I have a bunch of primary chisel bevels to grind.
Lots of work by hand.
Also want a quick method for lathe tool touch up as I turn.
Your thoughts on the Worksharp?
Should I bump up to the Veritas Power Sharpener?
TY,
Ag
(09-27-2017, 06:28 AM)AgGEM Wrote: [ -> ]I have a bunch of primary chisel bevels to grind.
Lots of work by hand.
Also want a quick method for lathe tool touch up as I turn.
Your thoughts on the Worksharp?
Should I bump up to the Veritas Power Sharpener?
TY,
Ag
I've had a WS 3000 for a number of years and it is my go to method for general sharpening. It works well for chisels using the lower guide mechanism. I've built a cabinet with a top identical in height to the top of the grinding plate and use it with a LV honing guide for larger stuff. Don't know anything about the Veritas unit.
I have both the Veritas power sharpener and the work sharp 3000 I use the workshop 3000 for chisels and the Veritas power sharpener for plane irons both work well and I got a great deal on the work sharp or I would only have the Veritas
I use a WS3000 for chisels and love it. For lathe tools I use a slow speed grinder with a Oneway Wolverine Grinding Jig.
I've read some guys use one (WS3000) for lathe chisels, but it just doesn't seem like the right tool for that, at least to me. For those a slow speed grinder with the a jig (the Wolverine is excellent) would be a better choice. But for bench chisels and plane irons, the WS is a go-to choice.
I am very happy with the WS3000. The wide blade attachment (or a shop made version) allows you to use a honing guide which I find useful. Plenty of info on You Tube.
Thanks folks for your wisdom!
Ag
Hopefully the new systems are better?
Tried one many years ago and immediately sent back as almost worthless.
Still rely on my Delta motor, temporarily clamped to my bench, with a cotton wheel on the left and a hard felt wheel on the right.
Any edge tool I can't shave with is dangerous.
IMHO, for grinding initial bevels, a bench grinder with a good tool rest is the best solution; economical, quick, fairly accurate, and any resulting inconsistencies can be handled with jigs on stones or on sandpaper. Any bench grinder will do, as long as you take light passes and quench after every pass. Don't overthink this.
I love the WS3000 for chisels and plane irons but not for much else. I have a Tormek clone (wet stone) sharpener with a bunch of jigs and use it for just about everything else including: lathe tools, scissors, knives, etc.
If you were to actually compare the edges after sharpening I think you would find that the WS can provide a sharper edge if you use the finer grits and honing disc.
If I had to just pick only one power sharpening system I think that it would be the Tormek clone (wet stone) sharpener. Honestly, I think it's just more versatile. With that being said it's nice to have both.
HTH