David Comerford
Have any of you used the Koch sharpening system? Amazingly fast way to sharpen carving tools. I just bought 2 wheels and the compound and put on a bargain grinder. You have to use the back of the grinder but it WORKS! No more waisted time sharpening and messing up your bevels. Anybody else had this success? I can't believe Mary May doesn't have one as a pro.
2020-12-03 08:07:00
Alan Downs
I think I have heard a few carvers say that sharpening their tools is another point of satisfaction. so far, I have not had that experience. I wonder if that system will fit my Christmas list. Stocking stuffer??
2020-12-03 13:35:00
MaryMay
Hi David, I actually do have one, but I prefer the control of hand sharpening. The times I have used it (when I was working in a wood that destroyed the tool edges and I needed to re-sharpen every 5 minutes) it worked well for quick sharpening, but as with all mechanical sharpening systems I have found, it tends to round the bevel slightly. After finishing that project, I put it back on the sharpening stone to flatten the bevel. But that's just me... If it works and it doesn't "soften" or round the bevel, then go for it!
2020-12-10 02:40:00
David Comerford
I can see how the wheel could round the bevel. But you haven't seen me destroy a bevel with a sharpening stone! I'm real good at that?
2020-12-10 15:08:00