Woodworking Tool Sharpening Jigs

Woodworking ToolSharpening Jigs

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011Visit our Web site at http://www.harborfreight.com

Copyright © 2006 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of thismanual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or formwithout the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

Models 95329, 95331, 95332, 95333 and 95334

To prevent serious injury, read and understand all warnings and instructions before use.

(Grinder Sold Separately)

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95329 Woodworking Chisel Jig:

95331 Scissor Sharpening Jig:

95332 Curved Chisel Sharpening Jig:

95333 Rough Chisel Sharpening Jig:

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Save This Manual

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assemblyinstructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keepyour invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the frontcover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

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Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followedto reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

Read all instructions before using this tool!

1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use machines or power tools indamp or wet locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. Do notuse electrically powered tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.

3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Donot let them handle machines, tools, or extension cords.

4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a drylocation to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.

5. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool orattachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certainapplications for which this tool was designed. It will do the job betterand more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify thistool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caughtin moving parts. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skidfootwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering tocontain long hair. Wear work gloves to protect hands.

7. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safetygoggles when working. Wear a full face shield if you are producing metalfilings. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working aroundmetal, wood, and chemical dusts and mists.

8. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do notreach over or across running machines.

9. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools maintained and clean for better andsafer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changingaccessories. The handles must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil andgrease at all times.

10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operateany tool when you are tired.

11. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appearsdamaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly

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and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of movingparts; any broken parts or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that mayaffect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repairedor replaced by a qualified technician.

12. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identicalreplacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only useaccessories intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories areavailable from Harbor Freight Tools.

13. Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Readwarning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes areimpaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.

14. Maintenance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performedregularly by a qualified technician.

Specific Safety Warnings

1. These tools are designed to hold wood cutting tools or scissors in the properposition for sharpening on an appropriate grinder. Do not attempt to use thesetools for any other purpose. You may damage the tool, and/or cause seriouspersonal injry.

2. Do not attempt to sharpen brittle materials, such as glass or hard plastic.Those materials may shatter and potentially cause injury. Always wear ANSIapproved safety goggles and face shield when using any one of these tools.

3. As your tool is being sharpened, there is a significant pinch hazard created.Keep hands, fingers, hair or clothing or any item which may be injured ordamaged away from the sharpening jig and grinder when in operation.

Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instructionmanual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Itmust be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factorswhich cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, andother construction activites, contain chemicals known [to the State of California] tocause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of thesechemicals are: A) Lead from lead-based paints; B) Crystalline cilica from bricks andcement or other masonry products; C) Arsenic and chromium from chemically treatedlumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do thistype of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilatedarea, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that arespecially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code§ 25249.5, et seq.)

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Unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure that all parts are included andundamaged. Contact Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 if any parts are missing or damaged.

95329 Woodworking Chisel Jig:

Steel Bracket with Tool Holder and (2) AdjustingKnobs

Refer to page 8 for complete parts list.

95331 Scissor Sharpening Jig:

(2) Steel Brackets with Tool Holders, Backing Plate,Scissor Blade Holder and (2) Adjusting KnobsRefer to page 9 for complete parts list.

95332 Rough Turning and Hollow Cutting ToolSharpening Jig:

Backing Plate and (2) Adjusting KnobsRefer to page 10 for complete parts list.

95333 Rough Turning and Hollow Cutting ToolSharpening Jig:

Adjustable Tool Holder, Bracket Mount, (3) StopRings and Allen KeyRefer to page 11 for complete parts list.

95334 Axe Sharpening Jig:

Adjustable Tool HolderRefer to page 12 for complete parts list.

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Overview

These tools are designed to be used with a slow speed wet grinder (not included).Harbor Freight Tools 8” Wet Grinder item number 95236 is used in the photos as anexample. The Standard Bracket Unit discussed on page 7 and shown in severalphotos is included with item 95236. These jigs will hold your wood, cloth or leathercutting tools in position while being sharpened on a grinder.

