learning curve revisited

[Ken S]

We have frequently discussed the learning curve in the past. I believe the flexibility of the Tormek allows the user to choose the amount of learning curve to suit his needs and wishes.

A Tormek user who wants to keep his home workshop chisels and planes sharp using the standard SG grinding wheel has only a short learning curve to master. Adding the family kitchen cutlery, his pocket knives and scissors adds only a little more learning.

Adding a larger variety of tools, including tools with different steel, adds to the learning curve. Adding the more stringent customer expectations and volume of business definitely increases the skill level required, as does using multiple grinding wheels.

Harnessing the exciting potential of the three diamond wheels and multi base will certainly require more skill. We will have to learn new techniques as well as developing a lighter grinding pressure. We will have to factor in flat grinding in addition to our traditional shallow hollow grinding.

We have choices. A sharp tool is a sharp tool, whether it is sharpened using the latest diamond wheel or the standard SG. The basic technique and SG grinding wheel have served Tormek users very well for decades, and will continue to do so. While this path remains a viable option, it is no longer the only path. Today's Tormek user has choices which were only imagined not too many years ago. We live in interesting times.

Ken

[Fernando]

We have frequently discussed the learning curve in the past. I believe the flexibility of the Tormek allows the user to choose the amount of learning curve to suit his needs and wishes.

A Tormek user who wants to keep his home workshop chisels and planes sharp using the standard SG grinding wheel has only a short learning curve to master. Adding the family kitchen cutlery, his pocket knives and scissors adds only a little more learning.

Adding a larger variety of tools, including tools with different steel, adds to the learning curve. Adding the more stringent customer expectations and volume of business definitely increases the skill level required, as does using multiple grinding wheels.

Harnessing the exciting potential of the three diamond wheels and multi base will certainly require more skill. We will have to learn new techniques as well as developing a lighter grinding pressure. We will have to factor in flat grinding in addition to our traditional shallow hollow grinding.

We have choices. A sharp tool is a sharp tool, whether it is sharpened using the latest diamond wheel or the standard SG. The basic technique and SG grinding wheel have served Tormek users very well for decades, and will continue to do so. While this path remains a viable option, it is no longer the only path. Today's Tormek user has choices which were only imagined not too many years ago. We live in interesting times.

Ken

Totally Agree.

[Ken S]

Fernando,

I like the way you think.   

Ken