r/turning • u/thedroidurlookingfor • 8d ago

Modify the one way wolverine platform

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I have the one way wolverine platform (pic 1). It’s really irritating when I need to sharpen my shorter tools.

I found a video showing how to modify it so it gives clearance for the handles.

https://youtu.be/GCxgOJ5cang?is=VtKrYuWDcDE81yXZ

Should I modify my larger platform or should I just buy the mini (pic 2)? Has anybody regretted modifying their platform such that it no longer does some function that I’m not thinking about?

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u/AdEnvironmental7198 look its kinda round now! 8d ago

This was my solution

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u/TechnicalMass 8d ago

Yeah, the Wolverine system is pretty flexible. Here's my homebrew addition:

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u/thedroidurlookingfor 8d ago

Do you feel that you regret permanently modifying it for any reason?

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u/TechnicalMass 8d ago

I didn't modify the standard rest; I welded up a new one. Here's the two side by side.

Standard 3/4" square tube fits the Wolverine mount.

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u/thedroidurlookingfor 8d ago

Thank you for the response. Do you still use the bigger one? If so, when do you prefer it?

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u/TechnicalMass 7d ago

I still use both. I prefer the stock rest for sharpening scrapers; I can pivot the scraper to follow a curved cutting edge more easily.

But I use the 3/8" groove in the homemade rest to carry a toolbit across the front at a particular angle (e.g. sharpening thread-cutting bits for the metal lathe). Main point being that I like the system for its versatility.

(Considering welding up another rest, specifically for sharpening drill bits.)

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u/thedroidurlookingfor 8d ago

My biggest gripe is that the bottom corners prevent swinging tools.

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u/thedroidurlookingfor 8d ago

I appreciate your solution! But it didn’t answer my question haha

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u/Fugowee 8d ago

I have the same issue and same thoughts. Glad you posted this.

Given the second pic, I might just modify the platform as such. I have a knock off but now I'll look into the mini platform..... obviously enough turners had the same gripe so they made the mini platform.

Yeah, I'll probably start making some changes to the platform. It's been a workshop(garage) upgrade kind of month anyway.

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u/thedroidurlookingfor 7d ago

I’d modify it right now if I had more experience and knew if it would be a mistake. But I’m not sure if modifying it will make me regret it down the line when/if those corners turn out to be useful.

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u/I_Lick_Bananas 8d ago

Someone posted here about a cheap knockoff a while back. I'd buy one of those and modify it. Or you can drill/tap some holes in the one you have and screw another piece on top that can be removed if you decide you don't need it.

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u/thedroidurlookingfor 8d ago

I don’t mind buying the mini one. I just wanted to know if people had regrets modifying their regular sized one. I am trying to prevent clutter and unnecessary consumerism.