Do what works for you. That's what I took away from it.I watched these the other day. I am sticking with my plan as it took me 40 years to get a system that works for me.
I should have added that I have this problem for my #6 blade because it does not fit in the slot underneath the machine. I 3d-printed a wide-blade platform because they no longer offer this as an option, but the adjustment is finicky. I have the CBN wheels and they are good, but still take a while to fully grind the #6 blade flat again.I use the Worksharp in my classes and found there is an adjustment to correct that off square condition.
Also buy diamond or CBN plates for the Worksharp and you won't need anything else.
Thanks Mike! Good point.I wouldn't worry about a #6 being a little out of square.
It is not a finishing plane.
I have a lot of camber on mine for taking off lots of rough wood.
A slow speed grinder with a CBN wheel is a good option if you choose to go another route. After comparing several models and reading their reviews, I went with the Bucktool 8" 2 speed grinder with their brand 80 grit 1.5" CBN wheel and it works great for my needs. I put a wire wheel on the left side for cleaning parts. The Wolverine tool rest is also helpful at keeping the iron steady/flat and helps draw heat away from the blade, the CBN wheel also helps there. I keep water close by but havent had an iron yet that I couldn't comfortably touch after grinding several passes, sometimes I still dunk it anyway just to be safe. Also works well for cambering blades like on a No. 6.I've always been a little disappointed with the edge I got from the Cosman system (what I currently use modified with honing guide). I guess I need to add a stropping step to that! It was fun to see the "science" behind this. One thing they did not cover was oil stones (Arkansas). I would assume similar results, but I've thought these might be easier for me to use in my shop since I do not have a good source for water. I've read that shaptons can be used with oil. Anyone try that? I guess once you try, you can't go back to water.
I still need to find a good system for re-establishing the primary. Right now, I use the worksharp 3000, but I am thinking about a grinder with CBN wheel and guide as a better option because the worksharp sometimes gets the bevel angle slightly off and have to re-true it to 90 on the diamond stone because otherwise my honing guide only works one side. Is anyone using the Tomek bench grinder post with the square-edge jig?
A slow speed grinder with a CBN wheel is a good option if you choose to go another route. After comparing several models and reading their reviews, I went with the Bucktool 8" 2 speed grinder with their brand 80 grit 1.5" CBN wheel and it works great for my needs. I put a wire wheel on the left side for cleaning parts. The Wolverine tool rest is also helpful at keeping the iron steady/flat and helps draw heat away from the blade, the CBN wheel also helps there. I keep water close by but havent had an iron yet that I couldn't comfortably touch after grinding several passes, sometimes I still dunk it anyway just to be safe. Also works well for cambering blades like on a No. 6.
~Will