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Hi msrdnr,
Thanks for the help!
I was wondering if I was going to have to do some kind of "combo" thing. I'd prefer not to if I can help it, but if that's what it takes then I'll give it a try if the first tips from Jeff don't pan out. I'm hoping they do though. I'm still trying to justify the cost!  
Mike

Hi Jeff,
Thanks for the quick reply!
I'll give the tips you gave a try !
Thanks again,
Mike

Hi Guys.
My name's Mike. Yeah, I'm a FNG.
Just got my tormek and I have a question after using this machine after a week. Yeah I know, one freaking week.
Anyway...and please don't take offense, I am accustomed to sharpening to a finer edge by hand than by this machine.

I make bamboo fly rods by trade. I use old Stanley 9 1/2's and sharpen the irons on a 4000/8000 gr Japanese water stone.
My question is...the Original Manufacturers Product of 650 grit stone is WAY too rough even after applying the "fine" stone to the wheel and honing.
I see that Japan Woodworkers offers two grades of waterstones for grinders. Will either of these wheels fit my machine and have any of you used them?
I bought this machine to get away from hours of handsharpening but...I want a SHARP iron.  Not a shiny iron.
Not trying to be a pain but all youse guys know how much this machine costs. I thought I'd ask you because I assume you guys use this machine everyday as I assumed I would be.
My best to you all,
Mike