Robert Sorby ProEdge - Sharpening Standard Profile Gouges; Sharpening Woodworking Chisels and Plane Irons

SharpeningStandardProleGouges
Used in conjunction with the very ne abrasive sharpening belts, the woodworking chisel jig
will give a perfect cutting edge on any woodworking chisel and plane iron.
The Angle Setter has all the recommended bevel angles, depending
on the wood being used, for woodworking chisels such as bevel edge,
paring and framing chisels .
Ensure that the desired sharpening belt is tted, the angle setter is set
to the required angle and tighten the
locking bolt. Check that the slot in
the tool rest is clean and place the key of the straight edge jig
into it. Switch on the ProEdge and carefully place the tool to be
sharpened against the guide bar of the jig.
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SharpeningStandardProleGouges
Keeping a gouge in a consistent position whilst maintaining the required bevel angle takes
many hours of practice with a lot of frustration along the way.
The Standard Prole gouge jig* allows the gouge to sit in the same
position and allows it to roll in a constant axis giving a single faced
bevel. Set the angle setter to the required pre-set or preferred angle
and lock into place with the locking lever.
Sit the locating key of the block into the slot in the tool platform.
Switch on the ProEdge and gently place the gouge into the
v-shape of the block. Push the tool up against the abrasive belt
and slowly roll it from one side to the other.
Carefully push the tool forward until the bevel makes contact with
the sharpening belt. Hold the blade against the jig and slowly slide
it from side to side.