anyone have the Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System?
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grz5
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My cousin has it and he swears by it. I actually had to listen to him rant about it for 45 minutes.. :befuddled: But I will say that it puts a great edge on your tools.
joeatact
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I have one and it does a great job.
randyrls
Member
I used one during the Turn for Troops at the local Woodcraft and it DOES put a great edge on tools. I like to put a flat bevel on my skews using a 12" disk sander, and I do the same with gouges, etc. I'll get one if I win the lottery!
Emerson Smith
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Have had one for over 2 years. It does a fabulous job. Was a bit concerned when I purchased it, due to price and not a lot of feedback from users. But has proven to be a great decision. Emerson
bitshird
Member
The belt won't give a Hollow grind, it leaves a nice flat grind so you wind up with a stronger edge and it's easier to hone between sharpening.
turff49
Member
Bt, so would you say it's better than a Tormek?
I also see where you can use the Tormek jigs on the workshop. And read somewhere you could use them on the Sorby. Lot's of options out there. Like others, always looking for the "right" choice.
I also see where you can use the Tormek jigs on the workshop. And read somewhere you could use them on the Sorby. Lot's of options out there. Like others, always looking for the "right" choice.
TerryDowning
Member
Huh, looks like a strip sander to me.
randyrls
Member
Don't say that to a Sorby demonstrator!!
:biggrin::biggrin:He will quickly point out that it is a linnisher; and be a bit testy about it!
okiebugg
Member
Stick with it
Just stay with your 'old' grinder and jig and save $500.00
You (if you're anything like me) will go back to the old way soon enough. I've tried several sharpening systems and have found that the big difference (besides set up and being cumbersome) is it does sharpen a tool and make a 'pretty' sharpened edge, but that isn't much like hand or free form sharpening with possibly the exception of 'looking pretty'.
I've been turning for at least 50 years and have always found myself going back to freehand after using one of the systems. I do on occasion use a belt sander for finess.
Merry Christmas, Jimmy
Just stay with your 'old' grinder and jig and save $500.00
You (if you're anything like me) will go back to the old way soon enough. I've tried several sharpening systems and have found that the big difference (besides set up and being cumbersome) is it does sharpen a tool and make a 'pretty' sharpened edge, but that isn't much like hand or free form sharpening with possibly the exception of 'looking pretty'.
I've been turning for at least 50 years and have always found myself going back to freehand after using one of the systems. I do on occasion use a belt sander for finess.
Merry Christmas, Jimmy