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Fred Holder
 
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Hello Owen,

I'm not Lyn, but I do have the Ellsworth Jig as well as the Woodcut Jig, the
Wolverine system, and the Tormek. Some time back, I got an Ellsworth Signature
gouge from Crown tools and didn't seem to be able to exactly match the grind
with any of my jigs, so I purchased the Ellsworth Jig and made a block of wood
to fit into my Wolverine slide to put the jig in the right position according to
the instructions from the Woodcraft site. It does an excellent job on the 5/8"
Ellsworth Signature Gouge or any gouge of that size. It is very easy to use. I
should note that many people have problems using the Ellsworth Grind. It is a
bit different, but I find it work great for hollowing bowls and does a fine job
on the outside of bowls.

Fred Holder
http://www.fholder.com

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The Oneway Wolverine and Kelton Sharpening System are very similar and
well suited to large grinders and large tools. I am very impressed with
the new Kelton system, but don't think it is apt to be as good a match
for our situation as the Tru-Grind. If in the future you decided to get
a larger grinder and wanted the Oneway or Kelton Systems, you could use
the Tru-Grind jig with either, and save yourself from having to purchase
their gouge jigs.

All three are good, versatile, systems that each have followers
believing they are the best.


Hi Lyn. I've had no experience with the Ellsworth jig, but it's
certainly less expensive (and less versatile) than the others. Do you
have any info/experience with it?