I got a lathe for Christmas, and a starter set of tools. Now I need a good way to sharpen them. I have been looking at the 8" sharpener grinder from Grizzly. Anyone ever used this tool?
Grizzly 8" wet sharpener grinder.
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I believe they have a couple of different models. Which one are you referring to? They have a pretty decent looking Tormek clone for not a ton of money...Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Please check out and subscribe to my Workshop Blog. -
That one is a good one but I will warn you, it is often not the grinder/sharpener that is expensive but the add on tools to precisely hold the tool being sharpened.
I have looked at that one too but I have the WorkSharp. I am still envious of that Grizzly/Tormek kind of sharpener. You won't go wrong with it. Just read what comes with it and google online reviews on how to keep your tools sharp with that specific sharpener. And another warning, there is not a sharpener in the market that doesn't have one or two people criticize it. Look at the other reviews, unless half a dozen or so all say the same thing.Hank Lee
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I have the Grizzly sharpener and, although I do not sharpen turning tools and am not a woodworker of note, I find it does very well on chisels, plane blades and knives. Of course, it is entirely correct that you need to look at the accessories you will use and their prices. I like the wet wheel.
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I received my new Grizzly sharpener and put it together. The wheel is about 3/32" out of square across the surface. I am not pleased with this tool. I'll call Grizzly and see what they will do about it.Comment
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I have the WorkSharp, and a slow speed grinder. But what I use most often for my turning tools is my Delta Belt/ Disc sander. 220 grit discs are more than fine enough, and you can either strop use use a diamond stone to get a final polish. But again, it's not really needed for the turning tools.Comment
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