AXMINSTER ADJUSTABLE SHARPENING JIG/REST

[shad3925]

I have just bought one of these and they come with no instructions, can anyone assist with the correct sequence of events when using it.

 

[nev]

Hi Shad
If its one of these ...
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ax ... rod364782/
I would guess that its more suited for chisels as opposed to turning gouges. That said , if the top bit comes off and leaves you with a flat tiltable 'platform' , it will be fine for some gouges (skew, bowl, parting and roughing).
The simplest way of setting it up would be to place an existing gouge/chisel flat on the jig and tilt until the existing bevel on the tool rests 'flat' on the grinding wheel, keeping the jig close to the wheel.
These instructions for the wolverine platform should give you an idea... http://www.oneway.ca/pdf/GJ%20Instructi ... 202010.pdf

 

[shad3925]

Hi Nev
Many thanks, I have only had it a couple of days, would I be better returning and exchanging for another jig.
It's the same item as the link you posted.

 

[nev]

I have the said wolverine jig which includes the varigrind widget for spindle, the platform, a long arm for the roughing gouge etc and the T for the skews, and to be honest now I've sort of got my head around how to sharpen I really only ever use the platform, so if you feel that the axminster jig is sturdy enough (I've not seen one in the flesh) and you can lock the platform at whichever angle you want easily, I'm sure that it will more than suffice.
Get yourself a marker pen and colour the bevel of your gouge. place on platform and adjust the angle til it sits on the wheel. spin the grinder by hand and you will see where the wheel takes the ink off. Once you're happy that you're flat then turn the grinder on and a light pass will be all you should need to sharpen.
You could also knock yourself a few angle blocks too if you are that way inclined and use them to set the platform angle, similar to the widget that comes with the veritas version of what you have there from axminster.

 

[shad3925]

Nev
Many thanks for the excellent advice, the only problem with the Axminster jig is that it will not do a fingernail profile
Reg

 

[shad3925]

Nev
As a relative newcomer to woodturning I need a good grinding jig until i am able to do freehand on a platform.
i have decided to return the Axminster Grinding Jig and replace with either the Wolverine or Tru-Grind.
The Tru-Grind seems to incorporate a fingernail facility, does the Wolverine need an extra jig for fingernails etc
reg.

 

[nev]

Hi Reg
the wolverine setup can be bought in bits, its the vari-grind bit that does the fingernails and swept back profiles (though I've not really got the grasp of that yet). I got mine from the Toolpost - they were very helpful on the phone.
http://www.toolpost.co.uk/pages/Grindin ... lverineJig
in operation it can be seen here... http://www.oneway.ca/multi-media/wolverine_videos.htm

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-st ... rod819724/ from Axminster is effectively the same setup for less money. I have no experience of the tru -grind setup, maybe someone else can enlighten us

check out these previous discussions on the matter..
sorby-tormek-jigs-vs-wolverine-storme-etc-t59911.html?hilit=wolverine%20vs
and
post786139.html?hilit=wolverine%20vs#p786139
and
post588386.html?hilit=trugrind#p588386
and many, many more

 

[shad3925]

Hi Nev
Many thanks for all the info and links.
There seems to be some adverse comments regarding the Axminster Storme system and lack of decent instructions, no info on google.
So its really a toss up between the Wolverine system or the Tru-Grind.
http://www.axminster.co.uk/tru-grind-sh ... prod20575/

 

[xraymtb]

Just another option but I have the Sorby Universal Deluxe Jig and it's ace. The platform is very adjustable and solid and the fingernail jig is simple and repeatable. Plus it's priced competitively with the tru-grind and others.

I use it on a modified Aldi belt sander/grinder to create my own DIY pro-edge setup.

 

[shad3925]

Just another option but I have the Sorby Universal Deluxe Jig and it's ace. The platform is very adjustable and solid and the fingernail jig is simple and repeatable. Plus it's priced competitively with the tru-grind and others.

I use it on a modified Aldi belt sander/grinder to create my own DIY pro-edge setup.

Many thanks, I will have a look at that