bertterbo
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I was just wondering if anyone had modified this jig to add discrete stops for common angles? ideally every 5 degrees.
Currently, I use the black marker pen method to dial it in, but when you're constantly changing tools, it's a bit annoying and time consuming. I've also seen people like John Lucas make jigs like the Raptor guides, so I might also try that.
I'm surprised this design hasn't changed over the years. Something like the Kodiak tool rest seems like a much better design. It also rotates around the pivot at the end of the rest so you don't have to move it back and forwards for different angles. Although I appreciate that it can only really work with CBN wheels with a diameter that does not change. But then again, if you're a hobbiest, the wheel diameter isn't going to change much and reconfiguring it once a year or so isn't a big deal.
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Currently, I use the black marker pen method to dial it in, but when you're constantly changing tools, it's a bit annoying and time consuming. I've also seen people like John Lucas make jigs like the Raptor guides, so I might also try that.
I'm surprised this design hasn't changed over the years. Something like the Kodiak tool rest seems like a much better design. It also rotates around the pivot at the end of the rest so you don't have to move it back and forwards for different angles. Although I appreciate that it can only really work with CBN wheels with a diameter that does not change. But then again, if you're a hobbiest, the wheel diameter isn't going to change much and reconfiguring it once a year or so isn't a big deal.
Kodiak Tool Rest (pre-order, expected 7/15) – Wood Turners Wonders
The main body of the Kodiak Tool Rest System and consists of the diamond shaped rod for locking it into the locking base, the adjustable platform that has repeatable angle settings with a "guillotine" that locks in those settings, and a locking lever to tighten the platform for a solid, no...
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