--- product_id: 26473826 title: "Bench Grinder Replacement Sharpening Tool Rest Jig for 6” and 8” Grinders and Sanders BG" brand: "taytools" price: "£80.56" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/26473826-bench-grinder-replacement-sharpening-tool-rest-jig-for-6-8 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 170° rotation range Fits 6” & 8” grinders Adjusts 3” forward/back & 2” up/down Bench Grinder Replacement Sharpening Tool Rest Jig for 6” and 8” Grinders and Sanders BG **Brand:** taytools **Price:** £80.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Sharpen smarter, not harder — precision rest for pros who demand perfection! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bench Grinder Replacement Sharpening Tool Rest Jig for 6” and 8” Grinders and Sanders BG by taytools - **How much does it cost?** £80.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/26473826-bench-grinder-replacement-sharpening-tool-rest-jig-for-6-8) ## Best For - taytools enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted taytools brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Wide Grinding Jig:** Accommodates blades and chisels up to 2.5” wide, empowering you to tackle a broad range of sharpening tasks. - • **Precision Adjustment:** Effortlessly fine-tune your tool rest with smooth forward/back, up/down, and 170° rotation for perfect angles every time. - • **Quick-Release Design:** Easily detach the rest for freehand grinding—switch modes in seconds without losing momentum. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly fits both 6” and 8” grinders and belt sanders with 1” wheels for ultimate versatility. - • **Durable Anodized Aluminum:** Crafted from rust-proof anodized aluminum, built to last through countless sharpening sessions. ## Overview The Taytools Bench Grinder Replacement Sharpening Tool Rest Jig is a robust, anodized aluminum accessory designed for 6” and 8” grinders and belt sanders. It offers precise multi-directional adjustments including 3” forward/back, 2” up/down, and 170° rotation, plus a quick-release feature for freehand grinding. Its grinding jig supports blades up to 2.5” wide, making it an essential upgrade for professionals seeking accuracy and durability. ## Description Most bench grinders come equipped with a tool rest that is almost useless. Stock tool rests are difficult to adjust accurately and do not hold adjustments. This bench grinder tool rest seeks to overcome these weaknesses. It will work with both 6” and 8” diameter grinders and belt sanders with a 1” wide wheel or belt. It is secured directly to your bench. The tool rest can be quickly removed from its base to allow unencumbered free hand grinding. Tool rest is 4 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep and has a 5/8 x ¼ inch groove to accept the included grinding jig. Grinding jig will accept blades up to 2.5 inches wide. Base is 2.5 inches wide by 6” long and allows the entire rest to be moved forward/back 3 inches. Entire rest can be raised/lowered by 2 inches. Tool rest can be rotated forward and back a full 170 degrees. Entire unit is made from anodized aluminum and will never rust. ## Features - Will work with both 6” and 8” diameter grinders and belt sanders with 1” wide wheel or belt - Mounts directly to bench and can be quickly removed to allow free hand grinding - Tool rest comes with a grinding jig that will accept blades/chisels up to 2.5 inches wide - Can easily move forward/back, up/down and rotate - Constructed from anodized aluminum and will never rust. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Material | Aluminum | | Brand | Taytools | | Color | Silver | | Product Dimensions | 7.1"L x 5.1"W x 3.7"H | | Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds | | Grit Type | Coarse/Medium/Fine | | Number of Items | 1 | | Manufacturer | Taylor Toolworks | | UPC | 791617730014 | | Part Number | BG | | Item Weight | 1.5 pounds | | Item model number | BG | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Power Source | Manual | | Batteries Included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | ## Product Details - **Material:** Aluminum - **Brand:** Taytools - **Color:** Silver - **Product Dimensions:** 7.1"L x 5.1"W x 3.7"H - **Item Weight:** 1.5 Pounds - **Grit Type:** Coarse/Medium/Fine - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Manufacturer:** Taylor Toolworks - **UPC:** 791617730014 ## Images ![Bench Grinder Replacement Sharpening Tool Rest Jig for 6” and 8” Grinders and Sanders BG - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81leL9Nzm0L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does the front of the rest tilt down or only level with the wheel?** A: The actual rest platform tilts to get the desired grinding Angle. **Q: How wide is the slot ?** A: The slot is 1 3/16" or 30.16 mm **Q: Has anyone have experience using a 1" belt grinder?** A: well made . works fine **Q: Has anyone used this jig for mower blades? Is it worth the $ and effort? Or stick to the hand grinder with the sand flaps?** A: Opinion: The jig is designed to to sharpen chisel s and plane irons. It is too small to support a mower blade. I recomend manually with hand files. