Now that I have a grinder (one with 6" wheels), I'm trying to get a consensus on which wheel would be the best for me to sharpen my lathe tools.
Suggestions?
Thanks,
TC
Sharpening Wheel Question
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tigercasual
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Re: Sharpening Wheel Question
Good luck with that.tigercasual wrote:...I'm trying to get a consensus...
I use white wheels, but I don't remember what grit they are - 80 and 120, I think.
I don't do that much reshaping, but when I do, it takes a bit longer than it would with a coarser wheel.
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KurtHuhn
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Re: Sharpening Wheel Question
Personally I prefer a grinding belt at about 220 to freshen edges.
That's just me though, and I'm a weirdo.
If I were to use a bench grinder, I would probably opt for 80 and 120 grit wheels. 80 to set the edge, and 120 to freshen the edge between turnings. I would also opt for the white or pink friable wheels.
That's just me though, and I'm a weirdo.
If I were to use a bench grinder, I would probably opt for 80 and 120 grit wheels. 80 to set the edge, and 120 to freshen the edge between turnings. I would also opt for the white or pink friable wheels.