Axminster Ultimate edge

[Phil Pascoe]

The jury's out on the desirability of the proEdge for turning. I know turners who swear by it, but I know turners who won't use one because because they like hollow grinds.

 

[ola c]

I gave away my Tormek after I purchased a Pro Edge. Had a PMW11 bevel up iron that took forever to grind a new bevel on the Tormek and after that I gave up.

Anyway, I have modified my Pro Edge with a 12mm bar to acchieve some functions (using Tormek jigs) seen on the Axminster version. If the axi was available when I bought my Pro Edge I would most likely have chosen that one instead but I'm very satisfied with mine after the mod, especially helps keeping angles correct when grinding wide plane irons.

Edit. Just remembered I posted those pics before, higher resolution found here post1285977.html#p1285977

 

[CHJ]

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The following links may be of interest, although they are only about my setup to meet my Turning Tool needs in the main as Plane use is limited, and Chisel and Knife requirements are a background requirement.

Pre-Used item as rec'd

My Modifications & home made accessories

My in use abrasive belt stowage

 

[Noho12C]

I gave away my Tormek after I purchased a Pro Edge. Had a PMW11 bevel up iron that took forever to grind a new bevel on the Tormek and after that I gave up.

Anyway, I have modified my Pro Edge with a 12mm bar to acchieve some functions (using Tormek jigs) seen on the Axminster version. If the axi was available when I bought my Pro Edge I would most likely have chosen that one instead but I'm very satisfied with mine after the mod, especially helps keeping angles correct when grinding wide plane irons.

Edit. Just remembered I posted those pics before, higher resolution found here post1285977.html#p1285977

View attachment 5

Quite good retrofitting in there !

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[Noho12C]

So, I went to Axminster this morning to have a look at the machine and ended up buying it.

I played a bit with it this afternoon, and first impressions are quite positive. It seems to be well built and doesnt feel flimsy at all. The setup was fairly straightforward.

I must say I'm quite impressed by the efficiency of it. It took me a couple of minutes to regrind the primary bevel of a PMV11 blade. Was perfectly square and added a secondary bevel using the scary sharp method.

Only downside so far : the blades heat up quite quickly when you get close to the edge of the blade, so you need to have some water nearby to keep it cool.

I made a very quick sharpening station, will post a picture once google image will load the on my account... (hammer)

Cheers,
Chris.

 

[Noho12C]

Let's see if the photo sharing works...

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