Dremel jig?

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

I cannot hold the correct angle when sharpening chains. I intend to build a jig to hold my Dremel at the correct angles. Anyone done this that can share their experience?

 

[BenTN]

Granberg grind n joint. Maybe you could get some ideas/reverse engineer something. I use one and love it.

https://granberg.com/product/g1012xt-precision-grinder-12v/

 

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

Granberg grind n joint. Maybe you could get some ideas/reverse engineer something. I use one and love it.

https://granberg.com/product/g1012xt-precision-grinder-12v/

I just started using the file n joint, and I was thinking exactly the same thing. I was hoping to find someone who did said reverse engineering and had some tips and pics.

 

[BenTN]

If you already have the file n joint all you need is a way to clamp your dremel to that jig. That should take care of all your angles minus the stop, which is nothing more than a thumb screw.

 

[VirginiaIron]

At $75, is it worth RE?

 

[gzecc]

I cannot hold the correct angle when sharpening chains. I intend to build a jig to hold my Dremel at the correct angles. Anyone done this that can share their experience?

I also use the dremel. I hose clamp a manual chain file guide to the dremel. Did it years ago. I use the angle from the manual file guide, while using the dremel.

 

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

I also use the dremel. I hose clamp a manual chain file guide to the dremel. Did it years ago. I use the angle from the manual file guide, while using the dremel.
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I have that, too. Having a tough time imagining how to clamp the dremel to the manual file guide. Any chance you have a picture with the dremel attached?

 

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

At $75, is it worth RE?

Yes!

And, it's not just the original $75, it's also those proprietary screw-in stones. I have a small pile of diamond stones for the dremel already.

 

[gzecc]

I have that, too. Having a tough time imagining how to clamp the dremel to the manual file guide. Any chance you have a picture with the dremel attached?

One hose clamp

 

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

One hose clamp

Thanks, gz! Am I right in assuming you are just using it for the reference lines to hold the angles?

 

[Hogwildz]

There are lines on the dremmel gaurd. I merely make sure the line is parallel with the angle of the tooth and go. Never had a problem that way.

 

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

There are lines on the dremmel gaurd. I merely make sure the line is parallel with the angle of the tooth and go. Never had a problem that way.

I've tried that for years. There are some of us who are artists and some not. I'm no artist, and have a very unsteady hand. I gave up on freehand for good in 2017.

 

[Hogwildz]

I've tried that for years. There are some of us who are artists and some not. I'm no artist, and have a very unsteady hand. I gave up on freehand for good in 2017.

LOL, fair enough.

 

[gzecc]

Thanks, gz! Am I right in assuming you are just using it for the reference lines to hold the angles?

Yes