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The gadget industry as a whole was developed to exploit the amateur novice market A quick freehand dab, little and often. Much quicker...

I don’t see the advantage of taking twice as long to sharpen a gouge? 😆 The vast majority of turners seem to use HSS tools these days so...

Complete and utter tosh, have you been on the wacky backy again? ;) Nothing is essential except food water and air but maybe you...

For me, there's enough to learn when starting out turning that I don't want to add sharpening to the list. I'm fortunate that I could...

I've yet to see a professional who doesn't use one.

Yes, I have the Axminster slow running 8" which I've had for a long time now and think highly of. I'm planning to replace one wheel with...

Yes agreed. An 8” bench grinder would be a better bet in my view. You can buy or make the jigs for it.

I bought the Axminster Ultimate Edge when it was on special offer and find variable speed and forward and reverse to be useful at times...

Or coarser oil stones if freehand etc

Not at all, once you get into it. Has to be forceful and fast. Unless you use a coarse stone. And has to be forceful and fast! Yes...

No, they will still work but CBN is better for some materials. I saw a chart somewhere detailing the difference, I’ll try to find it.

I’ve also noticed many of the cheap ones are described as “CBN Diamond” you don’t know what you’re getting.

I think you'll find those are actually diamond wheels. The heading may say CBN, but the small print says 'diamond'. Rather like I...

I bought my Axminster Ultimate Edge some time ago when it was on special offer. I wouldn’t be without it now. Unlike the Pro Edge it’s...

I sold my Pro edge some time ago. Didn't pay it's keep and it's only a fancy linisher after all, albeit well made.