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fixit
07-08-2008, 02:23 PM
I've searched the forum and can't find what I'm looking for.
Does anyone have a link to a picture of the SS Sharpening Jig mounted on an extension table? I know I've seen a picture somewhere (but maybe not on this forum). The setup is made by attaching the jig to a piece of plywood and clamping the plywood to the extension table but I can't find a picture.
BigSky
07-08-2008, 04:11 PM
I believe what you are looking for is in the section on sharpening in PTWFE. I am waiting for it to load as I type this. My computer has gotten terribly slow.
http://www.woodshoptips.com/tips/070102/index.htm
Maybe not; not if the jig is to be mounted on a board. I see no such board though it is shown mounted on an extension table.
They demo chisel sharpening in Sawdust Session #4 (Sept 29, 2007) but not on the extension table.
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Archives/SS104/SS104_Sharpening_Chisles.htm
I've searched the forum and can't find what I'm looking for.
Does anyone have a link to a picture of the SS Sharpening Jig mounted on an extension table? I know I've seen a picture somewhere (but maybe not on this forum). The setup is made by attaching the jig to a piece of plywood and clamping the plywood to the extension table but I can't find a picture.
Fixit,
I use the sharpening jig on a board that I cut a mitre slot in that is clamped to the extension table of the SS. I found that the mitre slot in a board gave me better positioning of the sharpening jig and I just hate to drill holes in my extension table. I will try and post a pic of my setup.
ldh
shydragon
07-08-2008, 07:41 PM
I just bought the sharpening jig. It came with a template for drilling into the extension table for mounting. But, like Idh, I don't think I want to do that. I look forward to Idh's photo.
The other alternate is to mount it on the main table using the left side miter slot. This is how Rick demonstrated the sharpening at the TA I attended in May.
This is the simple jig that I use to attach the SS sharpening attachment to my Mark V. It is made up of three pieces of 1/2" ply glued together to form a mitre slot for the sharpening attachment and then clamped to the extension table. The pics are not real sharp, but frankly I am not real sharp this morning. Hope it helps.
ldh
weelildaddy
07-09-2008, 11:08 AM
ldh: Thank you for posting your jig. I drilled my table as recommended but it gives me no room for adjustment. Your jig is so simple and allows for infinite adjustment if necessary and is so quick. Having to remove the plastic miter bar and reassemble screws through the table and then still have an immovable object was a real chore. I'm going downstairs right now and build one.
Arno
gk777
07-09-2008, 11:30 AM
Idh, great jig
How do you mount your sanding disk on the left side of the headstock? Is there a part needed for this?:confused:
Just remove the drive hub and the disk mounts to the upper shaft in the same manner as the quill end.
ldh