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10.1
WG250/A
Gouge Jig
10.2.
WG250/B
Short Tool Jig
The Short Tool Jig rests on the support arm of the wet stone sharpener.
A
Knob screw
B
Tool holder
Using the Short Tool Jig
Fit the support arm in the side position.
Slide the tool into the tool holder
B
and lock in place with knob screw
A
.
A combination of the support arm position and the position of the tool in the
jig can be used to set the correct sharpening angle.
Hold the jig against the support arm as shown in
Fig 10.2.1
.
For most carving tools and other thin edge tools it is advisable to grind away
from the edge of the tool for increased control.
Apply the tool to the stone as shown in
Fig 10.2.1
and rotate the jig to
sharpen the tool’s edge.
Use to sharpen:
• Small carving tools
• Small gouges
• V-tools
Fig 10.1.5
Fig 10.1.6
Fig 10.2.1
Carefully apply the tool to the wheel, see
Fig 10.1.5
, ensuring contact is
kept whilst pivoting the shaft to sharpen all the way round the edge. See
Fig
10.1.6
.
A
B
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