sorry for the late reply, school keeps me busy at the moment.
Thad, this is only as a hobby. I picked up the interest of machining watching model internal combustion engines, like the members here make. I am currently in my second year of university (WOW where does time go?).
local metal supermarket gave me a round of aluminum to try out, much easier to machine.
I have not attempted to try sharpening yet, I purchased taigs tool package to get me going and to see how they are sharpened.
still unsure on how to sharpen.
a nice fellow named Keith has a great write up on a nice grinder and jig to sharpen the taig tools. seen here (take a look)
http://www.mechanicalphilosopher.com/kbsharpening.pdf
I purchased the grinding pad, was exited to make it until I realized I dont have a lathe and its far beyond my skills :'( :big:
turns out Keith lives about a hour away from me! we talk thru email every now and then, great guy.
anyone want to help a young guy out? I thought of taking it to a machine shop by they usually want top $ for something small using their big money machines.
I am however going to make the part that holds on the pad, that I know I can do.
ttrikalin.
I was wondering when someone would spot that!
previous owner gave me it with parts in it. I chuckle at it also.
thanks for all the kind words.
Michael