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CBN wheels with a radius

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CBN wheels with a radius

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CBN wheels with a radius

John K Jordan

I originally bought a CBN wheel (from Ken Rizza) with a 1/4" radius on both sides. Then I realized for my use the square edges would be better so my next wheels had the corners instead of radii. (I now have a surplus lightly-used 220 grit aluminum radiused wheel if anyone is interested.)

My question for those who rely on the radiused edge for sharpening - do you mostly use the radius on one side of the wheel or on both sides equally?

If one side was used more than the other, would it be useful to have a radius on one edge and a square edge on the other? This would give a 1/4" wider flat across the front of the wheel AND a sharp corner to custom grind special tools.

JKJ

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Re: CBN wheels with a radius

Doug Ladendorf

John, that has been my thought for when I move to CBN. It would be useful to have both. I just acquired a pair of Ellsworth hollowing tools and I think the radius would be helpful for them. Otherwise the square with an inch or so on the side would handle the bulk.

Doug

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Re: CBN wheels with a radius

John K Jordan

Ken Rizza (Woodturners Wonders) told me he's had CBN wheels custom made with a radius on one side and a corner on the other. I don't have much use for the radius myself but I wondered how other people used it.

BTW, Ken can get the side grit on nearly any wheel. The wheels I use now all have 1" of grit on both flat sides. I had to wait a few weeks to get them made but it wasn't too long. Evidently he can order a CBN wheel customized nearly any way you want it but he doesn't advertise that on his web site - you have to write or call him.

JKJ

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email sent re: surplus wheel


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Re: CBN wheels with a radius

john lucas

I sharpen all of my hollowing tools using the radius on both sides. Learned that from Lyle Jamieson. Very easy to sharpen them that way.

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Re: CBN wheels with a radius

J Bodin

John Jordan makes a sells a jig for sharpening either 1/4" round or square that uses the wolverine jig. That can be used with cbn wheels with either square or radius edge wheels.

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Re: CBN wheels with a radius

John C Lucas

John makes a little jig that works kind of like a miniature wolverine jig. Makes.it easier for new turners to duplicate the vri d

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Re: CBN wheels with a radius

John Jordan

Thanks, cousins! They are for 3/16" round or ssquare, but I can make 1/4" as well.

John