How To Sharpen A Roughing Gouge Without A Jig

Further he shows how to sharpen a parting tool and a skew using the closed seat of the SVS-50.

How to sharpen a roughing gouge without a jig. This weeks video shows how I sharpen mine. Keep it parallel to the flute. Its just time consuming.

How to sharpen roughing gouges skews and parting tools using Tormek SVS-50 Multi Jig. Always use these gouges on material that is turned between centers and the wood fibers run parallel to the lathe bed. DO NOT USE the roughing gouge on end grain.

Further he shows how to sharpen a parting tool and a skew using the closed seat of the SVS-50. The platform rest is great for scrapers spindle roughing out gouges or parting tools. It can be a nightmare to try and sharpen wood turning chisels such as bowl spindle roughing gouges and you can easily ruin your expensive tools if your not careful.

Keep in mind these steps incorporate the Oneway sharpening system to produce consistent and repeatable results each time. I use a round fish hook sharpening diamond hone. It will go away on its own after the first few hundred revolutions of the wood against it.

Take the flat stones 250 grit 600 grit and 1200 grit and apply glass cleaner fluid on top of them to lubricate the surface to make sure that particles have grit. For example if you want to make a 40-40 grind start by grinding the 40 degree nose bevel square across without rolling the gouge. I hope you enjoy the show.

When in use scrapers do not cut with a sharp edge presented at an acute angle in. 1 Position the bowl gouge in the jig with the pointed leg of the jig facing backward and down. He uses flat stones in this case diamond stones in coarse 250.