I know the topic title is enough to make you groan "not again!". My question though is somewhat simpler. Reading the latest topic on it makes me think about simplfying my sharpening regime. Basically I started with an Icebear kit/stone pond setup. It's an effective if somewhat ponderous regime and yes I find it a bit too messy sometimes.
I'm thinking to replace all that paraphanalia with one double-sided or two single-sided diamond stones to use 'on the hoof' while i'm working in or out of the workshop. A simple, 'bung-in-the-toolbox, non-messy solution. I'm not going to attempt any heavy sharpening/shaping - that's all taken care of with a new power grinder.
I've trawled and digested quite a few of the previous threads on diamond stones already.
I'm thinking a fine and superfine (= red and green I believe?) combo (the Eze-lap duo for around £60). Am I right in thinking that the superfine will give me a satisfactory edge sharpness for most purposes (softwoods etc)
Does anyone have one of these and what is their opinion?. The DMT stones are a bit more than I wish to pay although I note the polycrystalline/monocrystalline argument. Is it really significant in the context of light use?
cheers,
Ike
I'm thinking to replace all that paraphanalia with one double-sided or two single-sided diamond stones to use 'on the hoof' while i'm working in or out of the workshop. A simple, 'bung-in-the-toolbox, non-messy solution. I'm not going to attempt any heavy sharpening/shaping - that's all taken care of with a new power grinder.
I've trawled and digested quite a few of the previous threads on diamond stones already.
I'm thinking a fine and superfine (= red and green I believe?) combo (the Eze-lap duo for around £60). Am I right in thinking that the superfine will give me a satisfactory edge sharpness for most purposes (softwoods etc)
Does anyone have one of these and what is their opinion?. The DMT stones are a bit more than I wish to pay although I note the polycrystalline/monocrystalline argument. Is it really significant in the context of light use?
cheers,
Ike