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Wondering if the arrival of the MB-102 changes the mindset on doing scissors with a diamond wheel at all?  If sharpening edge trailing does this make this a 'safer' operation for the diamond wheel?  Or is it all about the steep angle that has potential for disaster?

Would still not sharpen scissors using the diamond or CBN. It is the angle and the danger of chatter. So easy to slip and gouge the edge. The exception to high angle sharpening would be the drill sharpening jig where the drill is held pretty steady but even then you need to be careful.

Appreciate the quick reply.  I'm new to Tormek and maybe stepping into the deep end of the pool by starting out with the black edition.  Found a retailer that had a number of them and priced the same as the original T8 so I couldn't really pass that up.

So what, in your opinion, would be too steep of an angle for diamond/CBN?  Just looking for some type of ballpark reference point so I hopefully don't trash an expensive wheel.

Thanks again!

Sharpco, you're very welcome.

With all the hype about diamond and CBN wheels, it is easy to forget that the "Original" wheels may actuallybe better at some things. I think that for those planning to replace their SG-250 with a different wheel, it is wise to make the replacement with some usable abrasive on the SG for circumstances like scissors.

Ken

Wondering if the arrival of the MB-102 changes the mindset on doing scissors with a diamond wheel at all?  If sharpening edge trailing does this make this a 'safer' operation for the diamond wheel?  Or is it all about the steep angle that has potential for disaster?

Thanks