sharpening guide/ Belt sander

[B-RAD]

I was reading the (P.T.W.F.E) book last night and noticed a picture of the sharpening guide mounted to the belt sander. Is this option still used? Does it work?

Any help would be great thanks

Brad

Model 510
Band saw
Jointer
Belt sander
Dust collector
Ringmaster

[dusty]

Nothing has changed that would make it NOT work. I don't use it there, I've been sharpening chisels on the Shopsmith.

I'm about to change to the strip sander - need to negotiate funding.

This MIGHT be a topic for the Sawdust Sessions. "Using the Sharpening Guide, Wherever It Might be Used" or "Maximize Using What You Already Have".

[reible]

Hi,

I'm glad to here your reading the book! They have a lot of good ideas and information that we often forget about. You can also do some reading in the tips section... check out this to start with: http://www.woodshoptips.com/tips/070102/index.htm

I don't use the belt sander for this but I believe that at least one member here does so maybe Chuck can post some advice for you about this.

Good luck and keep reading!

Ed

[charlese]

I was reading the (P.T.W.F.E) book last night and noticed a picture of the sharpening guide mounted to the belt sander. Is this option still used? Does it work?

Any help would be great thanks

Brad...."

You bet, Brad! I use the Belt Sander 100% of the time to sharpen lathe tools. Use it in vertical position. There is absolutely no trick to it! Just put the jig on the belt sander table, like pictured in the PTWFE. It will easily tighten to the miter slot in the table and you can set it to any of the degrees. The thing I like most is the Belt Sander table will adjust outward or inward to fit the jig.

If you are so inclined, you can sharpen again to a new angle by just sliding the headstock over. No need to put on a table.

Any questions, just holler!