Steve,
I put this note in woodworking because it does not pertain to the Tormek, but, I believe, may be of interest to you and other members of the forum.
Brian Burns sent me an email advising me of his new online video. Here is the link:
http://www.planetarypegs.com/doublebevelsharpeninghirez_video_page.html
Brian is a luthier (guitar maker) who has devised a very good sharpening system. As you mentioned you plan to attend a guitar making school, I thought Brian's ideas might interest you. His system is clever, well thought through, and very well fitted to work like instrument building. Essentially it is designed for mostly honing planes and chisels and adapting planes to the specialized woods used in instrument making. While it is not as versatile as the Tormek system (no knives, turning tools, planer blades, etc., it does seem very well suited for its purpose.
Enjoy.
Ken
I put this note in woodworking because it does not pertain to the Tormek, but, I believe, may be of interest to you and other members of the forum.
Brian Burns sent me an email advising me of his new online video. Here is the link:
http://www.planetarypegs.com/doublebevelsharpeninghirez_video_page.html
Brian is a luthier (guitar maker) who has devised a very good sharpening system. As you mentioned you plan to attend a guitar making school, I thought Brian's ideas might interest you. His system is clever, well thought through, and very well fitted to work like instrument building. Essentially it is designed for mostly honing planes and chisels and adapting planes to the specialized woods used in instrument making. While it is not as versatile as the Tormek system (no knives, turning tools, planer blades, etc., it does seem very well suited for its purpose.
Enjoy.
Ken