Ken Easley
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I've got 1 CBN wheel I've added to my 1800 RPM Grinder. An inexpensive Sheppach model sold by Craft Supplies for a short time. Almost bought into the Sorby belt system and briefly considered a Tormek. So, the starting assumption is the turner will only have one system. Here's a list of comments to hopefully start a couple of dialog's about all this stuff. Anyone have any comments on the Sorby belt system. Does the 1 inch belt grinder require any rewiring to get it to run in the right direction (a belt sharpener should run up, rather than down like a wheel, is that right, or is that just the Sorby version?) Special belts for HSS tools? I've heard if all you have is the Tormek it takes forever to sharpen a tool, but gets it really sharp. Love to hear comments on what you guys use and really like. Regarding my CBN, I've got the 180 grit, 2 inch wide version and it really is much easier to sharpen a tool. Zero bouncing around, wider surface to roll a gouge around on. I'd really like to have the 80 grit for a bit faster grinding when doing a bit of shaping rather than sharpening. I've seen the Sorby demo'd and it looks just as easy with the advantage of changing grits and materials (I think they make CBN and Diamond belts.)
thanks in advance,
Ken
thanks in advance,
Ken