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I made these pieces many years ago and then got distracted with many non-woodworking activities. Hence, I am at a loss as to their use. Looks like one of the pieces could be used to sharpen jointer blades. I was thinking that I may have gotten the plans from an old issue of Hands On.
Does anyone recognize this jig or jigs?

You expect a lot from us.
I have a box of jigs I made over the last 30 years and another pile of larger ones in a corner. I can't even remember what all of mine were for, so I'm useless trying to identify yours.
Good Luck. We do have some people here with photographic memories so they probably have the answers.

Wild guess: jig to sharpen lathe chisels on the belt sander? The biggest piece with the half cup would hold the base of the chisel and goes on the belt sander table. The small, straight piece might be designed to attach to the bottom of the bigger piece and fit into the miter bar slot on the belt sander table. Not sure about the third piece.

Appreciate you folks taking a shot.
Because it is probably not be clear from the photos, the large piece is tapered downward from right to left. Angle appears to be between 3 and 5 degrees.

Once you do either remember or someone helps jog your memory, write the purpose of the pieces on them with a Sharpie.

Here are examples of what I did for a couple of jigs, not only for identifying their purpose, but instructions for myself on how to use them.

Good practice! Thank you.

jjsmutney wrote: Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:11 pm Because it is probably not be clear from the photos, the large piece is tapered downward from right to left. Angle appears to be between 3 and 5 degrees.

The 3 to 5 degree taper might suggest that it is something to do with a conical sanding disc. They are 4 degrees (-ish) offset.

- David