On 9/10/2014 9:15 AM, F. George McDuffee wrote:
On Tue, 09 Sep 2014 21:13:15 -0700, mike
wrote:

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Of course, a better grinder would help...
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For small [1/4 inch] HSS lathe tools a small belt sander can
be better than a wheel grinder as this eliminates problems
with dressing the wheel. Most have table/fence and you can
rig a grinding jig. For example
http://tinyurl.com/k3lelde
http://tinyurl.com/nnkxej7

FWIW -- given your equipment and level of experience, the
standard (cheap) M2 steel is more than adequate.
http://tinyurl.com/lrtkf8z
http://tinyurl.com/mzb229a

for grind details see
http://tinyurl.com/pqfuj7g

That's the kind of link I was looking for.
How and WHY and proper sequence and some pictures to clear up the
terminology.
Thanks,
mike

http://tinyurl.com/oax92sy
http://tinyurl.com/pe7dzp4
videos
http://tinyurl.com/o4zvcqn
http://tinyurl.com/k2f5yeh



for an idea on a jig see
http://tinyurl.com/nycagxc
and
http://tinyurl.com/l4ebvj6

As you get deeper into sharpening lathe tools you will come
across honing the sharp edges to improve life and finish.
An easy way to do this is use an abrasive bristle brush in
your drill press. Just a touch is all you need.
http://tinyurl.com/mhmvehf