Rolf Maxa
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Vaughn, I spoke with the rep from Lie Nielsen, and she said they stay away from the larger woodworking shows. They don't like competing with the power tool companies. They also want to give the woodworkers the opportunity to handle the tools and work with them on a one to one bases. They mostly do shows for local woodworking group. This one was don't for the Rochester Woodworking Society. I would check with your local group.
Just came back from the Lie Nielsen show in Rochester, NY. What great tools, everything is first rate. We got to use all of the tools and see some demos from the staff. I picked up some good tips on sharping plan irons. I must have spend a good three hours at the show, and it was only 20 minutes from home. I'd like your opinion if anyone has Lie Nielsen tools.
Toni, have you ever tried the scary sharp method to sharpen your tools. I use it and am very happy with the results.
Toni, I think the A2 steel will take longer regardless of the sharpening method you use. I know it took me quite a while to get the first edge on a new Hock A2 plane iron on my Tormek.
I suspect that the scary sharp method would be no faster than your Shapton stones. I believe the only advantage would be the ability easily go to a coarser grit for the initial beveling of the edge.
...It is my feeling that the hardness that makes A2 blades hold their edge longer makes them harder to sharpen as well...