How to make a woodturning sharpening jig

How to make a woodturning sharpening jig to get consistent and accurate grinds each time. I made this jig around 6 months back as I wanted to give it a good test before launching this video and have found it has improved my tool sharping ability, so wanted to share how to make it with other people. stay tuned for next Fridays video where I'll show you how to make an adjustable grinding table for sharpening more woodturing tools.

[@kevingowdy3651]

Never been able to get to grips with welding, but you have given me an idea for making one of these out of wood. Thanks. Great video
Kevin

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Kevin, I'm awful at welding hopefully I'll get better one day with more practice. I'm glad the video gave you some ideas of making one out of wood :-) thanks for watching.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Tom, That is a great homemade sharpening jig. I use the Tormek system for my sharpening so probably won't need to make one of these. A tip I learned in school, too many years ago to mention, is when cutting a bolt to length is to put a nut on first and after cutting the bolt remove the nut which then recuts the thread at the end of the bolt that has just been cut. Great video as ever Tom. Diolch yn fawr, Hwyl Huw

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Cheers Huw, as always I really appreciate your fantastic trips always learn lots from you 😁

[@maddie8670]

Thank you for adding inches to your measurements!

[@Hencley]

Thank you helpful as always. I know what I'm doing this weekend!!

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Lynn I hope it goes well 😁

[@lenbarnickel3772]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos..I just made the sharpening jig. Only $34.00 to make

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Len I really appreciate your comment, I'm glad the video came in handy. I hope you have lots of fun sharpening and turning 🙂

[@davidjames7257]

Great project, well done very useful as usual and loads of helpful tip

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks David I really appreciate your comment, glad the video was helpful :-)

[@paulrudnicki1631]

Thanks Tom
I will look around

[@RLLWoodworks]

Very clever, nice job!

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thank you buddy 😁

[@indianatone218]

Nice job and a great idea well done .

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks for your comment,I really appreciate it 😊 thanks for watching 👍

[@SteveC38]

Great Video👍

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Steve 😁

[@lokiwraith2234]

Hi. thanks for the step by step video. Is there a cut list as stated in the video?

[@johnpearson8382]

Hi Tom like your videos but cant find your cutting list, sorry, must be thick!!

[@barrycook4690]

Very nice work, just one question where did you get your c.b. n. Wheel as thinking of replacing my old stone wheel 👍👍

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Hi Barry I got my CBN wheel from the tool post, it's a wood turning shop in the UK, they have a website as well, I would recommend them as they have always been brilliant when I've bought things from them in the past 😁

[@paulrudnicki1631]

Hi Tom what a great channel you have
I have a few questions that I hope you can help me with
What power is the grinder you use
What size a hard
Asking as I have a grinder with 1/2 inch shaft and can't find a can wheel to fit it
Keep up the great work
I will be making the grinding stand and the other sharpening jig
Many thanks

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Hi Paul thanks for your comment I really appreciate it 😁 I've got an ancient 6inch Clark grinder, when I bought the CBN wheel (frome the toolpost which is now sadly closed down) I had to buy a machined insert at the same time, that fitted into the CBN wheel with an interference fit that had a hole through it to fit the spindle size of the grinder. You might be able to find a machined insert to make standard CBN wheels fit on your grinder. I hope this makes sense and helps you out 😁 all the best Tom

[@mikepullen8028]

Really like this but could not see the cutting list below

[@stephengriffith1605]

Hey pal
I just saw you video am wondering about the list of measurements are to build my own one please

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Hi Stephen here is the cutting list to make arms for both sides of the grinder the sleeve is 25mm square section 180mm length (x2), Angle L section length 180mm (x4) runner arms 20mm box section 700mm length(x2) tool attachment section 25mm box section 55mm long (x how many attachments you would like to add. I hope this helps 😁 it would be great to hear how you get on 👍

[@stephengriffith1605]

@@thewelshwoodman649 thanks pal I will post a picture of what I do when I can

[@samdavies7337]

How did you know how far out to move the V pieces that the handle rests in?

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Hi Sam I use a Sharpie to colour in the bevel of the tool I want to sharpen, then put the tool into the V block and move it up to the wheel so the bevel is touching the wheel, I spin the wheel by hand and move the bar in or out until I remove the Sharpie mark across the entire bevel and lock it into place. I've made a sharpening videos of how i use the jig to sharpen all my tools which will be coming out the Friday after next 😁 I hope this helps

[@samdavies7337]

The Welsh Woodman I’ll have a go. Cheers.

[@tominterrupto]

Great video! Where is the cutting list? Thanks

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Tom, here is the cutting list, to make arms for both sides of the grinder the sleeve is 25mm square section 180mm length (x2), Angle L section length 180mm (x4) runner arms 20mm box section 700mm length(x2) tool attachment section 25mm box section 55mm long (x how many attachments you would like to add. I hope this helps 😁 it would be great to hear how you get on 👍

[@mrbundyred]

Hi TWW, could you please re-post the cutting list, ta.

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Sorry for the late reply John here is the cutting list to make arms for both sides of the grinder the sleeve is 25mm square section180mm length (x2), Angle L section length 180mm (x4) runner arms 20mm box section 700mm length(x2) tool attachment section 25mm box section 55mm long (x how many attachments you would like to add. I hope this helps 😁 it would be great to hear how you get on 👍

[@martintheron1386]

Welding,with 2.5mm mild MMA welding,set amperage to 70 and when welding,your hand hardly moves - that is how a good weld bead is formed

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks for your advice Martin I really appreciate it 👍

[@martintheron1386]

@@thewelshwoodman649 as you weld,look behind electrode/welding rod and you should see a "puddle" - then you know you are getting there.pleasure

[@thewelshwoodman649]

@@martintheron1386 thank you so much for taking the time to help me out, I really appreciate it 👍

[@martintheron1386]

@@thewelshwoodman649 when sawing a bolt first put a nut on,saw and remove nut,then as nut is removed the nut breaks the burr.Then file a chamfer around bolt end.When welding nuts, insert bolt through workpiece put nuts either side of 'job' and centralize bolt in hole - then tighten both nuts.Weld nut all round,thereafter remove movable nut,and the bolt acts as a die - as the nut will not shrink once cooled.Feel free to ask.Be Blessed