I took the plunge on a Tormek as well. IMHO, it is invaluable for a
beginner, because I can spend my time learning to turn, rather than learning
to sharpen. I have found some limitations to the system, but very few. Once
I become a competent turner, perhaps I'll learn to free-hand grind my tools.
Until then, I love my Tormek.

"Lazarus Long" wrote in message
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I use the Tormek system. With the appropriate jigs, it'll reliably
sharpen the same profile time after time. If you want, it'll also
reshape the profile to something else, and then be repeatable to that
new profile. The Tormek's problem is that it's expensive. I got over
that a long time ago. This isn't to say it's perfect, but for turning
tools, I don't think there's any better.

You can get one online at www.sharptools.com There's otherplaces
too, like Woodcraft.


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