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  1. 22nd May 2009, 06:42 PM #1
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    Default A sharp weekend.

    Ok folks.

    I will be holding a sharpening and get together weekend on June 20th and 21st at the shed in Tooradin.

    Usual catering arrangements. BYO. There is space if you wish to stay the night.

    It will be held over both days with the same format on both days but you are welcome to come to both days because different things come up. The day will start at 10.00AM but you are welcome from 7.30 onwards.

    The tru-grind and Tormek jigs will be used to demonstrate the setups for obtaining the best edge.

    Different stones will also be in use so you can best evaluate what you need.

    Jigs will also be on sale.

    Subjects covered will be how to set up a grinder for maximum efficiency, the reasons why tools are shaped differently for different purposes and how to obtain that and answer as many questions as we can.

    We will only be covering turning tools. Bring your chisels along.
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  3. 22nd May 2009, 06:59 PM #2
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    OK, I think I'm coming down. Subject to the spouse agreeing to look after the dogs!

    But only if we get to see say a dozen chisels shaped with the Elsworth grind (I think it may take that long for me to get the hang of it).

    Also, I'd like to see the Tru-grind and the Tormek used in tandem to get the perfect fingernail grind.

    The pressure is on , no doubt you won't disappoint.

    I'm sure there will be plenty of interest out there, as blunt tools make it hard for anyone. And let's face it, sharpening isn't exactly a skill that the bulk of woodworkers / turners can brag about.

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    I forgot to add, it might be useful to show the troops how to get a radius on the skew chisel using the Tru grind system. Works a treat and is very much a "highly recommended" grind by R. Raffan. Less catches too!

    Also, can we cover bevel angles? Perhaps with some demos on some hard stuff showing what hard wood can do to acute angles. Redgum comes to mind particularly with the skew chisel.

    And yes, I'll be bringing my new toys down for a re-sharpen!

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    Great idea. Thanks .

    Will be there on the 20th.
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    do you a definate answer to arrange for "crowd control" or can we just turn up (so to speak)?
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    Wow, sounds fantastic. So when are you heading up to Sydney

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    Quote Originally Posted by jefferson View Post
    I forgot to add, it might be useful to show the troops how to get a radius on the skew chisel using the Tru grind system. Works a treat and is very much a "highly recommended" grind by R. Raffan. Less catches too!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ozkaban View Post
    Wow, sounds fantastic. So when are you heading up to Sydney

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    Quote Originally Posted by bowl-basher View Post
    These victorian's are much better orginsed than us.... I be thinking
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    As for going to Sydney, you never know.
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    Great show - count me in for the Saturday. What you taught me in Ballarat has completely changed the way I turn (for the better). Looking forward to the 20th.
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    Will be interesting for sure, count me in!

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    and crew,

    I'd also like to add some other "items" to the weekend:

    - "feathering" which occurs when using my Tormek
    - the fingernail grind, particularly with my Hamlet German spindle gouges
    - the importance of "painting" the bevel to get the grind right

    If possible, can we compare the various grinds for gouges for both spindles and gouges?

    Will try to be there without fail.

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