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Turned some spindles for a stool.

The stool was intended for shop use -- now I am not so sure. You can see =

the stool at the following link.

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Just the spindles...

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this page, Note the link to the extremely High-tech grinder jig=20adjustment system.

Patent Pending...

It always works -- no matter the wheel size. It is a Veritas Grinder jig =

-- but quite frankly the Veritas Adjustment Tool is a PITA to use.=20 (Apologies to Robin Lee) This one is much simpler and several times=20 faster to use... It can be set by feel. Simply loosen off both=20 adjustments and set table -- tighten bottom screw then top screw -=20 typical adjustment time -- 5 seconds or less.

Cost per adjustment jig < $.01 (CDN that is LOL) Accuracy of grinder=20 setting when cutting tools were checked with test gauges -- could not=20 estimate due to minimal error.

I did a run of gauges for all the Lathe Tools I own and it took about=20

1/2 hour to design and manufacture a complete set of angle setting=20 gauges for all tools -- based on custom grinds applied to the tools.

Was going to start making bowls -- SWMBO has suggested some bar stools=20

-- then left before I could get my hands on her... GRRRR!

--=20 Will R. Jewel Boxes and Wood Art

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power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those=20who have not got it.=94 George Bernard Shaw

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WillR
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I'd love to see a quick pic of those gauges, Will.

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Dave Balderstone

If you look on the Turning page you can see it on the grinder. Construction is obvious I believe.

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WillR

I have added an explanation of the grinder setup on the turnings page -- =

link above. If any of you have a Veritas Table jig you should find this=20 method much simpler than the using the Veritas Angle Gauge -- also seen=20 in the photos. The angle gauge is the only thing I ever got from Lee=20 Valley that I don't like.

If you are not happy with the grind angle, you can always build another=20 jig -- approximate cost $0.01.

I made a bunch in various angles -- 20, 40, 45, 55, 60, 30, 90 etc. --=20 whatever fit my tools.

Fast simple and efficient.

If I had a machine shop I would make them of metal -- with a rotating=20 metal rest with detents for the angle stops -- someday... The 3 or 4 of=20 them would do all the angles I need.

Now if only Delta would return my local Dealers calls so I could get the =

replacement switch...

Those who use the Wolverine system -- quit snickering. LOL

Remember my build price - -- a penny a pop!

--=20 Will R. Jewel Boxes and Wood Art

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power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those=20who have not got it.=94 George Bernard Shaw

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WillR

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