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Chisel Mate Plus Sharpening System
Product Description
No grinder? No Problem! This complete chisel sharpening system resides on your lathe, ready to instantly sharpen any of your chisels on demand ! Go from turning to sharpening with a moment's notice. Get superior results because your chisels are sharpened on a flat sanding surface. You'll have optimum control and visibility of your chisel's bevel. The system includes many great benefits and features:
- An inexpensive, reliable, fast and convenient way to sharpen any Lathe Chisel
- Includes 5 hook and loop sanding discs
- Sturdy 8" aluminum back plate has large surface area
- Quick and easy changing of sanding discs
- Adjustable chisel guide toolrest with "V" support included
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Added August 30, 2019 by Glenn D
Excellent sharpening system for the cost, with very easy modifications
"The good points: the aluminum plate is flat, and it balanced perfectly with NO adaptation on my 1"x8tpi spindle. I didn't spend any time centering it, it was truly right on the money. The bad: I didn't like the idea of the hook-and-loop system, so i went ahead and ordered some PSA 8" discs in 80grit and 180 grit. I MUCH prefer the PSA solution EVEN THOUGH it will be a bit more difficult to replace. BUT what's cool is that I can mount one 80grit disc on one side - and the 180grit disc on the other! I don't need two grinding wheels, and I just have to be careful with heat buildup since i'm pressing directly on the aluminum plate (rather than having a cushion and dissipation barrier of hook-and-loop). I sharpened eight turning tools in about 20 minutes on the 180grit disc, and they cut GREAT right off the sharpener. I got shine in some big-box-store white oak right off the tool, didn't even remove the burr on the concave side. Also, because I'm on a mini lathe, I moved the chisel guide to the OTHER side of the mount, and I can safely and easily increase the gouge's approach angle to the disc (and also stop bumping into the lathe bed with the chisel handle!). This works great for my spindle gouges, to achieve a longer bevel. Because I can really only use the outer diameter for the gouges (due to interference of the gouge handle with the lathe bed at the angle I want to grind), I've chosen to use the inner diameter for skews and such, in order to make full use of the sanding surface. VERY happy with this system so far! Please see the attached images for a better idea of the setup."
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Added August 30, 2019 by Glenn D
Excellent sharpening system for the cost, with very easy modifications
"The good points: the aluminum plate is flat, and it balanced perfectly with NO adaptation on my 1"x8tpi spindle. I didn't spend any time centering it, it was truly right on the money. The bad: I didn't like the idea of the hook-and-loop system, so i went ahead and ordered some PSA 8" discs in 80grit and 180 grit. I MUCH prefer the PSA solution EVEN THOUGH it will be a bit more difficult to replace. BUT what's cool is that I can mount one 80grit disc on one side - and the 180grit disc on the other! I don't need two grinding wheels, and I just have to be careful with heat buildup since i'm pressing directly on the aluminum plate (rather than having a cushion and dissipation barrier of hook-and-loop). I sharpened eight turning tools in about 20 minutes on the 180grit disc, and they cut GREAT right off the sharpener. I got shine in some big-box-store white oak right off the tool, didn't even remove the burr on the concave side. Also, because I'm on a mini lathe, I moved the chisel guide to the OTHER side of the mount, and I can safely and easily increase the gouge's approach angle to the disc (and also stop bumping into the lathe bed with the chisel handle!). This works great for my spindle gouges, to achieve a longer bevel. Because I can really only use the outer diameter for the gouges (due to interference of the gouge handle with the lathe bed at the angle I want to grind), I've chosen to use the inner diameter for skews and such, in order to make full use of the sanding surface. VERY happy with this system so far! Please see the attached images for a better idea of the setup."
