Andy Dingley wrote:

On Mon, 03 May 2004 22:45:14 +0100, Howard Neil
wrote:


It's getting the backs flat that takes the time.


That is simplicity itself. You use the side of the wheel. Very quick and
very efficient.


I said flat, not conical. This approach isn't good enough for a well
sharpened chisel. Even a vertical axis wheel isn't especially flat,
unless you true it frequently.

Read what I said again. The side of the wheel is flat on a Tormek stone
and runs true. Since you only flatten surfaces with the side of the
wheel, there is not reason for it to become grooved. Have you really
used a Tormek or are you just jumping to conclusions?

--
Howard Neil