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In the Shop => General Tormek Questions => Topic started by: woodyelf on March 30, 2010, 07:53:36 PM

Title: Blackstone Silicon Grindstone and HSS Steel
Post by: woodyelf on March 30, 2010, 07:53:36 PM
How much faster is the SB-250 than the SG-250 when grinding HSS steel?  I'm trying to decide if it is really worth buying the a second grindstone.
Title: Re: Blackstone Silicon Grindstone and HSS Steel
Post by: Jeff Farris on March 30, 2010, 10:49:46 PM
What's your purpose?  If you want to sharpen planer blades, then I think it is a worthwhile investment.  If you're looking to shape turning tools (an infrequent task for most turners), I would be more inclined to suggest the BGM-100 kit and an inexpensive dry grinder.  For approximately the same total investment, it will be faster for shaping than the SB-250.