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I've been in search of a better way to get my edge tools sharper. For my non-turning tools, I've used the scary sharp setup, Arkansas oilstones, and the Worksharp 3000, and still have wanted something better. (I also have a brand-new set of ceramic waterstones that I still haven't tried yet.) For my turning tools, I've been pretty happy with the standard 1750 RPM grinder and a Wolverine-style jig, but I'm still open to something better for those, too, especially my skews.
I kind of stumbled upon a deal on a used Tormek 2000 a couple weeks ago, so I went ahead and pulled the trigger on it. The seller had the grinder and the Turning Tool jig set. Since I have a lot of other tools I wanted to sharpen on it (including kitchen knives, garden tools, and scissors), I went ahead and also ordered the Hand Tool jig set, and a couple other things like the newer-style wheel truing tool and the new Turning Tool Setter, to bring it up to almost the T-7 kit. All told, I got the equivalent of the "Magnum" kit, for about the price of the grinder alone.
I know there are a lot of other (and less expensive) ways to get similar sharpening results, but since about the only negative feedback I've seen on Tormek grinders is from people who don't own one, I suspect I'll be happy with this setup. I also suspect I'll be listing a slightly-used Worksharp 3000 in the Classified Ads before too long.
Here's a bit of evidence for the Picture Police...
I kind of stumbled upon a deal on a used Tormek 2000 a couple weeks ago, so I went ahead and pulled the trigger on it. The seller had the grinder and the Turning Tool jig set. Since I have a lot of other tools I wanted to sharpen on it (including kitchen knives, garden tools, and scissors), I went ahead and also ordered the Hand Tool jig set, and a couple other things like the newer-style wheel truing tool and the new Turning Tool Setter, to bring it up to almost the T-7 kit. All told, I got the equivalent of the "Magnum" kit, for about the price of the grinder alone.
I know there are a lot of other (and less expensive) ways to get similar sharpening results, but since about the only negative feedback I've seen on Tormek grinders is from people who don't own one, I suspect I'll be happy with this setup. I also suspect I'll be listing a slightly-used Worksharp 3000 in the Classified Ads before too long.
Here's a bit of evidence for the Picture Police...