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Thanks all, I will try the SG next.

Thanks guys! Yes I have the SG but I have chosen the diamond wheel in order to use the flat side and prevent a hollow ground edge, not possible on the SG I have read. Many of my deeply curved and larger gouges would not do well with the hollow ground edge I fear.
I feel like I use enough compound, it certainly creates a considerable mess as it peels off under the blade. I will try the lighter touch on the diamond wheel.
I think I read there is a hard felt wheel that fits the T-8, that intrigues me, does anyone know about that?

I have had my T-8 for about a month now and I'm really struggling with the honing wheel. It takes a very long time to polish my carving gouges edges.
I am using the DF-250 diamond wheel and after sharpening I often have to go to my 1200 grit diamond bench stone just to reduce the cut marks from the wheel before honing. This is not ideal since I'm not as precise with holding the angle as the machine with jigs. It even takes a long time to remove the 1200 grit scuffs.
The DF-250 is 600 grit and the PA-70 honing compound is 8,000 grit, isn't this a really big jump?
Perhaps I am doing something wrong, has anyone else encountered this scenario?
Thanks in advance for any advice.