Bench grinder tool rest - part 3

[@jeffiscool1805]

Using that aluminum extrusion as a slide is an excellent idea. My grinders have many uses as well and the idea to make a single tool rest and a few different "slides" so I can move one tool rest around between 3 grinders is going to save me a PILE of work. Nice workmanship. Thanks

[@JimmysCanal]

+Jeff Iscool Thanks for your comment, Jeff! I have limited space in my shop and since I use the grinder also as polisher this was "a space saver". Glad you like it! Thanks again. All the best Jimmy

[@jessesearls1389]

Hi Jimmy, beautiful work as usual. Lots of good ideas, and little tips to learn when watching these, even the still frame stuff tells a lot. Thanks.

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi Jesse, Thank you for your comment my friend! Glad to hear that my small project gives you ideas! I think that it's worth to make your own, I'll send you the measurements with mail. Thank you once again! All the best Jimmy

[@jessesearls1389]

Thanks Jimmy, I was out in the Out Back when you sent that, I'll send you a bit more info on my Workshop in time... all the best

[@brandoc1950]

I've had two pieces of that aluminum extrusion in the garage for ages, and wondered if I would ever have a use for it, then I found your videos. I have the grinder rest almost finished, made from some rusty old 12mm and 6mm mild steel plate, so it'll be functional but not pretty. :) Thanks for the inspiration.

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment! I'm happy to hear that you like the idea of using the aluminum rail for moving the tool rest from side to side. All the best Jimmy

[@brandoc1950]

Not quite finished, I need to make a fence, but it works OK. I can also fasten it to a pair of magnetic bases so that I can easily move it to my other grinders. Couple of pics here, hopefully - postimg.org/gallery/hcfijngm/

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi, It is very nice and most importantly stable since it's made from steel! I like the magnetic bases as well, if your other grinder is fixed on a steel plate, then the magnets will be steady as rocks! When you finish with the fence send me a link again to see it. Great job, thanks for sharing it with me!! Warm regards from Greece Jimmy

[@brandoc1950]

Jimmy, I made a fence and changed the handles. The bolts for the pivots are pinned so that they won't spin, so only one hand is needed to loosen and tighten the handles. I made a mistake with the countersunk bolts, I intended to put them underneath and grind the tops flat, but it's only cosmetic. Anyway, I am so pleased with the rest, I have decided to make another one. :) s26.postimg.org/fq2lb5ea1/IMG_4839.jpg

[@JimmysCanal]

I like the depth of the rest plate, it can hold longer tool bits as well as many other things that you may need to grind. It's perfect, I love it!! Thanks for sharing it with us. I can't wait to see the new one, I'm sure that is going to be perfect like this. All the best Jimmy

[@saretrob]

Nice rest. I always enjoy watching fine file work.

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you for the comment! I like to use the file- although it is sometimes a very lengthy process.

[@THATLAZYMACHINIST]

Nice work! I like the attention to detail1 Very well done, Marc L'Ecuyer

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much for your comment Marc! I know that it isn't super precise but upgrades my bench grinder and also helps me a lot when I need to grind my threading tools. Allow me to say that is a great aid for all novice machinist like me. Thanks again sir. Jimmy

[@allymoizer5166]

Brilliant! I've started one of my own. Thanks for the inspiration. I have a mill which is just as well because I could not even DREAM of such accuracy with my filing skills :)

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi Ally, Thank you very much for the comment, I really appreciate it! I can help you a bit if you want; send me your e-mail and I'll send you back pictures with measurements. All the best Jimmy

[@minskmade]

the quick release t-slot is brilliant....freakin great build

[@JimmysCanal]

Great comment! Many thanks. Best regards from Greece Jimmy

[@markgrevatt4867]

Hi Jimmy hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Wishing you and the family a prosperous & happy New year

[@JimmysCanal]

Hey Mark, Thank you very much, it was really great Christmas! Three weeks of vacations I think is more than fantastic as well as for preparing new projects for the shop! My best wishes for you and your family for the New Year and all that you wish for to come true the soonest possible! Cheers Jimmy

[@oficinamaolivre]

Beautiful accessory and with an impeccable finish. Congratulations

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much! All the best Jimmy

[@dzolotas]

Μπράβο!!! Σημασία στη λεπτομέρεια, μεράκι, αποτέλεσμα τέλειο!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Your camera lighting is the best!

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi William, Many thanks for your comment! Cheers Jimmy

[@popeyewatch]

Excellent tool rest. Thanks for sharing!

[@ErezAcker]

I'm just amazed by your skills and the amount of work and care you put into this project. I wish to know more about some of the techniques and tools you used for hand-shaping the metal. Are you a professional machinist or just hobbyist? Thank you.

