Stock682
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Is something like that available somewhere? A lindsay template Sharpening Fixture but ones that will hold my grs qc collets
Lindsay Sharpening Fixture but for GRS QC
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pilkguns
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No, not that I know of.
the problem is the Lindsay templates are entirely dependant on your keeping the same length, so that your angle relationship remains unchanged. i did start modifying mine one time , making a bigger collet sleeve to go around the QC collet, but i decied i really need a bigger diameter than the current template hold would handle and decided it wasnt worth it to me.
the problem is the Lindsay templates are entirely dependant on your keeping the same length, so that your angle relationship remains unchanged. i did start modifying mine one time , making a bigger collet sleeve to go around the QC collet, but i decied i really need a bigger diameter than the current template hold would handle and decided it wasnt worth it to me.
scott is correct. this sort of adaptation can be a bugger, but is doable. it's all a matter 4 u 2 decide if the time/'aggrivation deal is worth it.
Old Gunsmith
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Tira Mitchell has a new sharpening system that uses collets and does not depend on graver length for the angles. It is for the most popular point shapes. I am not real familiar with it but it looks interesting. Like I need another sharpening system. Check it out at Engraver.com.
farmer57
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It can be (sort of) done by removing the centre part (attached via set screw) of the Lindsay's fixture. Once removed, the opening has good fit for QC collets (at least those sold by Engraver.com). When inserted, the QC collet needs to be tightened down with the set screw. The biggest issue though is aligning some gravers and it can also make them much shorter since you cannot slide the graver blank through the opening. The workaround AND if you are going to stick with the Lindsay length/angle system (which Scott mentioned already) - you will have to change where the template is resting - in relation to the sharpening surface. You will also need to find another tube template - one that fits over the QC 'shoulder' (or just measure it).
I use it mainly for small gravers (micro) or when sharpening smaller round graver blanks - because these simply fit better in the small QC collets (Engraver.com sells 3 different sizes of QC openings). So, it can be achieved but you will have to 'tinker' with aligning and positioning (as Monk mentioned).
I use it mainly for small gravers (micro) or when sharpening smaller round graver blanks - because these simply fit better in the small QC collets (Engraver.com sells 3 different sizes of QC openings). So, it can be achieved but you will have to 'tinker' with aligning and positioning (as Monk mentioned).
Stock682
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can you post the link please?
Looks like he means Lindsay's modified sharpening fixture which Steve designed for using a straight extension to sharpen 3/4" to 1" long gravers.
https://www.airgraver.com/sharpening.htm
Scroll to the bottom of the page and then up 5 items. The fixture is listed between Otto Carter Multi-Angle Omnigrind™ Template and the Knurled Nut for the sharpening fixtures.
It should fit a QC holder. The issue then is getting the proper length, fixture height, etc. to get the intended face angle.
https://www.airgraver.com/sharpening.htm
Scroll to the bottom of the page and then up 5 items. The fixture is listed between Otto Carter Multi-Angle Omnigrind™ Template and the Knurled Nut for the sharpening fixtures.
It should fit a QC holder. The issue then is getting the proper length, fixture height, etc. to get the intended face angle.
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