Fantastic New Bevel Grinding Jig!

CDHumiston

CDHumiston

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So...I've been through at least 3 other grinding jigs and none of them worked for me.

I just received my Contender Works Jig with both size Magchucks and I could not be happier!

Finally, a jig that makes it super simple to remove the blade, flip it around and work on the other side!

I am able to put my blade in a carbide holder and then attach it to the Magchuck plate and go to work.

With the blade attached like this I am finally getting the plunge on both sides of the blade perfect!

Worth every penny!
 
I am happy you have posted this! Thanks! A new Contender workrest system was installed just two days ago on my old KMG and the long table has made me know I'll try a jig eventually. Darren makes nice stuff. The endorsement that it works well is important.

Thanks, again. Hope it is your last jig.
 
CDHumiston said:
So...I've been through at least 3 other grinding jigs and none of them worked for me.

I just received my Contender Works Jig with both size Magchucks and I could not be happier!

Finally, a jig that makes it super simple to remove the blade, flip it around and work on the other side!

I am able to put my blade in a carbide holder and then attach it to the Magchuck plate and go to work.

With the blade attached like this I am finally getting the plunge on both sides of the blade perfect!

Worth every penny!
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I'd love to see a video of it in action if you have time...
 
I first tried the OBM Grinding Jig and then the TR Maker. I could not get consistent plunges because you had to remove the knife in a lengthy process to do the other side.

I like to be able to flip the knife back and forth as I'm grinding so I can keep the grinds even. The Contender allows me to easily remove the knife and flip it back and forth.

I have the blade clamped in a carbide file guide which rests right up against the edge of the jig. I just work one side then release the Magchuck, flip the knife around and work the other side.
 
Here are a couple of pics showing the blade attached from each side. You just move the small pins from one side to the other to ensure proper placement of the blade. I rest the carbide holder right up against the jig for positioning as well.

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