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I use a machinist's hand file.  It works fine. 

I plotted the speed of the grinding surface vs. the diameter of the grinding wheel (for the T-8).  As shown in the chart, at 220mm, the speed is 88%, and at 180mm, it is 72%.

Ken,

That is an interesting point that I've not considered.  Thank you.

Rich

Dave,

Here is more details:  https://sharpeninghandbook.info/WW-SpindleGouge.html

Rich 

There are ways to extend the useful life of a grindstone.  I've catalogued some here:  https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Grindstones-StoneLife.html. 

1. FVB vs. MB 102
2. Leather wheel (2 pcs) vs. Felt wheel (2 pcs) (and I have WSKO ELIT )
3. SVM 45 vs. KJ 45 (by SVM 45 I mean custom)
4. KS 123 vs. app

Andy,

1. MB-102
2. Leather honing wheels with PA-70
3. KJ-45
4. KS-123

Rich

@Rossy66, I recommend you look for older tools at yard sales or at places like Goodwill.  What you will probably find are high carbon tools like those made by Craftsman and Buck.  Those will sharpen quicker than HSS; however you will be able to get the approach down.

By the way, these tools are very good once sharpened.  They will need to be resharpened more often than HSS; however you can look at that as a benefit as it will help you develop your process.

Wow.  Someone should sharpen that boy's knives to show him what sharp truly is.

Use JS 6, 75 mm, hole A.  

https://sharpeninghandbook.info/WW-BowlGouge.html

Nice work Perra!

Alan, I added links to these jigs on the router plane blade page of the Sharpening Handbook.

Woodpeckers came out with a new router plane which has a really innovative design for the cutting blade.  

https://www.woodpeck.com/woodpeckers-router-plane.html

I have an idea about how the blade could be held in a 3d-printed holder which could then be held in the SE-77.  If you have one of these, please contact me:  I'd like to work with you on this idea. 

I purchased the SC-60 when it was announced, but only recently got to use it.  I found it quite good.  If you don't have a scissors jig, this one is recommended.

Like you, I believe the older SVX-150 is still quite usable (I will not be getting rid of mine).

Hugo,

I thought the video was great, and forwarded it to my sister to highlight why I recommended the Tormek T-1 for her home use.

I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Rich

My RB-180 is a bit rough to rotate. I tried cleaning it, but that was only a marginal improvement.  I think it needs to be lubricated.  My first guess would be to use white lithium grease, but am wondering what others may be using?