[@FERGIOMARIA]

ottimoa lavorazione . complimenti per la professionalità

[@JimmysCanal]

Grazie per il tuo commento signore, lo apprezzo! Sono contento di sapere che ti piace. Saluti dalla Grecia Jimmy

[@roofermarc1]

Sweet. We all need one of these.

[@JimmysCanal]

Thanks! It is a very useful aid for the bench grinder. Jim.

[@patw999]

A fine job Jim.

[@JimmysCanal]

Thanks Pat, I really appreciate your comment! Best wishes Jimmy

[@guerd87]

This is unreal! Amount of fine finishing you put into this project! Would love to hone that skill eventually. Do you happen to have some drawings for this tool rest? would like to build something very similar to this.

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you for your comment! Glad to hear that you like my work, I'm not a professional, just an amateur. However, before a long time I learned and worked as a silversmith, now as a hobbyist trying to learn how to use the lathe to make my tools and to use this knowledge in jewelry making. I hope soon to start to upload videos with jewelry making and restoration work.

[@markgrevatt4867]

Hi Jimmy very nice tool rest you made there I must say. I hoping to make one ounce I've built my workshop. I like the angle attachment.

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi Mark, Thank you very much for the comment! Please forgive me for the delayed reply, but just now I saw it. Glad to hear that you like the tool rest. If you interested to make your own send me a PM with your email and I'll send you back pictures with measurements. Thank you once again! Best regards Jimmy

[@markgrevatt4867]

JimmysCanal thanks Jimmy for getting back to me. I've only seen your reply apologies for not getting back to you sooner. How do I send you my private email .

[@JimmysCanal]

Hello Mark, Go to my channel and clik the "About" button then you will see the option "Send message". You can send me your email this way or you can reply to this comment by adding your email. I hope this will help a little. All the best Jimmy

[@markgrevatt4867]

JimmysCanal hi Jimmy sorry buddy I'm not sure how to send you my email as you explained but here it is [e-mail]. it was with regards to grinder tool rest. As long I'm not troubling you. I would love to see your photos . Thanks again. Hope your having a great week

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi Mark, I hope that you received my mail? Thanks once again for your comment! I hope that the pictures will help you a bit with your project. Cheers Jimmy

[@hasanzakeri8708]

Great video! Do you have the plans too? Or at least some dimensions?

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment! I don't have plans, but if you send me your email I can send you pictures with all the dimensions. Cheers Jimmy

[@hdrjunkie]

great job... very inspiring! You must have a lot of patients to do all that filing. that would make me crazy.. lol Excellent results though. Thanks!

[@JimmysCanal]

+hdrjunkie Thank you very much! Yes, it's true I do have patience, but believe me sometimes this patience is so painful. For all those times, I wished for a milling machine! Thanks again. All the best Jimmy

[@danmoreton1788]

Precision grinder! What a craftsman.

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much for your comment, sir! I appreciate it! Cheers Jimmy

[@ramaroodle]

Excellent build. Now all I need is a metal lathe. :-)

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you Andy, I appreciate your comment! Yes why not, a small or medium size lathe is a good investment! All the best Jimmy

[@clintcaddell1040]

One of the best designs I have seen. I am looking at constructing a rest for my 2 bench grinders. Do you have a set of dimension drawings available?

[@JimmysCanal]

Please accept my apologies for the late reply! Thank you very much for the comment. I can send you pictures with all the dimensions. Just send me a private message on my channel with your mail and I'll send you the pictures. All the best Jimmy

[@MakinSumthinFromNuthin]

Jimmy, I would appreciate dimension/ pics if still available. Really fine job sir 👍🏼 Email: [e-mail]

[@BillyTpower]

you are an artist sir

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much for your comment sir. I do not know if I'm an artist, the sure is that I am an amateur! and this tool helps to have right angles in the cutting tools every time. Thanks again! Jim.

[@707SonomaComa]

I was looking at Baldor 6" Bench Grinders. They have approx. 14 different models! One of the descriptions says: Built for heavy duty grinding, powered by 1/3 hp Baldor PSC type motor (except 612E & 662E which are split phase) What would be better for that type of bench grinder, a (PSC) Permanent Split Capacitor or a Split Phase motor? Is one harder or take longer to start? Do you have to spin the wheels to get it going?

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi, Thank you for the comment! Please forgive me for the late reply, but I found your comment today. Frankly, I don't have any knowledge about the differences of a permanent split capacitor or a split phase motor, I'm sorry. The question is, what you actually need? If you need to grind 3/8 x 3/8 HSS lathe bits, then a heavy duty grinder is toο much I think? On the other hand if the price isn't so high in comparison with a common grinder as well as the size, then choose the heavy duty. No, I don't need to spin the wheels; my grinder has an μF 8 +/- 5% at 450V capacitor that has plenty of power to spin the wheels at the moment I push the on switch. All the best Jimmy

[@Dagnabbit99]

So, after almost 2 years- how is the tool rest holding up? I'm definitely inspired to create my own now.

