Recommend some grinding videos?

I didn't see anyone mention Travis Wurtz. I'm not sure if he has any just about grinding but his take can be really enlightening.

My advice for plunge grinding (I'm still new and don't always get it right but sometimes another new person has the same problems and is familiar with the path needed.) Is to try to take as many variables out as possible. A file guide can really help. The next thing is the tool rest. It's in the way for a lot of tasks but when doing the plunge you can line them up and the rest will control one angle. If you watch one of Travis Wuertz videos he often is using a rest for hogging. It's not just a LOT fast but its more accurate. I often cut a tiny angle on my push stick and it helps set my bevels. You have a nice big flat spot afterwards for starting your finish grinding. One last tip that lots of people have posted but I just started using is to wait until the end for the last bit with the plunges. Leave extra material in the area and bring the grinds down with finer grit than what you hoped with.
 
Hey. bmilleker bmilleker I watched the videos and just couldn’t help myself. Fred seems like such a legit, standup guy I just had to buy one.

Can’t wait to try it out.
 
Fred.Rowe said:
If you are close to our shop, I will gladly host you for a day. Many makers that have stopped by our shop, leave with a Bubble Jig in hand. If you are not close enough for driving, I'll send you a BJ, and you can decide for your self ; whether I'm far off the mark. I'm always serious by the way.

Regards, Fred

PS Edited to soften the tone. :)
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I apologize if my comment came off as negative. I genuinely could not tell if you were being serious.

I don't doubt the value of the bubble jig. I think its a great cross between a jig and freehand. However, I think with practice, you can also get all the things you listed. BJ or not. I read your post as "the only way to get all these things is to use a BJ".

Thank you for the offer. I am in Canada, unfortunately.
 
No, I would never be so foolish as to make that claim. i read my post several times before putting it up, I should have read it again so that it would not come off in that manner.
My offer stands if you are close, or I will send you a BJ to check out if you are so inclined.

Regards, Fred
 
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