Yes another bevel jig

[scott kozub]

I made a bevel grinding jig a while ago for sharpening and doing bevels but didn't really use it much. Then I got an order for an ulu. Man are these hard to grind. Anyways the old jig was perfect for this so I figured I'd make a quick video and it may help someone. It's very versatile and accurate but most of all easy to dunk the blade.

 

[jll346]

Very neat jig

 

[Brock Cutlery]

I like it.

 

[Ken H>]

Slick - I've sent the link to a buddy who might be interested. Good job, on both jig and video.

 

[john april]

cool idea !

 

[Kali4nia]

Simple is elegant!

 

[Mitchell Knives]

Great solution!

 

[KCGGBC]

Very clever.

 

[scott kozub]

I had intended to use it for sharpening as well but set it aside till I had to make this ulu.

 

[Kevin Kf knives]

How hard is it to re-align the blade of you flip ot over to grind the other side? Will the bevels match or do you adjust it a little with every pass to make both sides match? Like the idea.

 

[scott kozub]

I just flip the knife over and go. I dont know the exact accuracy but definatly a fraction of a degree. Make sure to tape it because the magnets can scratch it. Each turn of the screw is very precise. You need to look very closely for the new facet. I usually do 2 turns when moving a grind up or down. Really easy to move a grind up at the outer edges and feather it in.

The really handy thing is the fact that the blade isn't fixed to the rod so when you do a longer blade you can rotate the blade to keep it perpendicular to the belt of that makes sense. I also keep a finger on the blade to control pressure and monitor heat.