How do you sharpen a bowl gouge with a Wolverine jig?
How do you sharpen a bowl gouge with a Wolverine jig?
With the grinder still off, place the end of the leg extension in the pocket at the end of the V-arm. Slide the V-arm until the surface of the bowl gouge sharpening bevel is flush with the grinding wheel. Take your time and look closely from the side and make sure the bevel is flush to the wheel.
How do I set up Vari-grind?
To use the Vari-Grind Attachment, perform the following: Insert the leg into the vee-pocket of the Grinding Jig. 1. With the wheel stopped, lay the tool on the wheel and slide the arm in 2. or out until the entire length of the bevel on the tool is touching the wheel.
How do you measure the angle of a bowl gouge?
Measuring Bowl Gouge Sharpening Angles Place the flat portion of the protractor base flush against the center of the bowl gouge flute. Adjust the swinging arm until it is snug up against the bevel angle. Lock the thumb screw and read the angle under the little tick mark indicator.
What is the oneway Wolverine Vari-grind jig system?
This system comes with two guide bases, an adjustable platform, an adjustable “V” arm attachment. you will need to also purchase one Oneway Wolverine Vari-Grind attachment. The Oneway Wolverine Vari-Grind Jig attachment is the part that holds the bowl gouge at just the right angle to quickly repeat a specific grind angle on your bowl gouge.
How do I set up a Vari-grind jig?
Be cautious when working with these sharpening wheels. Two measurements are critical to setting up the Vari-Grind Jig; the distance below the center of the grinder wheel, and the alignment of the front of the base to the wheel. Depending on the height of your grinder, you may need to add a spacer to elevate the grinder to the proper height.
How far does the bowl gouge extend from the oneway Wolverine?
To maintain consistency, the bowl gouge must be mounted in the Oneway Wolverine Vari-Grind Attachment in the same exact location each time. The distance the bowl gouge cutting end extends from the Vari-Grind Attachment needs to be precisely two inches each time.
How do I use the “V” arm of the jig?
The “V” arm attachment is 27″ in length and is perfect for sharpening gouges, skews, chisels, or carving tools. Just pull the arm out until the tool rests on the wheel at the proper angle and you’re ready to start. The 3″ x 5″ platform jig uses quick release ratchet handles for angle adjustments and is perfect for sharpening scrapers.