"AHilton" wrote in message

Maxprop
asked me about the Delta wet grinding machines and said that he couldn't
afford the Tormek.

Actually I can, but prefer not to do so, if unnecessary. And I agree with
your contention that a Tormek is not a necessary, if perhaps desirable, part
of one's overall tool/knife/blade sharpening system.

I, like most new turners, am experiencing the sticker shock associated with
the landslide effect. The lathe is the tip of the iceberg in terms of cost.
Sorby tools, a Vicmarc chuck, a hollowing system, and I'm feeling inclined
to pull in the reins a bit on expenditures. A usable, effective sharpening
system that doesn't cost $390 plus jigs and accessories has real appeal.

Max