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   JMartindal1 | Dec 30, 2002 04:43am | #1

   i found this type grinder to be very slow. Now, I prefer a regular grinder for rough grinding, puts a hollow grind on the blade. Follow w/ a diamond stone & let the chisel itself set the angle... when the hollow is gone, I regrind on the grinder, much faster.

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   caldwellbob | Dec 30, 2002 08:48am | #2

   I got that Delta sharpening center, too. I like the way it works. When I'm done with it, I use a buffing wheel on my grinder to polish it off. Works for planer blades, etc.,etc. I think its better for the tools than a grinding wheel and easier to work with than my belt sander upside down............

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   Saw | Dec 31, 2002 01:06am | #3

   Jim,

   Doesn't your regular grinder put to much heat in the chisel end. Heat removes the temper and softens the metal if I am correct. Soft chisels become dull chisels rather quick. IMO, I would rather take the time to put an edge on, than spending the same time using a dull chisel. Kind of a catch 22 imo.

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   JMartindal1 | Dec 31, 2002 01:22am | #4

   Yes, it will if you have a heavy touch, but I use a lot of water, and a light touch. Puts a wonderful cup to the blade giving a nice hollow grind. Then i can use the blade itself as a guide on the diamond stone.

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   don26299 | Jan 18, 2003 06:17am | #5

   I have a Makita power wet stone and I like to use it, but I don't like cleaning it up.  Don't like leaving the water & grinding residue in the tool. 

   It came with a 1000 grit and I bought a 8000 and a 60.  The 60 is, of course very fast and no worries about heat. 

   Another thing I changed is the rinky dink water drip system.  I mounted one of those swivel valve drip spouts on a coffee can.   Much better control. 

   We really like using the 1000 and the 8000 to sharpen scrapers (for the edges of hardwood floor resanding).  You can sharpen 20 or 30 blades razor sharp in a hurry.