[@JimmysCanal]

Dagnabbit99 Thank you for the comment! Just perfect! The only negative about that rest is the top plate. I should had made it from steel! If you want to see the tool rest in action check out this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d33be2qAerF7btE I would like to see your project when it's finished! Thanks again! All the best. Jimmy

[@kostasstamatakos1230]

Inspiring, to say the least. If I may ask, are you happy with your lathe? Would you recommend it to a beginner amateur machinist?

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much for the comment! Yes I am, although I would liked to have a bigger lathe! Definitely recommended, I think that is a good start for the amatuer machinist. Ευχαριστώ πολύ!

[@kostasstamatakos1230]

***** Καλή σας ημέρα. Ξέρετε που θα μπορούσα να βρω την κόκκινη μπογιά σημαδέματος που χρησιμοποιείτε (το "marking red"); Επίσης, το πετρέλαιο που χρησιμοποιείτε για το γυαλοχάρτισμα, είναι να υποθέσω φωτιστικό, ή κάποιο άλλο υλικό; Ευχαριστώ πολύ!

[@Ukenick]

Hi Jimmy, I am halfway making this, but need to ask you what material are you using for the washers? are they steel or vinyl? Thanks so much. Nick

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi Nick, I used acetal for the washers, but I'll suggest you to use brass or soft steel! Acetal is resistant to abrasion and that is good if you need to make a bushing or something that needs to withstand wear. For the grinding rest clamping levers, you will need brass or steel because both can give you proper clamping forces as it are not slippery like acetal is. Thanks again for asking! All the best Jimmy

[@Ukenick]

Thanks again Jimmy. I'll try and send you a picture when it is finished. I am going to try to use steel for the tool rest as well.

[@JimmysCanal]

Don't mention it Nick, it was my pleasure! It's a good thinking, either if you use steel for the whole grinding rest or the rest plate only. Think the possibility to heat treat the rest plate, it will last for ever! I'll be glad if you send me pictures; you can find my email on the information page of my channel. All the best Jimmy

[@anthonycash4609]

Very nice tool grinding jig. If I may ask what did you use for the base that the T slots was in to move the jig from one side to the other. It appears to be repurposed from something else. But worked great to be able to slide jig from side to side.

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi Anthony, Please forgive me for the late reply. I used a piece of 30 x 30 x 410mm structural T-slotted aluminum profile. I think that's 6061 plus thats is anodized. Anyway, I'm very satisfied with it. If you planning to make your own grinding rest, perhaps I can help you by send you pictures with measurements. Thanks again for the comment! All the best Jimmy

[@gerdwohlgehagen7340]

Anthony o.

[@kenzpenz]

You sir are genius !!!

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi Ken, Thank you very much! for your kind words, but I'm not genius. Just I copied what I saw in Veritas web site: www.veritastools.com/Products/Page.aspx?p=127 that's all. Cheers Jim

[@erichope1103]

That's a beautifull rest. Good filing :)

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much! Glad you like it. Cheers Jim.

[@MrPierre4568]

beautifully made

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much indeed!

[@mosebardini5000]

hi jimmy nice to met you,congratulations for your works, thay are very interesting and made very well.i hope in the future to succeed to will do something.sorry for my english i'm italian and don't know english very well.good bye and also congratuletions .

[@JimmysCanal]

+mosè bardini Hi Mosè, Please forgive me for the late reply! I was on the run and it was impossible for me to answer. Thank you very much for your comment. I appreciate it! No worries for your English it's ok! I can help you, if you want to make your own. Send me a private message to my channel with your email and I will send you photos with all the measurments. Thanks again, my friend! Best regards from Greece Jimmy

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much! Glad to hear that you like it. Look to your channel message box.

[@gdzan_man1459]

I've already have the Veritas grinding rest would just like to have a grinding jig like the one in the video so I can sharpen/grind at specific angles such as shown. please let me know you do wonderful work btw.

