Bench Grinder Basics

Thank you! There is a ton of good info here and great "how to" for those getting started.

This jig only works with long shank chisels. And flat shapes

@FineWoodworking Great Video. I found a great deal on a Bench Grinder but the week is really small ~5" What do I give up with a small wheel?

I’m having a hard time getting my chisels like that! That’s great sharpening.

Wheel name plz

I've watched a lot of videos on how to sharpen chisels/plane irons on a bench grinder. This is the first video I've seen that explained the process in a clear manner. It's the only video I've seen on the subject that was actually helpful.

I ended up getting a jig made by Peach Tree, from Amazon. It works great. I use it with a vintage hand crank grinder, so there's no worry about overheating and losing the temper. I can lock it into the sliding mechanism, and check it with a small machinist square. Then I can slide it left and right, with my left hand, while cranking the grinder with my right.

I briefly tried doing it free hand on an electric grinder. Very briefly. That was a disaster. I'm pretty sure the guys who do it free hand are using some sort of black magic.

What grit that stone?

🌹Greetings 🌹 and Bravo 🔔

Excellent, thank you! Subscribed! I needed the tool rest information, and grinding chisel blade tips.

1. Can you recommend a good quality grinding wheel dresser tool? So much junk on Amazon.

2. Anyone know of a decent CBN grinding wheel? Apparently it is better (and cheaper) than a diamond grinding wheel as it does not heat up easily and second in hardness after a diamond. So you get 4 things with a CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) wheel: Bushings are machined and fit well reducing vibration of wheel, material is a heat sink and does not overheat, it is much harder than regular stone wheels, you do not need to prep the wheel with dressing it like a stone wheel.

Prices on Amazon run $70 - $80 each for CBN wheels, and they vary in arbor hole size. Some are 'diamond' coated but avoid these. Get the all CBN material. Not sure of what grit to get either -80 or finer, to sharpen chisels, drill bits, and kitchen knives. I am a novice at sharpening and bench grinders. I could really use some help.

I also need a 6" bench grinder and was considering the Metabo. It is easy to slip off the housing guards and this is a big advantage. Please advise - anyone?

Still a relevant way to sharpen and great tips on how to set proper angles, but I've heard you should NOT quench the metal! Severe temperature changes in the metal created by dipping it in cold water has the possibility of creating hairline cracks in the metal at the thinnest part of the blade. If your tool is that hot, you've probably left it on the wheel too long, or are pushing too hard. A really neat trick is to use a heat sink from a discarded computer to help cool the steel without risking changing the metalurgy of the steel - it works amazingly well. I've also noticed that the specific grinder used by Asa in this video is a "low" speed grinder (<1800 rpm). That also makes a difference with heat build up. As mentioned earlier, I have switched to a low grit (80) CBN wheel. The metal in the CBN wheel is a fabulous heat sink and disappates the heat very well even if you're working on a higher speed grinder - and BONUS - you never have to true the wheel.

This is worth content in this days where any idiot is call influencer

How are the first two tips of a bench grinder basics video to throw away your wheel and throw away your tool rest?

Gone are the days of skilful, artisans doing this type of work by hand and eye, thank God I'm still here.

Thank You So much 💪❤️😀

Senator Armstrong seems to have found a more peaceful occupation.

Awesome! kindly a link where to buy this adjustable rest?

Fantastic video, thanks!

I just bought a similar tool rest and was looking for information about how best to use it. Your video was exactly what I needed. I watched it a couple of times. Thank you and Fine Woodworking for showing us how.

From a safety perspective I suggest installing an eye shield and wearing safety glasses. Thanks

This is what I've never understood about bench grinders: If you are chisel grinding an edge, don't you want a flat grind? Doesn't the wheel lend itself to a concave edge geometry?

Great video I like to watch videos that are general because if I pick up one new thing it's a positive.

hey everyone im a retired tool man,, this guy is rounding off the wheel ,,thats a no no,, the wheel has to b flat ,, get a dressing wheel to make it flat not the chinese thing he got from a dollar store ,, it a laf

Thankyou! Very clear informative video!

If I want to use MDF wheels to sharpen knives, do I buy a bench grinder? Do I want 6" or 8"? What shaft size is most common?

what kind of grinding stone is he using?

thanks for some actual knowledge and vaiable actual info
which is maybe SO missing in the zoomer (or whatver ) age
God speed u

I would have rolled up my sleeves and wore safety glasses, that would be a good start.

Wonderful thanks

Thank you for video I learned a lot.

Hey, thanks for this video. Very informative, including mentioning the diamond rougher and the veritas jig. Helps a lot!

What do you do with the burr at the end?

What brand is the grinder thanks

I was hoping since it was a fine homebuilding video I could use it for my students...no safety gear at all. I cant show that to my students...safety first!

Why is the stone spinning that direction? It can easily catch a tool and get clogged and damaged isn't it?

The Bob Ross of benchgrinding...

great job teacher, novice wood turner. struggled sharpening cutting tools. thanks.

A helpful classic video.

What's happeneds if you use the side??????

Is that an 8in bench grinder?

Great video. This is exactly what I was looking for!

well, as a turner, this video was obsolete before it was made. CBN grinding wheels are better in every single way you can look at them. I got rid of my Veritas grinder platform 10 years ago.

This video is great

fryable? friable?

This is not Bench Grinder basics. This is Sharpening Chisel basics.

Nice video but you only sharpen half of it you forgot the most important part before you sharpen the Bevel you most flatten the back of the chisel or you’re not going to have the sharpest tool possible
Flattening the back Is the hardest and longest part of sharpening a chisel in many times overlooked I hope this helps you going forward

How come no mention of grinder wheel speed?

Thanks for sharing... This has been very helpful...