Sharpening is a big challenge for so many new woodturners who do not want to go the carbide route. This system sure makes it easy. Since this video they now have a universal base that can accommodate almost all grinders that really helps with the initial one-time grinder setup since few if any grinders are at the right height. It also makes it easy to square up the jigs which I have found difficult with the Oneway.
I specifically went with carbide so I can cut. Now. No sharpening frustrations. My plan is to go HSS when the budget allows. New tools and sharpening system; costs are a factor. -Mike P (too)
I’m a novice turner and needed to buy a sharpening system. After some research, I decided to buy this system and grinder. I am very happy I did; it is easy and fast to get repeatable ground angles on my tools. I was impressed how much sharper my tools were using CBN wheels. I had been using a Tormek. This made a big improvement in my turning.
Thanks for sharing Mike. I got my cbn wheel from Ken, he’s a great guy. I wish I would have gotten it from the start. What I’m really interested in though is the base for the Rikon grinder and the platform for skew sharpening on the sides of the wheel, both are excellent ideas.
Mike, thanks for keeping this system in the front of my mind. I.e. I am looking for a sharpening system that has a low learning curve and reminders like this vid keep Kodiak visible. Thanks for sharing ! Consider your vid a PSA 😁 -Mike
Looks cool. I've got a jig made from wood from plans I found on the internet for gouges. A good option if you don't have the money for one of these yet.
I got a lot of experience using this jig at the Chattanooga symposium 2022. I especially like it for easy onetime initial grinder setup and the platform. I do not see their bowl gouge accessory helping me because I have used the Varigrind for years. But I definitely see that advantages for folks struggling with getting a good repeatable edge on their gouges.
Ken had a large booth in the vendor area at the Turning Southern Style Symposium. He goes to a lot and you can check out his schedule on his website. His website is in the description area of the video.
Like the platform a lot, especially with its wolverine compatibility. I'm not sold on the gouge side though. If used as instructed, the user seems limited on angles and grinds. I don't know about other turners, but I like to tweak my gouges from time to time. And I guarantee my gouges don't match Ken's.
I'd love to hear more about custom settings/custimization. For instance I've seen several turners who use a bowl gouge with the wing on one side pulled way back. Clearly the 123AB rhetoric is the angle marketing is pushing, and it makes sense, but perhaps if there were a way to make it infinitely adjustable while still providing the recommended stops. Perhaps instead of making the guillotine drop into notches in the bar, have it drop into a notch in a collar. You could set the collar where you like it on the bar, say 38 degrees because you like to be difficult, and then you have the same exact repeat-ability but a user can tweak the settings if they desire. Anyway, looks awesome. Just have to save up the money. It's not just the cost of the jig but the jig and the wheels. All reasonable costs. Just a big pill all at once.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning To me the statement "want simple" implies, beginner. I think everyone wants simple but not everyone is willing to change their profiles. Perhaps infinitely adjustable implied the wrong connotations. My thought was, you could set it up using whatever settings you want, after which you would almost never touch it again, and it would be infinitely/perfectly repeatable. The combination of the cbn wheel and the presets achieves the holy grail of fast simple use, and perfect replication. But why stop there? With the "hard coded" settings, we end up with my way (preference) or the highway. Turners tend to be particular. If it we were able to set the 3 or 4 presets to match our preferences rather than those of someone else, we would have infinite repeat-ability of our own special sauce. I know my idea is a bit late to the game, they are already in production, but I do think it's an improvement that would open up the market and, well, make me happy :) Perhaps if I get one and I feel the need, I'll try to customize the stops on my own. It does seem to be the best game in town and it is somewhat customizable as Ken Rizza mentioned,
@@raifharik1454 I think you could match many grinds with their A and B and by adusting the slide arm. Once you get the distance set, you can mark and cut a custom notch with an angle grinder.
Sharpening is a big challenge for so many new woodturners who do not want to go the carbide route. This system sure makes it easy. Since this video they now have a universal base that can accommodate almost all grinders that really helps with the initial one-time grinder setup since few if any grinders are at the right height. It also makes it easy to square up the jigs which I have found difficult with the Oneway.
I specifically went with carbide so I can cut. Now. No sharpening frustrations.
My plan is to go HSS when the budget allows. New tools and sharpening system; costs are a factor.
-Mike P (too)
I’m a novice turner and needed to buy a sharpening system. After some research, I decided to buy this system and grinder. I am very happy I did; it is easy and fast to get repeatable ground angles on my tools. I was impressed how much sharper my tools were using CBN wheels. I had been using a Tormek. This made a big improvement in my turning.
Great to hear!
Ken has great products and he just showed another great one - Mike thanks for sharing Ken's newest product
Ken is always coming out with great stuff! And it never fails to make me spend money! LOL
Billy
I feel your pain!
Great video my friend
I appreciate that, James
Thanks for sharing. It’s a nice system and sure makes it easy and repeatable.
