Achieving the perfect bevel angle on your turning tools depends on one critical factor: consistency. Even if your sharpening jig is set correctly, your results will vary if your tool sits deeper or shallower in the holder each time you sharpen.
The Raptor® Grinding Jig Guide eliminates the guesswork by providing a physical stop to set the exact protrusion depth of your tool in the holder. Whether you are establishing a primary cutting edge, a 40/40 grind, or a secondary clearance bevel, these guides ensure your setup is identical every time you return to the grinder.
Why You Need the Raptor® Grinding Jig Guide:
- Essential Depth Setting: The Raptor® Grinding Jig Guide ensures that the tool is set to the correct depth in the tool holder before you begin the sharpening process.
- Eliminate “Eyeballing”: Stop using rulers or marks on your workbench; these guides provide a repeatable physical reference for professional-grade results.
- Extend Tool Life: By ensuring the tool is positioned identically every time, you remove the minimum amount of metal required to refresh the edge, making your expensive gouges last longer.
- Secondary Bevel Capability: Easily create a secondary (clearance) bevel to prevent heel-rubbing and scoring marks on your workpieces.
- Built for Shops: Laser-cut from 1/8” solid steel and powder-coated for a lifetime of use in demanding woodturning environments.
Choosing the Correct Size:
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1-3/4" Guide: The standard protrusion setting for turners using 6” diameter grinding wheels.
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2" Guide: The standard protrusion setting for turners using 8” diameter grinding wheels.
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2-1/2" Guide: Used on 8” wheels to set the protrusion for grinding a secondary (clearance) bevel. First, sharpen the primary edge using the 2” guide, then switch to the 2-1/2” guide to grind the clearance bevel.
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3" Guide: Specifically designed for the 40/40 grind setup on 8” grinding wheels to achieve the required geometry.
Specifications:
- Construction: 1/8” solid steel.
- Finish: durable powder coating.
- Design: symmetrical for easy mounting and use on either side of the grinder.
- Origin: proudly made in the USA.
- Compatibility: works with Easy Grind™, Oneway® Vari-Grind™, Woodcut™ Tru-Grind, and most other major sharpening systems.
Simplify your sharpening workflow and get back to the lathe faster with Raptor® Grinding Jig Guides. Instructions are linked below.
