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Thank you everyone for your insights, I felt pretty good about my results but I needed some confirmation.  I'm the type of personality that loves diving as deep as I can when I take on a project or hobby.  Drilon, I just ordered Dr. Vadim's "Knife Deburring" Book, I can't wait to dive into it.

Best Regards,
Jeff

I totally agree, the Calcapp software is so simple to use.  They recently added the ability to measure to the FVB or the machine housing.  Most of the knives I sharpen have so much angle on the blade already it's hard to use the Tormek gauge, the software was transformational for me. I'm sure many of us have the ability to brush off our Trigonometry skills but I'm looking for simple and it doesn't get much simpler than this.

I'm  brand new to both the Tormek and this Forum but I quickly decided I wanted/needed a FVB.  Fortunately my background is Machining/tool and die maker.  I machined a FVB and for a novice it was transformational.  I use the Calcapp calculator for both the stone and honing wheel, all these tools have made it much easier for me to attain a quality edge.  I'm 100% in favor of the tool, some might call it a crutch but anything that helps me build consistency into the process is a great tool.

Hi all,

I'm getting close to retirement and I'm trying to put some things in place to help keep me busy and engaged.  I recently picked up a Tormek T8.  My sharpening process is this:  For reshaping I use a 200 grit CBN but for typical sharpening I use a 600 grit and a 1000 grit.  After the grinding I use 2 steps on the leather wheels, the 1st wheel has the Tormek paste and the final wheel has a 1 mic paste.  After that process I finish with a 1 x 30 felt belt with .5 mic diamond spray. I also fabricated a FVB for the honing side, this helped me in a big way.  My BESS scores are not sub 100 like I see some people getting.  My 17.5 deg edges typically run around 150 and my 15 deg edges around 115.  My question is this, should I feel ethical charging for these types of numbers?  Today I sharpen everything I can get my hands on, my family, friends and colleagues have all provided knives for me to practice on.  They all say they are great but I'm skeptical since they are friends and family.  Do you think I've arrived at a place where I can feel ethical charging for my services?

Best Regards,
Jeff