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Lathe Tool Grinding Jig
Hi

I needed to make an acurate tool to cut a thread and my off-hand grinding isn't too wonderful. I looked around for a jig and found this one:


https://www.gadgetbuilder.com/ThreadingTools.html

It looked good to me so I made one. Naturally, I added some "improvements".

I used alluminium because that was what came out of the scrap bin. I fabricated because I don't have a mill. I avoided pins by cutting the angle along the base piece. The tool holding block can be located in any one of three positions along the length of the base. I added a fence-plate to allow a wider range of angles to be cut.

No drawings or dimensions. This is a junk box project.
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The jig being used to grind a tool.  The cutting edge is face down because it is easier to hold the jig that way.  The ruler is being used as a fence to keep the jig at the right angle.
The jig being used to grind a tool. The cutting edge is face down because it is easier to hold the jig that way. The ruler is being used as a fence to keep the jig at the right angle.
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The fence plate screwed in place so it doesn't get lost.
The fence plate screwed in place so it doesn't get lost.
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When the fence plate is screwed on as shown, the angle is zero degrees.
When the fence plate is screwed on as shown, the angle is zero degrees.
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When the fence plate is screwed on, angles up to about 30 degrees can be set.
When the fence plate is screwed on, angles up to about 30 degrees can be set.
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A tool in the guide read to sharpen.
A tool in the guide read to sharpen.
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Regards

Dazz
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Ahhh...

You never fail to impress Dazz...
Keep up the good work!
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