scott.livesey
Dealer - Purveyor
Hi all,
During a discussion of the bubble jig, the question of jigs and fixtures came up. AS usual, I drew short straw and this thread is the result. Please post your most helpful jigs, fixtures and guides; both store bought and home made.
I have several grinding fixtures, the simplest being a piece of oak with an 80degree bevel and a piece of 1 1/2" angle iron with holes to mount your blade to. set the angle iron on the oak, draw back and forth, and I get a pretty even 10 degree bevel on both sides of the blade. for a file guide, i use two flat chain links with shoulder bolts and 1/8" rubber to protect the blade. will post pictures later today.
for my table saw, i have a selection of key stock about a foot long that I place between the ripping fence and the blade. makes it easier when ripping stock to 3/8" or so for handles.
During a discussion of the bubble jig, the question of jigs and fixtures came up. AS usual, I drew short straw and this thread is the result. Please post your most helpful jigs, fixtures and guides; both store bought and home made.
I have several grinding fixtures, the simplest being a piece of oak with an 80degree bevel and a piece of 1 1/2" angle iron with holes to mount your blade to. set the angle iron on the oak, draw back and forth, and I get a pretty even 10 degree bevel on both sides of the blade. for a file guide, i use two flat chain links with shoulder bolts and 1/8" rubber to protect the blade. will post pictures later today.
for my table saw, i have a selection of key stock about a foot long that I place between the ripping fence and the blade. makes it easier when ripping stock to 3/8" or so for handles.
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