sharpening question

[devonwoody]

Used my small Axminster M333 lathe last weekend, the 2" gouge was showing signs of needing a regrind.
My grinder is buried in the workshop, it only comes out very occasionally because I have no bench space, however I have a belt sander permanently mounted on my workbench, do you think I could regrind the gouge on a 60 grit belt.

 

[tekno.mage]

I would think so - isn't the Sorby Pro-grind system basically an upright narrow belt sander used with jigs?

My partner has used our bench-mounted belt sander to relieve sharp corners on the backs of tools for me (the ones that catch on the tool rest) very successfully.

tekno.mage

 

[digazz]

You might get away with it. I have the Sorby pro edge belt sander, but i think that the sandin belt are made of a special material (something oxide?????). i'd have to check when i get back to the workshop..

 

[mikec]

Hi, I'm sure you could use the belt sander but 60grit is a bit coarse.

Most grinding wheels used for sharpening are 80 or 100 grit.

Using 60 grit would give a more jagged cutting edge though a worn belt may be OK.

Regards,

Mike C

 

[Blister]

the sorby system uses zerconi ( if thats how you spell it ) for HSS tools
also aluminium oxide and ceramic belts :lol:

 

[Jenx]

2" gouge .

TWO INCH ??? :shock: :shock:
Have you a photo of this beast ?

 

[devonwoody]

2" gouge .

TWO INCH ??? :shock: :shock:
Have you a photo of this beast ?

We are big boys in Devon and need big tools

The manufacturers name on casing is Hallamshire Craft Tools, gouge cost me £25 at our local junk yard.

mfrs web site

http://manufacturing.zibb.co.uk/profile ... b/23539065

 

[Bodrighy]

That's a roughing gouge. Used carefully you can get as good a finish as with a skew as the blade is so wide it skims the wood.

Pete

 

[Jenx]

You'll need a good bowl of porridge in the morning, when you intend to pick that monster up !
:lol: :lol: :lol:

My SRG is nowhere near as beefy as that fella ....
thats a fair beastie ! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[Bodrighy]

The only roughing gouge most rough down I use a 1/2" bowl gouge ever since I had a RG bend on me.

Pete