Thanks for your support, Tim. Enjoyed hanging out with you at TSS.
Thanks, Mike!
awesome jig . mike your the man buddy
Thanks for this video, Mike. I have seen this product in a couple of other videos, but didn’t really know anything about it.
Thansk, Rick. Hope all is going well.
That’s something I’ll have to look into, especially the one that will fit my Wolverine set up that I bought last year. Thanks Mike.
The platform is a nice upgrade for a Wolverine setup.
Thanks for sharing Mike. I got my cbn wheel from Ken, he’s a great guy. I wish I would have gotten it from the start. What I’m really interested in though is the base for the Rikon grinder and the platform for skew sharpening on the sides of the wheel, both are excellent ideas.
They do make mounting the grinder and jig quick and easy.
I know what I’m saving up for.... 😁
Mike, thanks for keeping this system in the front of my mind. I.e. I am looking for a sharpening system that has a low learning curve and reminders like this vid keep Kodiak visible.
Thanks for sharing ! Consider your vid a PSA 😁 -Mike
Yes, it is good for new turners to have options when buying equipment they will use a very long time like a sharpening system.
Another awesome design from Ken! I’m so interested in the platform.
I have this system. Will the wolverine arms work with this?
Yes
Great system! Pity we find it hard to get those CBN wheels in South Africa.
So sorry!
Did the platform not have a 35 degree setting? Isn't that the angle many roughing gouges are sharpened to?
Check the comments. I think Ken gave the angles. My SRG is 45
Great piece Mike, really enjoyed it. Got a question for you. I have a Tormek that I’m going to put a CBN wheel on. What grit would you get?
I don't have a Tormek. I would call Ken Rizza.
Sounds excellent, unfortunately I don't have a CBN wheel and can't afford to change my grinding wheel
Folks have been using AO wheels for years quite successfuly. We are always one tool away from greatness, aren't we?
Looks cool. I've got a jig made from wood from plans I found on the internet for gouges. A good option if you don't have the money for one of these yet.
Making jigs is fun for folks that like to make jigs.😄😄
Thanks Mike. Have you had a chance to actually use the jig?
I got a lot of experience using this jig at the Chattanooga symposium 2022. I especially like it for easy onetime initial grinder setup and the platform. I do not see their bowl gouge accessory helping me because I have used the Varigrind for years. But I definitely see that advantages for folks struggling with getting a good repeatable edge on their gouges.
Is this open to the public or online only? Thanks for sharing
Ken had a large booth in the vendor area at the Turning Southern Style Symposium. He goes to a lot and you can check out his schedule on his website. His website is in the description area of the video.
Mike Peace Woodturning thanks
Like the platform a lot, especially with its wolverine compatibility. I'm not sold on the gouge side though. If used as instructed, the user seems limited on angles and grinds. I don't know about other turners, but I like to tweak my gouges from time to time. And I guarantee my gouges don't match Ken's.
I think the system is primarily for newer turners that want simple or anyone struggling with getting a good repeatable bevel on their gouges.
I'd love to hear more about custom settings/custimization. For instance I've seen several turners who use a bowl gouge with the wing on one side pulled way back. Clearly the 123AB rhetoric is the angle marketing is pushing, and it makes sense, but perhaps if there were a way to make it infinitely adjustable while still providing the recommended stops. Perhaps instead of making the guillotine drop into notches in the bar, have it drop into a notch in a collar. You could set the collar where you like it on the bar, say 38 degrees because you like to be difficult, and then you have the same exact repeat-ability but a user can tweak the settings if they desire.
Anyway, looks awesome. Just have to save up the money. It's not just the cost of the jig but the jig and the wheels. All reasonable costs. Just a big pill all at once.
Raif, I believe this is targeted for turners who want simple. If you want infinitely adjustable, I guess the Oneway jig would be more your cup of tip.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning To me the statement "want simple" implies, beginner. I think everyone wants simple but not everyone is willing to change their profiles. Perhaps infinitely adjustable implied the wrong connotations. My thought was, you could set it up using whatever settings you want, after which you would almost never touch it again, and it would be infinitely/perfectly repeatable. The combination of the cbn wheel and the presets achieves the holy grail of fast simple use, and perfect replication. But why stop there? With the "hard coded" settings, we end up with my way (preference) or the highway. Turners tend to be particular. If it we were able to set the 3 or 4 presets to match our preferences rather than those of someone else, we would have infinite repeat-ability of our own special sauce.
I know my idea is a bit late to the game, they are already in production, but I do think it's an improvement that would open up the market and, well, make me happy :) Perhaps if I get one and I feel the need, I'll try to customize the stops on my own. It does seem to be the best game in town and it is somewhat customizable as Ken Rizza mentioned,
@@raifharik1454 I think you could match many grinds with their A and B and by adusting the slide arm. Once you get the distance set, you can mark and cut a custom notch with an angle grinder.
first lol .