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Background of the Vari-Grind and Similar Jigs

Jerry's jig is the first one I saw. I mounted on a the floor and basically worked like the wolverined only a lot bigger.
 
I have a friend from Roseburg Oregon, who was my mentor as well. He has a Sorby jig that he picked up in the UK when he was over there. It dates back to the 80's, but not sure how far back. Interesting to me was that the jig was on a bar so you could slide back and forth while pivoting. Made it easier to use the whole wheel.

robo hippy
 
Thanks everyone, I know someone who once had one of the floor-mounted jigs and showed to me. I did not know whether Jerry's was the first of its kind.
 
Bill,
I use the Sorby ProEdge sharpening system and it does indeed have a short bar to hold the sharpenening jig. While similar to the Tormek system, the bar is much shorter than the Tormek’s. This is probably due to the use of a 2” grinding belt. Still it allows one to use the entire width of the belt.
Jon
 
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