Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Ellsworth grind from a Sorby jig.
Rick Prevett
>I just received the Crown version of the Ellsworth signature grind gouge. I have an older Sorby sharpening jig, without the flat plate. I've finally figured out how to use it on my other gouges and am wondering if this jig is going to be able to maintain the Ellsworth grind. Anybody else use this jig/gouge combo?
thanks,
rick
Re: Ellsworth grind from a Sorby jig.
Duane
>I sometimes use the Sorby jig in the Wolverine jig together. Sorby jig is the only one that fits a 3/4" gouge.
Re: Ellsworth grind from a Sorby jig.
Lyn J. Mangiameli
>Oneway now offers a version of the varigrind that will take larger gouge diameters. I don't know if they offer any sort of upgrade kit for existing owners.
I'd be interested in more details about how you use the Sorby jig with the Wolverine. I'd like to investigate this combination.
As for the original question, I too find the Sorby jig and the Tormek on which it is based to work quite well to maintain the Ellsworth and Glaser grinds. As most know, a good way to make sure you have the settings right is to blacken the tip with a Magic Marker then turn the grinder by hand to make light marks on the tip. Once you get an even removal, you know you have a precise duplicate of the original grind.
Re: Ellsworth grind from a Sorby jig.
Ronny Eelen (Belgium)
>damn, I always use a red marker....
Thanks for the replies...
rick in lincoln
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