Has anyone had much experience with the sorby sharpening system. The
description sounds like what I'm looking for to replace the shop made
one that I'm using. Mainly I struggle with replicating the profile on
the different turning tools, especially the fingernail profile.

MinnJim wrote:
Has anyone had much experience with the sorby sharpening system. The
description sounds like what I'm looking for to replace the shop made
one that I'm using. Mainly I struggle with replicating the profile on
the different turning tools, especially the fingernail profile.


I have not used the Sorby, but I do have the Wolverine. Looks like they
are similar. The Wolverine works quite well, they have some videos on
their web site on setting up and replicating grinds, helped me a lot.
Keep notes on the settings for each tool, easy to do with some tape on
the tool's handle with a Sharpie.

Due to some other sharpening needs I finally bought a Tormek. Sweet!
Doesn't take any longer to sharpen my turning tools with it than the
Wolverine does, and it gives a much sharper and honed edge, easily
lasting twice as long. Don't know if it is worth the extra $$ if all
you are sharpening is turning tools.

Still use the Wolverine to rough out a new grind and once in a while for
quick sharpenings if I don't want to go get water and then clean up
after the Tormek.

Bill B

The Sorby is reputed to be an excellent system. Personally I like my own
shop-made one http://aroundthewoods.com/sharpening01.html but the commercial
ones do a great job for the most part. All the jigs are dependent on one
thing, three definite measurements, for repeatability. These are
1) angle of the arm
2) length of projecting tool
3) distance of the pivot from the wheel.
Make sure these are always the same and you should get the dame results
every time.

--
God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS Canada
http://aroundthewoods.com
http://roundopinions.blogspot.com
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MinnJim wrote:
Has anyone had much experience with the sorby sharpening system. The
description sounds like what I'm looking for to replace the shop made
one that I'm using. Mainly I struggle with replicating the profile on
the different turning tools, especially the fingernail profile.


I have not used the Sorby, but I do have the Wolverine. Looks like they
are similar. The Wolverine works quite well, they have some videos on
their web site on setting up and replicating grinds, helped me a lot. Keep
notes on the settings for each tool, easy to do with some tape on the
tool's handle with a Sharpie.

Due to some other sharpening needs I finally bought a Tormek. Sweet!
Doesn't take any longer to sharpen my turning tools with it than the
Wolverine does, and it gives a much sharper and honed edge, easily lasting
twice as long. Don't know if it is worth the extra $$ if all you are
sharpening is turning tools.

Still use the Wolverine to rough out a new grind and once in a while for
quick sharpenings if I don't want to go get water and then clean up after
the Tormek.

Bill B

I use the Robert Sorby Jig all the time. The business part of it (where you
clamp the tool) is actually made by Tormek for Sorby. At least that's what
their demonstrator told me. The jig is excellent and I would not be
without it. Gives an exactly repeatable grind every time.

Tom.
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Has anyone had much experience with the sorby sharpening system. The
description sounds like what I'm looking for to replace the shop made
one that I'm using. Mainly I struggle with replicating the profile on
the different turning tools, especially the fingernail profile.