mdwilliams999
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I have gotten by for a year using my neighbors 8" grinding wheel for sharpening my chisels. He has a Delta variable speed *' with a white stone (not sure of the grit) and fine grey stone (don't know the grit). He also invested in a sharpening system (V pocket jig and grinding platform). Over all he has somewhere between $300-$400 invested. Overall, I find it to be adequate but certainly not impressed. I will admit that much of it could be me (or my neighbor) not doing it all right. Bottom line - not happy with the final results. The chisels are sharp but not that sharp. Cutting wood is fine but stone and acrylic is just about impossible. I am using a carbide tip for those and works fine, but I really need sharper chisels.
I have a woodworking show coming up in 2 weeks and I know from past years that it can be a good opportunity for buying sharpening systems. I have been looking at the smaller Tormek, Penn State Sharpening System, Wolverine, Sorby etc. They all can get expensive quick, but I need something that will do the job and doesn't take a lifetime to master. Afterall, I want to turn pens, bowls etc. not be a master chisel sharpener.
What advise do you have on a system?
Thanks
Mike
I have a woodworking show coming up in 2 weeks and I know from past years that it can be a good opportunity for buying sharpening systems. I have been looking at the smaller Tormek, Penn State Sharpening System, Wolverine, Sorby etc. They all can get expensive quick, but I need something that will do the job and doesn't take a lifetime to master. Afterall, I want to turn pens, bowls etc. not be a master chisel sharpener.
What advise do you have on a system?
Thanks
Mike