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As a new T-8 owner, I've been sharpening my chisels and gouges for wood carving.  I've had no problems with the process using the wheel in its course mode.  However, when I tried to touch up my Stubai 1/4" gouge veiner, I destroyed the tip, eating through the edge.  Though I was trying to use a light touch, apparently it wasn't light enough.  I had the veiner in the Tormek small tool jig and was having trouble following the tight contour.  Was it not made for use with a veiner?  Don't know if I should have started out by re-dressing the stone to its fine-grit mode before I started or is this tool just too small for sharpening with the T-8.  Guess I could have used just a diamond stone instead and freehanded it.  By the way, Having not seen a chisel/gouge forum here, I assumed this would be an appropriate forum.  This is my first post.