Wood Cutting Tool or Scissor Sharpening Tips

1. Preserve the correct angle. The cutting angle is the angle of the cuttingedge to the face of the tool. The best angle for each tool depends on the tooland the material being cut. In most cases, it is best to reproduce the angleoriginally supplied by the manufacturer on your tool.

2. Preserve the edge shape. Each cutting tool has a unique edge shape bestsuited for its purpose. It may be curved, straight, beveled or other. Whensharpening, be careful to retain the edge shape of the tool.

3. Do not overheat. Use a wet, low speed grinder to sharpen tools. A highspeed grinder will heat up the cutting edge of the tool, removing the hardnessof the edge. A soft edge will not remain sharp for long and will not cut properly.

4. Burnish or hone the edge after grinding. Grinding produces anapproximately correct cutting edge. Some burrs or scratches will alwaysremain on the cutting edge after grinding. For best results, take the time tohone (using a sharpening stone) or burnish (using a hardened steel honingtool) the edge before beginning work.

5. Protect the edge from damage. The sharpened edge is extremely thin,sharp and subject to damage. Store your cutting tools with care to preventdamage to the edge from banging against other objects or from corrosion.

6. Touch up the edge periodically. Occasionally touch up the cutting edge ofyour tools with a honing stone or burnisher. This will keep your tools sharp andready for use, and will result in less wear to the cutting tool than repeatedgrinding.

7. Grinding wheel direction. In most cases with chisels, knives and scissors,position the tool so the grinding wheel will turn from the base of the tool towardthe edge of the tool. With axes and blunt tools, have the grinding wheel rotatefrom the cutting edge toward the base of the tool.

8. Inner curve gouges. In this manual, most instructions are given based on thebeveled edge of the tool being on the outside. In some cases, the bevelededge of a gouge is on the inner or concave part of the cutting edge. With toolsof this type, a special profiled grinding wheel is required for sharpening.

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Assembly and Operation

Each of these jigs are designed to be fixed to the grinder (not included) usinga standard bracket unit. The bracket shown is included with Harbor FreightTools 8” Wet Grinder #95236 and isused for reference. This bracket andgrinder are not included with these jigs.Any similar bracket may be used. Awet, low speed grinder like HFT item#95236 is recommended for bestresults. Please see item 3 on page 6 ofthis manual for details.

Standard Bracket Unit:

1. Assemble the two Bracket Supports tothe Bracket Crosspiece using the twobolts supplied. Tighten securely.

2. Attach the mounting Brackets to the wetgrinder as shown in the photo above.If not using #95236 8” Wet Grinder, outfit yourgrinder with a similar bracket set up.

Item # 95329 Device for Rough Turning andHollow Cutting Tools:

1. Insert the chisel or other tool (not included) intothe Support Unit as shown in picture above right.

2. Rotate the tool Bed into the desired position.Tighten the Screw to fix the Tool Bed into place.

3. Tighten the chisel in place using the UpperLocking Knob, and the Side Locking Knob.

4. Place the Support Unit on the StandardBracket Unit as shown in photo at above right.

5. Check the position of the chisel on the grindingwheel before beginning grinding.

6. When the chisel is positioned properly, turn onthe grinding wheel (not included)

7. Slowly rotate the chisel cutting edge on the grindingwheel until the desired edge has been created.

8. Remove the assembly from the grinding wheel, and turn the grinding wheel off.Remove the chisel from the Support Unit.

Standard Bracket Unit

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1. In addition to grinding rounded chisels freehand as discussed on the previouspage, item #95329 may be used to grind beveled chisels at a preset angle.

2. For grinding beveled flat chisels, assemble this jig as shown in illustrationabove left.

3. The bevel angle can be set by rotating the Locking Ring (1) on the Support (7).Read the angle on the scale stamped in the Support. Lock the angle in placeby tightening the Countersunk Screw (6).

4. Insert the chisel and lock in place tightening the Milled Screw (4).

5. Slide the Support (7) and the assembly onto the standard bracket. Adjust tothe grinding wheel and sharpen the chisel by lightly touching it to the grindingwheel.

