Bench Grinder Tool Rest
It will work with both 6 and 8 diameter grinders and belt sanders with a 1 wide wheel or belt.
Bench grinder tool rest. Adjustable tool rests 1 2 hp induction motor with lights. A bench grinder is an indispensable tool for maintaining an edge on chisels turning tools and plane irons. The veritas tool rest mounts solidly to your bench in front of the grinder and provides a sturdy square support that can be folded out of the way for free hand grinding operations.
The 4 wide tool rest may be used with 6 or 8 grinders and can straddle wheels up to 1 wide. It is secured directly to your bench. The tool rest can be quickly removed from its base to allow unencumbered free hand grinding.
Bench grinder 6 in. We earn from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links. This one is from harbor freight and it needs help.
For many woodworkers it s the first step in the tool sharpening process. Bench grinder tool rest part 3 duration. Inexpensive bench grinders have tool rests that are finicky and difficult to adjust.
Tool rest support bench grinder safety gauges also known as safety scales these gauges confirm that the gaps between the grinding wheel and the tool rest and tongue comply with osha and ansi requirements. Sold by treehouse deals an ebay marketplace seller. It also works well as a tool rest for belt sanders.
A handy angle gauge comes with the tool rest. In this video i. Homemade grinder tool rest veritas grinding jig review woodworking with stumpy nubs 7 duration.
Add to compare compare now. Oneway s wolverine grinding jig middle and bottom photo sources accepts a variety of rests to easily sharpen chisels plane irons or woodturning tools. Adjustable replacement tool rest sharpening jig for 6 inch or 8 inch bench grinders and sanders bg features internal lock washers for extra platform stability by peachtree woodworking supply as advertised by bill o rights.
Build a dedicated stand if you have floor space for it. Get on solid ground to keep your bench grinder from scooting away while sharpening anchor it down. This bench grinder tool rest seeks to overcome these weaknesses.
How to make a set of improved tool rests for the ubiquitous 6 inch import bench grinder.