Bill Rubenstein wrote:
And I agree with Rusty. Get a high-speed grinder (I use a 7" Baldor)
and the Oneway jig system. Then have someone show you how to use
them -- it will save you a lot of time and steel. The slow speed
grinder may help at first but as you get better at using it it will
become a frustration -- too slow -- and you will not grind when you
really should.

Also, for your primary bowl gouges, I like a removable handle which
comes off easily. That allows me to turn with a very heavy tool,
remove the handle quickly, and grind with just the light gouge so
that I can get the feel of what I'm doing.

Tormek is a waste of money for turners, I think. The Oneway
balancing kit is a really nice- to-have also.

Another thing, don't buy wheels which are too fine. For most of us,
100 grit is plenty fine. I use a 36 on one side and an 80 on the
other. Buy white wheels as a minimum. There are some premium blue
wheels which are also very nice to have.

Bill



Woodcraft has a dual speed grinder that will do 1720 and 3450 so I can get
the best of both worlds and I like the idea of the Oneway or the Wolverine
system.

thanks again to all.

Mike