Tormek AX-40 Axe Jig

Tormek AX-40 axe jig, which lets you make virtually any axe extremely sharp. The composite jaws close securely around the axe head for simple, symmetrical and precise sharpening. It fits all kinds of axes, from hatchets and carpenter's axes to carving axes and broad axes, and works with the Tormek T-8, T-4 and older models.

You can sharpen convex, flat or concave bevels to suit the axe and its use. Each jaw has two stops; moving between them in a controlled way gives a convex bevel. Using just one stop as reference gives a slightly hollow grind. For a completely flat bevel, sharpen on the side of a diamond grinding wheel using the MB-102 Multi Base.

Outdoor and carving axes usually have a curved edge, while splitting mauls and carpenter's axes have an almost straight one. As the stops are rounded, it is easy to follow the edge shape, straight or curved, for consistent bevels on all your axes.

With the WM-200 AngleMaster you are free to choose the best angle for your axe. An all-round outdoor axe has a bigger edge angle than a carving axe to withstand more force, and a splitting maul needs an even bigger one. Carving axes can be sharpened asymmetrically, with a smaller angle and larger bevel on the left for a right-handed user, so the axe cuts and carves more easily.

The jig also gives great freedom of position: sharpen edge trailing or edge leading, standing or sitting on either side of the machine.