Veritas Skew-Grinding Jig. Skews are among the trickiest tools to use in turning without causing digs. To prevent digs, this Veritas jig allows you to grind a slight radius rather than a straight 20° skew.
Skews are among the trickiest tools to use in turning without causing digs. To prevent digs, this Veritas jig allows you to grind a slight radius rather than a straight 20° skew. It can be used on just about any grinder; all you need to do is drill a 1/4" hole in the tool rest (if required) to hold the base pin.
The radius of the grind is determined by the amount the skew projects from the jig. After grinding one side, you flip the skew to the other side of the jig and repeat. The skew is clamped in position, which leaves both hands free to regulate grinding pressure and travel across the wheel.
The pin is steel; otherwise, the jig is brass and anodized aluminum. Made in Canada.
There are several good ways to sharpen chisels and plane irons: water stones, diamond stones, oil stones and sharpening machines such as Tormek. All give sharp edges, but they differ in speed, maintenance and price.
A honing guide makes it easier to keep the same angle every time. The most important thing is to find a method you enjoy and use often. The guide helps you choose.
A honing guide holds the tool at the right angle to the stone. A side-clamping honing guide grips the tool from the sides and suits chisels and narrow plane irons well. A top-clamping honing guide holds from the top and also handles blades with bevelled sides and unusual shapes.
Both work well, and the choice depends on the tools you have. The guide compares the types.
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How often items are restocked depends on the supplier. We receive deliveries from Veritas about once a month, Lie-Nielsen ships in batches and we order from Incra about once a year. You can also add the item to a wishlist in your account, where you can see whether it is in stock.