Grinding Jigs

[navman]

I have never used a jig to grind. But, for those that do, I just saw this on the youtubes by Walter Sorrels:

Seems interesting. (I have no investment in Walter's tools or videos and receive no compensation).

Question is, what do people think of a jig like this?

 

[A.McPherson]

I don't use jigs either, but I think his idea is a really good one. Simple, repeatable, I like it.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Lots of folks use a sled of some sort for grinding a repeated angle. It is a good system. His jig is nicely made, and simple to use.

 

[Taz]

I ordered one last week. I can see it being very useful for getting the bevels/grinds started consistently and holding small hidden tang blades easier. I may drill and epoxy magnets into the faces too. I usually don't like jigs, but I like the simplicity on this one. It would also help keep very thin blades straighter when grinding, too. People asked about different angles, but you can tilt your platen or work rest on most grinders to get different angles if you wanted.

 

[Taz]

I got to try my Sorrells Brick finally! I used the 7 degree side to start the grind and get the plunges cut in and then used the 3 degree side to bring the grind around 1/2-3/4 the way up the blade face. After that, I finished them freehand for full flat satin grinds.

It's simple, but very effective! Cut the grinding time down and I can do a saber grind pretty easily now where before, I struggled to get it even.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I got to try my Sorrells Brick finally! I used the 7 degree side to start the grind and get the plunges cut in and then used the 3 degree side to bring the grind around 1/2-3/4 the way up the blade face. After that, I finished them freehand for full flat satin grinds.

It's simple, but very effective! Cut the grinding time down and I can do a saber grind pretty easily now where before, I struggled to get it even.

Do you just rest it on the ledge or clamp it?
My handle tangs are more curved than most, I just see a lot of fidgeting around with an angle jig?
Every water dip is a wrong placement.

Probably good for small knives with straight tang, under water.

I'll still be watching as maybe there are uses I haven't seen yet.

Thanks for the post and update.

 

[Taz]

Put it on the ledge and used a spring clamp to hold it. The edge is up, so it may work with your curvey handles!

 

[A.McPherson]

Do you just rest it on the ledge or clamp it?
My handle tangs are more curved than most, I just see a lot of fidgeting around with an angle jig?
Every water dip is a wrong placement.

There's a video of him using it and explaining how to use it on YouTube. I'll see if I can find it.