 Made this evening, this is a mock-up in timber of something that I will eventually make in steel. Even this is pretty accurate, but with just a bit too much flex. I got the idea from seeing Sparky's version. I have re-ground 4 old chisels with it, and it did a really good accurate job.
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_(90_x_120).gif) Mike, you have certainly caught the "lets sort out all the old abused/forgotten kit" bug haven't you. The planes are looking truely loved up and now for the chisels..what a happy tool box you will have. The jig looks very servicable, the grinder fantastic (have it's twin in my workshop) as long as you keep the steel quenched you'll not blue the edge. The other secret to using a bench grinder for tool sharpening (or at least getting to the stage where final edge production will take less than 3 minutes) is to keep the wheel dressed. That is flat across the working face of the wheel, using a diamond/tungsten tipped dressing steel or a granite dressing stone. Of course a jig like yours will greatly reduce the chance of rounding over the stone, as is often the problem with freehanding the task. Trust me I have been guilty of it and lost some length off of my chisels by re-grinding them, many years on I can achieve a good finish freehand, but with the cost of tools a jig like this can save both time and money. A nice example Mike.
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Cheers Rob, I borrow my friends stone dresser occasionally to sort the wheel out......a handle with a couple of spiked wheels on it, makes a lot of dust! I will make this jig again in steel, with a bit more sophistication........when I get some time. And yes, you are right, this forum has shamed me into renovating all my tools! I have a week or two until I start my next project, so I thought I would take the opportunity. Apart from the small plane, I'm not sure it makes much difference really (I always kept everything pretty sharp).........but it certainly feels like they are are all better tools now, probably just because everything is so shiny! Mike
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 Hi Mike I certainly like your version and very pleased its doing it job correctly for you. This is ideal for general sharpening of chisels/plane irons and so on, where as my version is more for the turning/carving chisels as you can roll the blades a bit better on a rounded bar. I was thinking of adding a sliding 'plate' which would go from left to right (of the other way  ) for the plane/chisels just like you have.........Might be busy again in the shed today  Love to see your end product as it sounds interesting making it in metal. Look forward to it. Marc
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Sparky, my final version might well be a combination of the two........a couple of round bars, with a sliding carriage. That way, the carriage can be slid out of the way for sharpening turning tools. Mike
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Mike I have one of those dressers. Dont they just churn up the dust! You would love this new liquid that removes rust that I will be writing up a report on very soon........Matthew first told us about it. Even though your tools are flatter and sharper after some TLC, this 'Restore' will make them feel fresher too. Its amazinging stuff. Marc
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Yes, this stuff really does look like a Magic Potion to me! This guy will make a fortune, I'm sure. Your tools look like they are straight from the showroom.
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The first two images were before the wash. I'm also glad I was introduced to Camellia oil, I was using a PTFE spray but it seemed to stay greasy, Camellia oil dries lovely and if the Japanese have used it for years, it must be good. Mike At such a low cost compared to other brands (usually acid based), he will make his million but, it may take some time as it lasts for some time!
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.........I always just rubbed 3in1 oil on then off again. It never worked properly!
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.jpg) Jig looks good Mike, might have to have a go at one myself some day. Sparky, I'm looking forward to your write-up on the rust removal product; the results look incredible - if you tried to sell those planes on eBay, no-one would believe they were old ones!
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Olly Hmmm, now theres a thought! Not bad for just over 30 years old.
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 Yes Sparky, let's have the low-down on this miracle rust remover soon. We should all remember though that when rust is removed chemically, a pitted surface is left behind. If the rusting was light then so will be the pitting but nonetheless it will be there. Rust is the result of oxidisation of iron so if it is removed there must be a hole left behind where the iron is missing! Light pitting may not matter on none contact parts of tools but needs to be polished out on edges and plane bases etc. Richard
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Hi Richard Waiting for Ben to place a thread, then I'll spill the beans..........or spuds...one of the two! Marc
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Here is a jig I have made to assist with "scary sharpening": The central carriage slides back and forth on the rails, just above the wet & dry on the glass. Guess what? It doesn't really work, because of the difficulty of holding everything. Oh well.........time to buy one of those Veritas jigs....
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