Has anyone had much experience with the sorby sharpening system. The description sounds like what I'm looking for to replace the shop made one that I'm using. Mainly I struggle with replicating the profile on the different turning tools, especially the fingernail profile.
I have not used the Sorby, but I do have the Wolverine. Looks like they are similar. The Wolverine works quite well, they have some videos on their web site on setting up and replicating grinds, helped me a lot. Keep notes on the settings for each tool, easy to do with some tape on the tool's handle with a Sharpie.
Due to some other sharpening needs I finally bought a Tormek. Sweet! Doesn't take any longer to sharpen my turning tools with it than the Wolverine does, and it gives a much sharper and honed edge, easily lasting twice as long. Don't know if it is worth the extra $$ if all you are sharpening is turning tools.
Still use the Wolverine to rough out a new grind and once in a while for quick sharpenings if I don't want to go get water and then clean up after the Tormek.
Bill B
I use the Robert Sorby Jig all the time. The business part of it (where you clamp the tool) is actually made by Tormek for Sorby. At least that's what their demonstrator told me. The jig is excellent and I would not be without it. Gives an exactly repeatable grind every time.
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