6. When sharpened, turn the grinder off, and remove the chisel from the jig.

Item 95329 with Angle Support

Item 95329 Parts List

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1. Assemble the Scissors sharpeningdevice as shown in the assemblydiagram at the bottom of this page.

2. Mount the assembled device on astandard bracket unit as in theillustration at right.

3. Mount your scissors (not included)in the device as shown in theillustration at right. The inner faceof the scissor blade should beagainst the Backing Plate (2) andthe outer face of the blade shouldbe against the Scissors Support(1). Please refer to the illustration.

4. Adjust the device so the cutting edge of the scissor blade lightly rests on thegrinding wheel. Adjust the position of the scissor blade, so when movedsideways, it will lightly move along the surface of the grinding wheel.NOTE: The goal of sharpening scissors is to create a cutting edge atapproximately 90° to the flat inner surface of the scissor blade. The cuttingedge will be very slightly hollowed (4” radius) based in the diameter of thegrinding wheel.

5. Turn on the grinding wheel. Slide the scissor blade across the grinding wheelto sharpen its full length. Repeat as necessary. Turn the grinding wheel OFFwhen finished.

6. Repeat this process with the other blade.

7. Shut off and disconnect from electric supply when finished.Item 95331 Parts List

Item 95331 Device for Scissors:

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Item 95332 Universal Jig for Scrapers, Barrel Scrapers, Curved DrawingKnives and Screw Drivers:

1. This device is for “freehand”sharpening of a large variety oftools. It provides a stable platformto hold the tool against thegrinding wheel, but does notrestrict the angle or bevel which ishand applied.

2. Slide the Platform onto thestandard mounting bracket or anysimilar bracket.

3. Adjust the position of the jig asneeded for your sharpening task.

4. Insert the two threaded knobs in the threaded holes in the platform. Adjust theangle of the Platform as desired and fix in place by tightening the knobs.

5. Turn the grinder on. Lightly touch the tool on the grinder to sharpen.

6. When the tool is sharp, remove it from the grinder and turn the grinder off.

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This jig is for sharpening spoon gouges and similar rounded chisels.

1. Slide the Mounting Bracket (2) on the Standard Mounting Bracket on yourgrinder.

2. Mount your spoon chisel or similar tool in the Adjustable Clamp Assembly (1).Tighten securely using the Tightening Knob.

3. If desired, place a bushing on the rod portion of the Adjustable ClampAssembly. The Bushings will limit the movement of the rod in the MountingBracket during the sharpening process. This can help you sharpen moreprecisely.

4. Insert the rod of the clampassembly into the MountingBracket. If desired, anotherBushing (3) can be attached to therod.

5. Adjust the jig so the tool restslightly on the grinding wheel.

6. Turn the grinder on. Lightly touchthe tool on the grinder to sharpen.

7. You can rotate your tool on the grinding wheel by turning the rod in theMounting Bracket.


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Item 95334 Jig for Sharpening Axes:

This jig is for hatchets, axes and similar tools.

1. Slide the Mounting Bracket on theStandard Mounting Bracket onyour grinder.

2. Position your tool MountingBracket as shown in theillustration at right.

3. Adjust the jig so the tool restslightly on the grinding wheel. Therotation direction of the grindingwheel should be toward the tooledge.

4. Turn the grinder on. Lightly touchthe tool on the grinder to sharpen.

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Maintenance

1. Periodically inspect each tool for loose bolts, bent or damaged components.

2. Regularly wipe down and clean each tool to keep it in best condition.

3. Occasionally tighten the many hinge points of each tool.

4. When not in use, store this tool in a dry place, protecting it from wet orcorrosive atmosphere. Protect this tool from accidental damage by placing itin a storage area away from other work or traffic.

NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only. Individualreplacement parts are not available.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAMIN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NORDISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THEBUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT ORTHAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT,THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRSAND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED ANDLICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISKAND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTOR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATIONOF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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