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well made, just right, very adjustable *by J***L on October 30, 2019* The aluminum is well finished with all edges ground very flat, square, and uniform. The finish is uniform and well anodized. My unit suffered a little in shipping but just cosmetic surface dings.The locking mechanism worked well for me and the handles can be rotated easily for clearance. The unit is very adjustable and able to be positioned in a wide range of positions. If needed the unit can be mounted on a wood block, and you can easily reach any desired height.This represents a great value compared to other similar jigs, such as the Veritas brand jig. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value for small shops. *by A***R on July 5, 2021* I really like the design. It's simple but flexible for various sharpening jobs. The construction is plenty sturdy for small shops and for chisels or planer blades. It is easily adjustable, but it may take some time to get it right because there are so many areas to deal with.... horizontal, vertical, table tilt, how far the tool protrudes from the clamp. With practice it gets easier. I would like an angle gauge to indicate table tilt, and I found that I had to very forcefully tighten the locking levers to hold my settings during use. That said, I find this tool to be a very good value for the money. Competing systems can cost 3-4 X what this one cost. Even with the fine 120 grit wheel, I do my final honing on a diamond coated bar to get a smooth, sharp cutting edge. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The missing piece of my sharpening system *by D***E on October 28, 2018* The media could not be loaded. I am terrible at sharpening chisels. To the point where once my chisels get really beat up I will often give up and buy new ones because I messed them up fairly badly. I thought buying a grinder would improve things but I often mangled them because the tool rest was garbage. I bought this and it all came together. I was able to take a really beat up chisel and get it to have a mirror's edge. I took photos of the process as well as a video showing how I used the tool rest. Now I am slightly less terrible, but have working chisels again!I added a ton of photos of the process but you can't add captions so this is the gist of it:Video: Showing how you use the jig. I grind it, cool the blade with water which is just off camera, repeat. I check progress as I go because this chisel was really beat up and was initially ground crooked.Photo 1: The beat up chisel I am fixing. It's in rough shape and even has some adhesive stuck to the blade.Photo 2: Squaring up the chisel in the holder using a speed squarePhoto 3: The grinder with the tool rest installed. I put a 3/4" thick board between the grinder and the tablePhoto 4: You can see you you can change the blade angle and distance to accommodate a wide variety of chisels. I eyeballed the angle as it's a little tricky to figure out since you can move the tool in so many directions and distances from the wheel.Photo 5: This board is a bit short. I'll reseat it later and extend it a few inches. It still works just fine so I am not in a rush.Photo 6: End result. Not perfect, but good enough!Photo 7: You can see the hollow grind here.Photo 8: Finding the angle to see how I did. I was off and it's 20 degrees instead of 25. Good enough for my needs and if I have issues I can fix it later.Photo 9: Honing time! I use DMT 8-Inch Dia-Sharp Continuous diamond stones in an extra course to set the bevel, then move onto fine and extra extra fine. My extra course stone is fairly worn so its closer to a course now. Above I have various sheets of sandpaper glued to a 12x12 granite tile with spray adhesive. The tile itself is glued to an old piece of plywood with a couple of shims on the side to help keep it in place. Lubricant is water with a drop of dish soap in a spray bottle.Photo 10: Setting the angle for the sharpening jig.Photo 11-12: I am terrible at freehand and this jig cost $16. Its not as nice as the fancy expensive ones but its better than freehand and does the job https://www.amazon.com/WoodRiver-Honing-Guide/dp/B0035Y439CPhoto 13-14: The initial bevel off of the coarse diamond stone. You can see the wire at the top and it's wavy because the grind is uneven. That is on the operator. I was going for close enough and hopefully I will improve with practice.Photo 15: This is after the fine diamond stonePhoto 16: This is after the extra extra fine diamond stone. It's already very sharp.Photo 17-19: Going through finer and finer grits of sandpaper. I started at 1200 grit and ended at 7000 grit polishing paper. I don't think I got it on Amazon as its not in my order history, but Amazon ultrafine polishing paper.Photo 20: Finished! It is ultra sharp and down to a mirrors edge. Literally! Check out the reflection of the pencil in the bevel.I hope this was helpful, I wanted to show you how this jig fit into the sharpening process because for me it really was the missing piece to being able to effective sharpen my chisels and hand planes. ## Frequently Bought Together - Bench Grinder Replacement Sharpening Tool Rest Jig for 6” and 8” Grinders and Sanders BG - TruePower 02-8321 Grinding Wheel Dresser - Norton Abrasives Dressing Tool Stick, Grinding Wheel Tool for maximizing Grinding Wheel Performance --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/26473826-bench-grinder-replacement-sharpening-tool-rest-jig-for-6-8](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/26473826-bench-grinder-replacement-sharpening-tool-rest-jig-for-6-8) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-07-25*