I made a real simple jig out of 3 scrap pieces of Ipe. I put the
jointer knife on my table saw and held the bevel against the table
surface and set my table saw at the same angle. I ripped a piece of
Ipe at this angle. I then lowered the blade and moved the fence in a
little to make a grove just under the width and thickness of the
knife. I used a couple of nuts and bolts to fasten the top piece to
the first piece and clamp the knife. The third piece is held on with
screws and the holes are oblong to allow it to slide for a little
angle adjustment. I used a screw on each side to mount some roller
bearings. A piece of card board at the top was just thick enough to
clamp the knife nice and tight without any movement.
I just clamp the blade in the jig and move the jig back and forth over
sandpaper glued to glass. It makes a better edge than I have ever
recieved from a sharpening service.
Side View.
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Knife
"Rob V" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> > I made a jig and use the scarey sharp system to sharpen the knives.
> > Works great and is less work than buying more knives or taking the old
> > knives to the sharpener.
>
> Care to share your jig details??
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> "Oughtsix" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I have had a HF 6" jointer for 6+ years now. It is one of the most
> > used tools in my shop. I have only moved the fence a few times. When
> > I clamp down the fence on mine it likes to tilt a bit while
> > tightening. No biggie, it stays put once set.
> >
> > For dust collection I have been using a piece of stove pipe flashing.
> > It is about 12" x 12" and is made to go over a stove pipe on a roof.
> > It has a cone shaped chute and my 4" flex tubing fits on it nicely.
> > Mounting is a little tricky, 4 pieces of duct tape and it has never
> > fallen off. I have never had a clog.
> >
> > I made a jig and use the scarey sharp system to sharpen the knives.
> > Works great and is less work than buying more knives or taking the old
> > knives to the sharpener.
> >
> > I have not found a reason to purchase a nicer 6" jointer but a 10"
> > long bed would be nice.
> >