Post by mrgrimsdale on Oct 2, 2008 9:00:17 GMT
Another stupid sharpening device being promoted over there!
As it happens I've just started doing a bit of wood turning. I often go for years without dong any so always feel like a beginner. This time I thought I'd sort out sharpening as a priority. I don't like using a bench grinder but its not easy freehand.
So I had a go on the next available possibility - Bosch belt sander.
And it's perfect!
Fast and easy regrind with coarser belts, or finer honing with finer grits. Doesn't over heat like a bench grinder. Well it could - but it runs cooler so the risk is lower.
That's it for sharpening for me, the complete solution - free hand convex bevel for all straight edged tools, belt sander for serious re-grind or difficult shapes like turning gouges - and you can use it for sanding woodwork ;D
It's all I need, all you need. No tormeks, jigs, WORK SHARP 3000s or any other crazy sharpening bolll**x
;D ;D
cheers
Jacob
PS and bench grinder for spindle tool shaping.
As it happens I've just started doing a bit of wood turning. I often go for years without dong any so always feel like a beginner. This time I thought I'd sort out sharpening as a priority. I don't like using a bench grinder but its not easy freehand.
So I had a go on the next available possibility - Bosch belt sander.
And it's perfect!
Fast and easy regrind with coarser belts, or finer honing with finer grits. Doesn't over heat like a bench grinder. Well it could - but it runs cooler so the risk is lower.
That's it for sharpening for me, the complete solution - free hand convex bevel for all straight edged tools, belt sander for serious re-grind or difficult shapes like turning gouges - and you can use it for sanding woodwork ;D
It's all I need, all you need. No tormeks, jigs, WORK SHARP 3000s or any other crazy sharpening bolll**x
;D ;D
cheers
Jacob
PS and bench grinder for spindle tool shaping.
