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In the Shop => Knife Sharpening => Topic started by: bobl on June 19, 2015, 09:57:33 PM

Title: re- black stone and japanese waterstone.
Post by: bobl on June 19, 2015, 09:57:33 PM
Wow.
Many replies there.
Thank you all for the comments.
Yes I am still not sure which stone. So many things to consider.
I think as ken says " I should go to see Robin in Bath " and do the training school. Thanks Ken, I know you are right, But I need to save up.
I will keep you all informed as to when I get there and my results.
Which I know will be bril.
Til the next post.
Cheers.
Bob The Knife Grinder.
Title: Re: re- black stone and japanese waterstone.
Post by: Ken S on June 19, 2015, 11:38:26 PM
Bob,

I did not mean to come down so hard on you. You have found a nice business niche which can be regularly profitable for the long run.

When I operated my photographic business I always overspent on superfluous equipment. I always valued and sought after good training, but allowed myself to be distracted by the appeal of more stuff. I hope you will not follow my mistakes. Knowledge is power and profit.

Ken
Title: Re: re- black stone and japanese waterstone.
Post by: Rob on June 20, 2015, 11:17:06 AM
I would slightly build on that definition Ken.

Capability and competence is power and they stem from a blend of knowledge, skill and appropriate tooling :-)
Title: Re: re- black stone and japanese waterstone.
Post by: Ken S on June 20, 2015, 12:44:45 PM
Good point, Rob. I agree.

Ken
Title: Re: re- black stone and japanese waterstone.
Post by: bobl on June 21, 2015, 04:38:59 PM
Rob and Ken,
Nice experienced replies.
I am still stuck though!!!
Bob
Title: Re: re- black stone and japanese waterstone.
Post by: Ken S on June 21, 2015, 09:06:20 PM
Don't buy anything until you are unstuck. You say you are having good success with the SG grinding wheel. Stay with it. Forget other wheels until you have more experience and training.

Ken
Title: Re: re- black stone and japanese waterstone.
Post by: Herman Trivilino on June 22, 2015, 12:09:44 AM
I agree with Ken. Unless you are convinced you are having a problem with the original SG (grey) grindstone that can be solved with a different grindstone, stick with the SG. It really is all you should need unless you are doing something special.
Title: Re: re- black stone and japanese waterstone.
Post by: Rob on June 22, 2015, 12:43:15 AM
Agreed (& I have both)
Title: Re: re- black stone and japanese waterstone.
Post by: bobl on June 22, 2015, 02:25:59 PM
Thanks lads.