I’m guessing that this idea isn’t new, but here’s my take on setting consistent Vari-Grind angles on a Wolverine jig.
Make a supply of right-angle stock to fit on/over the long V-arm. Once a desired grind angle is confirmed by way of the V-arm length setting, carefully measure the distance between V-arm socket and the locking base. Then cut a matching length of the right-angle stock and label it. Now, whenever you want that angle to sharpen a gouge with the Vari-Grind, just place the spacer on the V-arm, slide it towards the base and lock the arm. Now, cut and label a right-angle spacer for each of the Vari-Grind gouge angles you use. You’ll get consistent sharpening quickly, easily and inexpensively—every time.
Make a supply of right-angle stock to fit on/over the long V-arm. Once a desired grind angle is confirmed by way of the V-arm length setting, carefully measure the distance between V-arm socket and the locking base. Then cut a matching length of the right-angle stock and label it. Now, whenever you want that angle to sharpen a gouge with the Vari-Grind, just place the spacer on the V-arm, slide it towards the base and lock the arm. Now, cut and label a right-angle spacer for each of the Vari-Grind gouge angles you use. You’ll get consistent sharpening quickly, easily and inexpensively—every time.