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Added August 30, 2019 by Glenn D
Excellent sharpening system for the cost, with very easy modifications
"The good points: the aluminum plate is flat, and it balanced perfectly with NO adaptation on my 1"x8tpi spindle. I didn't spend any time centering it, it was truly right on the money. The bad: I didn't like the idea of the hook-and-loop system, so i went ahead and ordered some PSA 8" discs in 80grit and 180 grit. I MUCH prefer the PSA solution EVEN THOUGH it will be a bit more difficult to replace. BUT what's cool is that I can mount one 80grit disc on one side - and the 180grit disc on the other! I don't need two grinding wheels, and I just have to be careful with heat buildup since i'm pressing directly on the aluminum plate (rather than having a cushion and dissipation barrier of hook-and-loop). I sharpened eight turning tools in about 20 minutes on the 180grit disc, and they cut GREAT right off the sharpener. I got shine in some big-box-store white oak right off the tool, didn't even remove the burr on the concave side. Also, because I'm on a mini lathe, I moved the chisel guide to the OTHER side of the mount, and I can safely and easily increase the gouge's approach angle to the disc (and also stop bumping into the lathe bed with the chisel handle!). This works great for my spindle gouges, to achieve a longer bevel. Because I can really only use the outer diameter for the gouges (due to interference of the gouge handle with the lathe bed at the angle I want to grind), I've chosen to use the inner diameter for skews and such, in order to make full use of the sanding surface. VERY happy with this system so far! Please see the attached images for a better idea of the setup."
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Added August 30, 2019 by Glenn D
Excellent sharpening system for the cost, with very easy modifications
"The good points: the aluminum plate is flat, and it balanced perfectly with NO adaptation on my 1"x8tpi spindle. I didn't spend any time centering it, it was truly right on the money. The bad: I didn't like the idea of the hook-and-loop system, so i went ahead and ordered some PSA 8" discs in 80grit and 180 grit. I MUCH prefer the PSA solution EVEN THOUGH it will be a bit more difficult to replace. BUT what's cool is that I can mount one 80grit disc on one side - and the 180grit disc on the other! I don't need two grinding wheels, and I just have to be careful with heat buildup since i'm pressing directly on the aluminum plate (rather than having a cushion and dissipation barrier of hook-and-loop). I sharpened eight turning tools in about 20 minutes on the 180grit disc, and they cut GREAT right off the sharpener. I got shine in some big-box-store white oak right off the tool, didn't even remove the burr on the concave side. Also, because I'm on a mini lathe, I moved the chisel guide to the OTHER side of the mount, and I can safely and easily increase the gouge's approach angle to the disc (and also stop bumping into the lathe bed with the chisel handle!). This works great for my spindle gouges, to achieve a longer bevel. Because I can really only use the outer diameter for the gouges (due to interference of the gouge handle with the lathe bed at the angle I want to grind), I've chosen to use the inner diameter for skews and such, in order to make full use of the sanding surface. VERY happy with this system so far! Please see the attached images for a better idea of the setup."
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Added August 30, 2019 by Glenn D
Excellent sharpening system for the cost, with very easy modifications
"The good points: the aluminum plate is flat, and it balanced perfectly with NO adaptation on my 1"x8tpi spindle. I didn't spend any time centering it, it was truly right on the money. The bad: I didn't like the idea of the hook-and-loop system, so i went ahead and ordered some PSA 8" discs in 80grit and 180 grit. I MUCH prefer the PSA solution EVEN THOUGH it will be a bit more difficult to replace. BUT what's cool is that I can mount one 80grit disc on one side - and the 180grit disc on the other! I don't need two grinding wheels, and I just have to be careful with heat buildup since i'm pressing directly on the aluminum plate (rather than having a cushion and dissipation barrier of hook-and-loop). I sharpened eight turning tools in about 20 minutes on the 180grit disc, and they cut GREAT right off the sharpener. I got shine in some big-box-store white oak right off the tool, didn't even remove the burr on the concave side. Also, because I'm on a mini lathe, I moved the chisel guide to the OTHER side of the mount, and I can safely and easily increase the gouge's approach angle to the disc (and also stop bumping into the lathe bed with the chisel handle!). This works great for my spindle gouges, to achieve a longer bevel. Because I can really only use the outer diameter for the gouges (due to interference of the gouge handle with the lathe bed at the angle I want to grind), I've chosen to use the inner diameter for skews and such, in order to make full use of the sanding surface. VERY happy with this system so far! Please see the attached images for a better idea of the setup."
