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Good question, and one worthy of a lot of serious consideration.

I am not a carver, however, the carvers on this forum don't post very often.

Here are my thoughts:

I can't imagine carving chisels being beyond the range of the smaller T3.  The eight inch (to start with) wheel is larger than most dry grinders.  The 50 per cent duty motor is probably more than sufficient, unless you have a very busy professional carving sharpening service (doubtful).

The plastic housing is probably plenty rugged for use on a bench where is is not moved frequently.

That said, the T7 comes with the stone grader and TTS 50 diamond dresser standard.  You will want both of these, so add about a hundred dollars to the cost of the T3 in your comparisons.  The more advanced water trough is more for long knives than carving tools.

My Tormek is a T7.  I tend to overbuy, so, if I was buying a unit today, I would probably buy a T7.  I would give very serious consideration to the T7.

I hope some of the carvers will chime in.

Ken

Good reply, Bob.  I'm glad your wheel is sharpening better for you. 

Have you sharpened anything besides knives?  I'm basically a chisel guy.  Past posts have talked about working with one chisel (1/2" or 3/4" or whatever you happen to have).  If I can't get a chisel right, I know something is not right.

Keep sharpening and keep posting.

Ken

I received a sample DVD from the Woodworkers Guild of America.  The EVE seems well done and informative.  The price is $12.95, which seems fair.  Future DVDs would be at "full price".  Shipping charges seem vague, as does the total cost.

Does anyone on the forum have any experience with WWGOA?

Thanks,

Ken

I agree.  One of my ongoing projects is planning a woodworking kit for my grandson. 

Ken

Hi, Herman. We have now doubled the number of sharp bread knives on the forum!

I have an old Ekco "sandwich knife" that I inherited from my parents.  It's probably older than I am and is still going strong.  Inexpensive, but well made in the USA.

Ken

Dan (and forum),

I have just ordered a copy of Ernie Conover's new plane book and DVD.  Ernie is an excellent teacher and an old hand at plane restoration "tuning".  His handplane class is most informative.  I'll post an update on the book and DVD after I study them.

Ken

My bread knife cuts noticeably better after the sharpening.

Ken

Way to go, Dan!!!

Steve and Jeff,

How about the approximate life expectancy of the average user?

I suspect our TT=50s will be included in our estates!

(Good questions, Steve, and good answers, Jeff.)

Ken

Dan,

Now that you are a year older and wiser, have you had the chance to try your new hand tool kit?

Ken

Carl,

Please post your results.

Ken

Bob,

Please post your results; that's how we learn.

Ken

Bob,

Welcome to the forum.

As a quick test, you might try using the coarse side of the stone grader on your stone.

Also, are you using the upper position of the support bar (stone turning into the knife instead of away)?  That should grind more quickly.

Don't get discouraged.  Your problem can be solved.

Ken

Dan,

I inherited a Bailey (number 4) of about your vintage from my grandfather.  It's a well made plane.  I wouldn't trade it for a new one.  I like using old tools. They may have retained some of the experience of some of the old craftsmen who have used them, as well as some nice patina.

Ken

grizzz,

I have actually used the cap iron trick.  It does work.  However, I think the Lee Valley tool gives more control.  It also fits very well.

Ken