Oneway settings for a Ellsworth Bowl Gouge

[TJ Hamilton]

Greetings fellow turners:

Through a little, or maybe a lot, of operator error I sharpened my Ellworth's on the wrong setting. My attempt at recovery further compounded the mess and now I'm a tad bit gun shy. I can see that I'm grinding lots of steel but not happy with the results.

I'm using the latest version of the Oneway jig with a 2 inch extension beyond the end of the holder; V holder six inches from the wheel. So, what's the setting on the adjustable portion? The bottom is numbered 1 through 7. I'd like to bring them back to a factory grind.

What are your settings?

Thanks,

Tom, in Douglasville, making lots of grinding dust but not many shavings.

 

[john lucas]

Go here and look at Doug's grind with the Oneway. I don't know if it's exactly what you want but might answer your questions. I set mine so the adjustable arm is at about 45 degrees from the shaft.
http://www.thompsonlathetools.com/sharpening.asp

 

[Steve Worcester]

This shows an old version of the jig and didn't use a pocket riser, but may get you closer
http://turningwood.com/howtoo.htm

Top left of the page

 

[Larry Komroff]

This is a great article that helped me with that same problem. It appeared in American Woodturner Winter 2006. The Author is Kirk DeHeer. The article title is Sharpening Demystified. You should be able to download it from the member area.

Larry

 

[TJ Hamilton]

John, Steve and Larry, thanks for the tips, ideas and suggestions. I think I'm getting them back on track.


Best regards, Tom, making wood chips again, not steel chips.