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I have been using CBN wheels on my tools (chisels, gouges, plane irons; both HSS & tool steel) without any issues. I am sure all my...

This is the Graphic I saw a while back. Tormek sell Diamond wheels for their grinders so I’m none the wiser. Edit: Some more...

Bowl gouges are possibly easier freehand, it's spindle gouges that are easier and better with a jig as the sides are often far more...

Chisel and plane irons I can cope with freehand, although I probably do better with a honing guide. When it comes to turning tools, as a...

I still like the two part heirloom sharpening jig handed down as legacy from my four bears. It's minutely adjustable, works with all...

Well, Isaac Asimov said that the length of a piece of string is precisely twice the distance from either end to the middle. I usually go...

As usual people are arguing about the question: "How long is a piece of string?" The answer is always; "It depends..." Most people can...

10 years ago and went on a Yandles "learn the basics" 2 day course. They used a 6" Record grinder with a Sorby jig for sharpening...

Us mere ordinary mortals manage quite well using a jig thanks and I have done so for over 65 years..... I also like Marmite!..... Plus...

We were all beginners. Normal freehand sharpening is a very simple thing to do and the skill levels required in turning or other...

Jacob said: Cheaper and utterly superior is freehand with 2 or 3 oilstones. Less than £50 will see you kitted out for life. Sharpening...

Fast forward to 30 minutes in. It didn’t take him long during this demo.

Well, one thing is for sure. Sharpening threads are just as decisive on the UK forums as they are here in the states.

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...