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I was looking at sharpening equipment from a local supplier and found this.
As I'm a real noob when it comes to sharpening, could I get some advice from
people about the usefulness of this? I think it's more for sharpening chisels
and such.
Thanks all.

It's a Delta Sharpening Center.

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DotD,

I ran across this machine a few years ago now. I was somewhat interested as it offers "wet" grinding. So, I researched and considered. But, this and the similar (but much more expensive) Tormek Sharpener are more suited for chisels, planes, etc.

I am sure they can get blades sharp. But, they are less versatile and much more expensive.

For the record, I can get pretty good push-cut edges on my chisels with my belt sander. ... and (probably) much faster than those dedicated machines. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Not to mention availibility for relatively reasonably priced replacement belts and belt grit options for belt sanders vs. those VERY proprietary shaped, very few optinos and VERY expensive stones. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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JYD #39 I prefer "SATIN" blades!!!