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Grinder Stand Plans for Wolverine Jig

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Hello,

I am new to woodworking and woodturning. I recently purchased a Wolvering Jig and need to build a wooden grinder stand preferably with some storage. Any help in finding or obtaining good plans would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Rick
 
Hi Rick,

There are too many variables for plans.

Here are the important details on my bench.
The width is the measurement of the outside of one wheel to the outside of the other wheel plus 4".
I used 3/4" plywood so it can hold screws well.
You can dry fit the grinder plus the two brackets to determine how wide you need to make the ply.

The ply is screwed to two 2X4's which run front to back, offering some storage under the table.
The brackets are in line with the wheels.
My ply is about 6" deeper than needed and I use that to mount a lamp for a bandsaw which is behind the grinder.
The whole thing can be painted by a really expensive artist or left as is.

Sorry I can't make this more complicated :D but this is what I've used for 10 years.
Regards
 
Grinder Stand

I started with a metal stand from a hardware store. I found that too low. Finally I found an old piece of cabinet, 1940s style stereo I think. The grinder is at a good height for me. Mounted my bench top drill press on the metal stand.

I mounted my grinder on a piece of kitchen cabinet formica that was a sink cut out. At this point the grinder and board just rest on top of the cabinet. It is stable when grinding, yet I can pivot the grinder to gain a few inches when I need to swing a gouge. Yes, tight quarters.

John :)
 
Raise your grinder center shaft to the same height as your lathe center line (between the spur drive & live center) so you are grinding using the same body posture as when turning. You will get better results on both.
 
Multiple purpose stand

I have a Sears tool cabinet of the type that garage mechanics use. I mounted the grinder and subsequent jig on top of this. You have to allow for clearence for the tables and arm so I placed some 1" spacer blocks under a 3/4 inch piece of plywood. The combination turned out to be the perfect height and I have storage in the tool drawers.
 
here's a link to the oneway site instructions on set-up and mounting the base:

http://www.oneway.on.ca/pdf/grind_jig.pdf

The front of the base should be flush to the front of the grinding wheel. The base must be approximately 1/2" (or less) from the front of the mounting board

The center of grinding arbor should be 6.25" to 6.5" from the base. Therefore, most grinders require a spacer block.
 
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