Tormek BGM-100 jig for use on a 2x72 belt grinder

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I'd do that if I was you

Show us a pic when you get it tacked on

Corey
 
I have the grizzley equilivalent, will never go back to the 2 x 72 unless to set the bevel, it sharpens easy and very well.
 
Patrickknives said:
I have the grizzley equilivalent, will never go back to the 2 x 72 unless to set the bevel, it sharpens easy and very well.
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Yea I looked at the Grizzly model, I have never had a problem with any of their other products. Have read that a few people complain about the wheels wobbling on it. How's yours?
 
Just get the "Bubble Jig".

Set your angle and sharpen on the 2x72

Keeps your angle consistent while sharpening

Easy Peasy
 
AVigil said:
Just get the "Bubble Jig".

Set your angle and sharpen on the 2x72

Keeps your angle consistent while sharpening

Easy Peasy
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I just don't like the thought of having to watch a 'bubble' and the blade at the same time, the bubble jig might be affixed to the blade bit I just don't see that being that simple
 
madupree said:
I just don't like the thought of having to watch a 'bubble' and the blade at the same time, the bubble jig might be affixed to the blade bit I just don't see that being that simple
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It is easy....

You hold the blade to the angle you select

Then hold that angle as you sharpen.

You do not have to stare at the bubble

What you do learn is how to hold your blade consistent.

Or you can make a set up like Entrek Knives uses. Go to youtube and you can see his sharpening set up on the 2x72
 
If you watch the Entrek knife making videos on YouTube, the one where he sharpens shows what looks to be a homemade jig for sharpening. For a semi-production type deal I'd cobble together something similar, it gives a very consistent bevel. Since I don't have to worry about deadlines or selling my stuff, I freehand belt sharpen on a 2x72. It is not difficult, just don't overheat the blade.

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I see right now Grizzly haa the T10010 anniversary on sale pretty cheaply......anyone wanna give any input on whether they all wobble or not? ?
 
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Skunkeye said:
If you watch the Entrek knife making videos on YouTube, the one where he sharpens shows what looks to be a homemade jig for sharpening. For a semi-production type deal I'd cobble together something similar, it gives a very consistent bevel. Since I don't have to worry about deadlines or selling my stuff, I freehand belt sharpen on a 2x72. It is not difficult, just don't overheat the blade.

Beat while typing!
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Yea I've seen his jig, pretty nice setup....
 
madupree said:
Yea I've seen his jig, pretty nice setup....
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I'm thinking about trying my scandi bevel grinding jig to grind the edge bevel. It's not that grinding in the edge bevel it is real hard or anything it just takes a little time and care to get it perfect when doing it free hand. I like the idea of measuring the exact angle, and grinding it in. That way if a customer wants a more obtuse/acute angle I can give them precisely what they want. Moreover, I can advise them if an angle is too acute for it's purpose(i.e... battoning with a filet knife), and they still want it that way, then they're assuming the risk if it gets damaged. Just seems like it would be a quicker, more methodically scientific approach. Maybe I'm just splitting hairs.

Anyway, here's the jig I'm talking about. The jig/sled slides in one position and the angle is introduced via adjusting the platen with a digital angle finder.



 
After more research and some in depth conversations, I think I'm going to go with the work sharp Ken Onion edition, it'll give good consistent results of a convex edge and is pretty full proof
 
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