However, I agree with Gunner, a belt grinder is the ticket for roughing out
a tool bit or any other fast stock removal job. If you don't have one,

I have a 1 inch kalamazoo belt sander. Will it do?
Belt grinders seem to be in a class of their own! (and price too).
I know nothing about belt grinders. What distinguishs them from a
belt sander?

chuck