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Hi Jan, Ken
Thanks for the info - however I live in England and my research indicates that the Edge on Up testers are not available here to buy.

Thanks grepper, I'll give it a go. I don't think Edge On Up products are available here in the UK.

Hi Ken, grepper
Many thanks for your advice and recommendations which I've taken on board.
In particular grepper I agree entirely with the importance of deburring - hence my question as to how to accomplish it using the T8 setup. Upto now I have sharpened my chisels and plane blades by hand using diamond stones followed by a strop so it seems that with the T8 I will cycle through the three grits followed by using my strop to remove the burrs.
I didn't know that a sharpness tester existed- any info you can give me grepper would of great interest.
Once again many thanks for imparting your experience.

Hi Rich
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I'll certainly take your advice- being retired what's an extra 2/3 minutes!

Hi grepper, Ken S
Many thanks for your replies both of which are most helpful. Your last comment grepper regarding not overthinking the T8 is very astute since I fear I have been guilty of doing just that. I think the best way forward is to grab a couple of old chisels and work through the sharpening process from using the AngleMaster to set up the edge angle and the Square Edge Jig. By having the SJ 250 I can work through the three grit grades to arrive, hopefully at a super sharp edge.
Another question if I may - having the SJ 250 removes the need to use the Leather Honing Wheel according to Tormek so how would you guys recommend I remove the burrs from the back of the chisels/plane irons?
Finally my last question- is it necessary to use the Truing Tool on both grindstones before first using them or should they be good to go straight out of the box?
Many thanks again for your "words of wisdom" 

Hi All
I've just purchased the T8 together with the SJ250 waterstone. I've just retired here in the UK and have taken up woodworking to occupy my newly found spare time. So, I will be using the T8 to sharpen my chisels and plane irons.
Before  I get started I have a simple question that I'm sure this forum will be able to answer. Once I have used the T8 I guess it is good practice to empty out and clean the water tray. After I have done that and refilled it do you recommend I raise the tray so that the waterstone is back in the water or to leave the tray lowered? Also with regard to  the SJ-250 waterstone, what is the best way to store this when it is not on the T8?
Any advice regarding using the waterstones much appreciated together with any other pearls of wisdom regarding using the T8 would also be gratefully received.