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Added August 30, 2019 by Glenn D
Excellent sharpening system for the cost, with very easy modifications
"The good points: the aluminum plate is flat, and it balanced perfectly with NO adaptation on my 1"x8tpi spindle. I didn't spend any time centering it, it was truly right on the money. The bad: I didn't like the idea of the hook-and-loop system, so i went ahead and ordered some PSA 8" discs in 80grit and 180 grit. I MUCH prefer the PSA solution EVEN THOUGH it will be a bit more difficult to replace. BUT what's cool is that I can mount one 80grit disc on one side - and the 180grit disc on the other! I don't need two grinding wheels, and I just have to be careful with heat buildup since i'm pressing directly on the aluminum plate (rather than having a cushion and dissipation barrier of hook-and-loop). I sharpened eight turning tools in about 20 minutes on the 180grit disc, and they cut GREAT right off the sharpener. I got shine in some big-box-store white oak right off the tool, didn't even remove the burr on the concave side. Also, because I'm on a mini lathe, I moved the chisel guide to the OTHER side of the mount, and I can safely and easily increase the gouge's approach angle to the disc (and also stop bumping into the lathe bed with the chisel handle!). This works great for my spindle gouges, to achieve a longer bevel. Because I can really only use the outer diameter for the gouges (due to interference of the gouge handle with the lathe bed at the angle I want to grind), I've chosen to use the inner diameter for skews and such, in order to make full use of the sanding surface. VERY happy with this system so far! Please see the attached images for a better idea of the setup."
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Added September 26, 2019 by vern
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"Excellent sharpening system I sharpen from the back side so I don't cut into the sanding disk nice polish surface when don"
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Added August 30, 2019 by Glenn D
Excellent sharpening system for the cost, with very easy modifications
"The good points: the aluminum plate is flat, and it balanced perfectly with NO adaptation on my 1"x8tpi spindle. I didn't spend any time centering it, it was truly right on the money. The bad: I didn't like the idea of the hook-and-loop system, so i went ahead and ordered some PSA 8" discs in 80grit and 180 grit. I MUCH prefer the PSA solution EVEN THOUGH it will be a bit more difficult to replace. BUT what's cool is that I can mount one 80grit disc on one side - and the 180grit disc on the other! I don't need two grinding wheels, and I just have to be careful with heat buildup since i'm pressing directly on the aluminum plate (rather than having a cushion and dissipation barrier of hook-and-loop). I sharpened eight turning tools in about 20 minutes on the 180grit disc, and they cut GREAT right off the sharpener. I got shine in some big-box-store white oak right off the tool, didn't even remove the burr on the concave side. Also, because I'm on a mini lathe, I moved the chisel guide to the OTHER side of the mount, and I can safely and easily increase the gouge's approach angle to the disc (and also stop bumping into the lathe bed with the chisel handle!). This works great for my spindle gouges, to achieve a longer bevel. Because I can really only use the outer diameter for the gouges (due to interference of the gouge handle with the lathe bed at the angle I want to grind), I've chosen to use the inner diameter for skews and such, in order to make full use of the sanding surface. VERY happy with this system so far! Please see the attached images for a better idea of the setup."
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| Specification | Description |
| Size: | Sanding plate and disc: 8in dia |
| Material Type: | High Speed Steel |
| Headstock Taper: | 1" x 8tpi |
| Tool Post Diameter: | 5/8" |
| Category: | Chisel Sharpening & Grinding |