[@JimmysCanal]

+Eddie Tamez Thanks for the comment, Eddie! Unfortunately Veritas doesn't have any other grinding jig than one for chisels. So, if you want to grind lathe tools, you need to make your own. The jigs I have are made to fit only to the tool rest I have. Here is a link that perhaps give you some ideas: www.micro-machine-shop.com/bench_grinder.htm I hope that this helps you a little. Thanks again! All the best Jimmy

[@bixo5191]

INCREIBLE ARTILUGIO PARA EL COBALTO👏...FELICIDADES👍

[@JimmysCanal]

Gracias por el tiempo para mirar y por tu comentario! Gracias de nuevo señor! Todo lo mejor Jimmy

[@mananpanchal1811]

Can you tell me what are the degree angles of this v shape tool brother it will be verry helpful for me i have shaper and planer so i used this kind of tools alot but i fail many times i dont know the correct degree please help me

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi I suppose that you mean the angle of the threading tool; if yes, the included angle is 60 degrees (but this tool is only to use it on the lathe for threading, I don't think that can be used on the shaper). All the best Jimmy

[@MIGUEL-hy6bk]

Genial. Gracias por compartir tu trabajo. Great. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@JimmysCanal]

MIGUEL CORTES ROMAN Thank you very much for the comment! Always glad to share. Muchas gracias! Jimmy

[@MilanDupal]

Well done! Is there a chance to get tool rest drawings?

[@shopshop144]

what were your reasons for not using an off the shelf tool resr

[@JimmysCanal]

If when you say shelf, you mean the aluminum profile were the tool rest is adapted, look at 3:20

[@gdzan_man1459]

wonderful grinding jig. where can I buy one?

[@JimmysCanal]

+Eddie Tamez Thank you Eddie! I've made both jigs you see on the video. I used scrap pieces of aluminum and brass. You can make your own easily. Measure the slot of the tool rest you have and make a guide from aluminum or brass, then make the arm. The lenght of the arm is depending from your needs. You can make something similar to mine or you can make something with fixed angles. Cheers Jimmy

[@kostasstamatakos1230]

Καλή σας ημέρα. Ξέρετε που θα μπορούσα να βρω την κόκκινη μπογιά σημαδέματος που χρησιμοποιείτε (το "marking red"); Επίσης, το πετρέλαιο που χρησιμοποιείτε για το γυαλοχάρτισμα, είναι να υποθέσω φωτιστικό, ή κάποιο άλλο υλικό; Ευχαριστώ πολύ!

[@JimmysCanal]

Γεια σου Κώστα, Ρίξε μια ματιά Αφοί Γεραλίδη, Σπύρου Πάτση 16 Αθήνα. Όσο για το πετρέλαιο είναι κίνησης. Δημήτρης

[@kostasstamatakos1230]

***** Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ Δημήτρη! Ετοιμάζομαι κι εγώ να πάρω ένα τορνάκι.

[@JimmysCanal]

Kostas stamatakos Ελπίζω να βρεις στον Γεραλίδη αλλιώς μπορείς να κοιτάξεις στον Ραπτόπουλο και στον Γεωργόπουλο, Σπύρου Πάτση 71 και 81. Εύχομαι να το αποκτήσεις σύντομα! Δημήτρης

[@vagnerneves4627]

What type of emery stone do you use to grind blade?

[@JimmysCanal]

Those are white aluminum oxide stones, 46 grit for roughing and 60 grit for finishing. Cheers Jimmy

[@vagnerneves4627]

Thank you very much for your help. Muito obrigado pela sua ajuda.

[@JimmysCanal]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ!

[@AngliaNutz]

Use a cut off wheel in a die grinder and rough cut the shape of your tool you will burn fewer fingers that way plus it much faster.

[@JimmysCanal]

Thanks for the comment and the tip! Regards Jimmy

[@МолотВенков]

Мастер 👍🏻

[@JimmysCanal]

Большое спасибо за ваш комментарий, я действительно ценю это! Всего наилучшего Jimmy

[@westreer]

Jimmy, I would like to make the tool you have available drawings for me. I'm from Holland Regards, Rien

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi Rien, Please forgive me for the late reply. Unfortunately I don't have drawings, but I can send you pictures with all the dimensions if you want. Send me your email in a private message on my channel and I will reply you back with the pictures. Best regards from Greece Jimmy

[@riphaven]

Great job, now if you would be so kind as to make some more so we can buy them on eBay....because I need one:-)

[@JimmysCanal]

Thanks for your comment! It's a little difficult to make more of these, because it is made almost by hand, but I'm sure that you already know:-) Cheers Jim.

[@shazarulaswat436]

Hi... Can i get this item drawing. I want to do this for my class project

[@JimmysCanal]

Hi, Unfortunately I don't have drawings, but I do have photos with measurements. If you want, send a private message with your email and I will send you back the pictures.

[@shazarulaswat436]

JimmysCanal okay this is my email [e-mail]

[@TheDivineImpulse]

nice work, its stainless steel not inox but i understud what u ment to say

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much for the comment!

[@garyshirinian]

i like that .

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much! All the best Jimmy

[@UTUBESTEVED]

Can you make me one?

[@JimmysCanal]

Thanks for asking, but no. It doesn't worth the time and effort, when you can buy the original from Veritas with less than 50.00 USD: www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=32973&cat=1,43072,45938 Cheers Jimmy

[@jimmytate7587]

should have left the c out of you name.......

[@diosalecose2648]

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