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Sam Fleisher

Sam Fleisher

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There are two I'm considering. The right angle talon platform or the kodiak platform.

The Kodiak is out of stock and has the problems associated in other posts but is less money.

The talon is in stock but more money.

Anyone have experience with either one? Should I hold out and try to save $70 by waiting who knows how long on the Kodiak or should I bite the bullet and get the talon?
 
I have the Kodiak platform and jig system. I really like the Large platform, it's sturdy and easy to get repeatable angles on both the platform and jig. I use the platform to hand grind the 40/40 gouge and the skews, I use the jig for the other gouge grinds I use. The platform pivots dead center on the 8"X 1,1/2" CBN wheel. The Kodiak jig must be used with 8" CBN wheels. I am not aware of any problems that you mention with this system, but I'm new enough to turning to not know enough of what I don't know.
 
Bruce Miller said:
I have the Kodiak platform and jig system. I really like the Large platform, it's sturdy and easy to get repeatable angles on both the platform and jig. I use the platform to hand grind the 40/40 gouge and the skews, I use the jig for the other gouge grinds I use. The platform pivots dead center on the 8"X 1,1/2" CBN wheel. The Kodiak jig must be used with 8" CBN wheels. I am not aware of any problems that you mention with this system, but I'm new enough to turning to not know enough of what I don't know.
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The problem is not with the tool itself but rather the company selling it. I've been waiting for another product over the 6 weeks I was told it would be before back in stock from them. But if it never comes back in stock then I get impatient and buy elsewhere.
 
Oh okay you're referring to the fact that the woodturners wonders was sold and CS is no longer what it was. Yeah, that can be a non starter for me as well, I bought mine a few years ago before he sold the company. If the new owner can not get things in supply then there is no point I guess, right?
 
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