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Just received my e-mail ad for the SS sharpening jig. I have it, I use it, and I think it is pretty good. That said, I mount it on the main table, right side of power head, just like Nick does in the video. Just watched the video again, and Nick reminds all to make sure you sharpen on the downward side of the disc.
So why in the e-mail ad are there sparks flying UPWARD.

kalynzoo wrote:So why in the e-mail ad are there sparks flying UPWARD.

because they bounce?:)

it might be parallax, but the picture that I received looks like they are cutting on the (just barely) downward going side of the disk on the SPT side of the headstock.

it looks like they are trying to get the same sort of relative grit motion that one gets with the strip sander sharpener.

In the email add, the user is standing on the outfeed side of the Mark V and the sanding disk is rotating away from him. Notice that he is using an extension table to which the sharpening jig has been attached.

This is not the setup that Nick presented in the Sawdust Session.

This set up is the one shown in the sharpening jig directions for certain operations. This jig can be mounted on either side of the headstock depending on what operation you are doing.

Not that I've used it much, but my dad had it set up to sharpen lathe tools (I think that's what he used it for).

dusty wrote:In the email add, the user is standing on the outfeed side of the Mark V and the sanding disk is rotating away from him. Notice that he is using an extension table to which the sharpening jig has been attached.

This is not the setup that Nick presented in the Sawdust Session.

How is it 'attached to the extension table'? Holes in table? Bolts where 'knobs' that tighten the miter gauge slot clamp??? Use same/different screws???

JPG40504 wrote:How is it 'attached to the extension table'? Holes in table? Bolts where 'knobs' that tighten the miter gauge slot clamp??? Use same/different screws???

Back when I ordered mine it came with a pattern to show where to drill holes in the extension table. I have used this tool several times and still am not sure if I like it or not. Seems to be terribly difficult to use. I know there have been multiple threads about its use, but doens't feel like it works correctly. I do get it out now and again to try, must be about time to try with soon............

On the main table it is pretty easy to use. Since your sharpening, the jig just becomes a guide to maintain the original angle against the disc. Problem is you need 2 or 3 discs. 120/150 to start, then 240 and finish off with 320. This will not give the razor sharpness of other sharpeners. But for my use, sharp enough works. I saw a youtube video that shows how to make a wooden disc for the lathe for sandpaper. I just use 3 SS discs.