost effective.

 

[Bill Blasic]

That may be cost effective but not much else. The little Rikon 1/2 HP grinder comes on sale for $99, you can buy a Vari-grind jig for $53 - a base for $33 and a V arm for $21. Slightly over $200 you have a brand new sharpening system. Throw in another base and you can use both stones. The system gives you repeatability to your sharpening not to mention that if your tool needs sharpening that you would have to take the piece and off put on your sandpaper board to sharpen. And if you need cheaper get a Harbor freight grinder and make the system cost less, a high speed grinder just requires less pressure.

 

[Karl Loeblein]

That may be cost effective but not much else. The little Rikon 1/2 HP grinder comes on sale for $99, you can buy a Vari-grind jig for $53 - a base for $33 and a V arm for $21. Slightly over $200 you have a brand new sharpening system. Throw in another base and you can use both stones. The system gives you repeatability to your sharpening not to mention that if your tool needs sharpening that you would have to take the piece and off put on your sandpaper board to sharpen. And if you need cheaper get a Harbor freight grinder and make the system cost less, a high speed grinder just requires less pressure.

Agree, I have the Rikon and Vari-grind setup myself. A sanding disc was something that a recent demonstrator said he carried with his tools just in case there is no grinder at the teaching location. Still I think having an inexpensive disc sander around is handy for other things besides sharpening tools. Just need to keep an eye out for an extra faceplate which can always be repurposed if/when needed.

 

[Chris Gern]

Thanks Bill and if you recall I bought the vari-grind jig from you recently. I have been waiting for the rikon to go on sale so if you know where it is on sale right now let me know and I will order it today. And I have also been looking to buy each piece of the sharpening system a little at a time

 

[Larry Komroff]

Chris, Woodcraft has the Rikon slow speed grinder on sale for 109.99 plus shipping and amazon has it for the same price possibly with free shipping.

Larry

 

[Chris Gern]

Yes I just got it delivered the other day.
Now I am waiting for the wolverine sharpening jig to be delivered.
Thanks for looking out though.