Abstract: A tool grinding machine for profile tools of machines for working wood, plastics material and the like, which includes: a machine stand, at least one headstock arranged on the machine stand and comprising a grinding spindle carrying a grinding wheel, a holding fixture provided for the profile tools to be ground and located opposite to a grinding area provided at a point of the rotational path of the grinding wheel mantle, a grinding rest movably mounted on the machine stand, a copying attachment including a template to be arranged on a holder and also including a tracer finger arranged on the machine stand, for engagement in the profiled template. The headstock is arranged on a swivel support which is adjustable about a swivel axis, which is at least nearly parallel to the grinding spindle and passes approximately through the grinding area of the grinding wheel.