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Oneway settings for a Ellsworth Bowl Gouge

TJ Hamilton

TJ Hamilton

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Greetings fellow turners:

Through a little, or maybe a lot, of operator error I sharpened my Ellworth's on the wrong setting. My attempt at recovery further compounded the mess and now I'm a tad bit gun shy. I can see that I'm grinding lots of steel but not happy with the results.

I'm using the latest version of the Oneway jig with a 2 inch extension beyond the end of the holder; V holder six inches from the wheel. So, what's the setting on the adjustable portion? The bottom is numbered 1 through 7. I'd like to bring them back to a factory grind.

What are your settings?

Thanks,

Tom, in Douglasville, making lots of grinding dust but not many shavings.
 
This is a great article that helped me with that same problem. It appeared in American Woodturner Winter 2006. The Author is Kirk DeHeer. The article title is Sharpening Demystified. You should be able to download it from the member area.

Larry
 
John, Steve and Larry, thanks for the tips, ideas and suggestions. I think I'm getting them back on track.


Best regards, Tom, making wood chips again, not steel chips.
 
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