CAN ANYONE IDENTIFY THIS TOOL.?

[ss03947]

Hi, a good while ago I bought a Union Graduate Wood Lathe, & today I decided to have a look through the accessories that came with it.

Can any member identify what this is then, it was in the box that came with the lathe, & has the same colour paint.

 

[RogerP]

Gouge sharpening device?

 

[toolsntat]

More like drill sharpening.

Andy

 

[Cheshirechappie]

I agree with Andy - it's a twist drill grinding jig.

 

[wizard]

drill grinding jig

 

[ss03947]

I've a smaller drill grinding jig, elcheapo model, & thought this tool was along them lines.

This is big, top section must be 2ft long, & it's over a foot high. I think my main question now I know what it is, is it a accessory for the Union Graduate I have.?

Thanks for the replies BTW,

SS.

 

[t8hants]

Wouldn't of thought so, as the purpose of the tool is to present the drill at a set angle to the grinder and allow it then resurface the cutting edge. I have sharpened 1 3/4" drills by hand but its so much easier in a proper tool like that one. I suspect it has parted company from a designated drill sharper grinder as illustrated
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[bugbear]

More like drill sharpening.

Andy

Agreed - albeit the largest, most substantial one I've ever seen

BugBear

 

[wizard]

One of the rules taught on using a bench grinder is never use the side of a grinding wheel that is running at high speed as it weakens it and it may shatter.

 

[joethedrummer]

One of the rules taught on using a bench grinder is never use the side of a grinding wheel that is running at high speed as it weakens it and it may shatter.

Hi wizard,,,that"s a fact,,,,,,,but the grinder shown has a cup wheel made for the purpose of face grinding,,,,
,joe,,,