For 35 bucks, single speed is fine by me. I found its default speed to be pretty good for sharpening, so no real need to slow it down.
It looks like you are getting it done for 35 bucks and that ain't bad at all <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> ( plus belts) Kudos on ya as you got the balls to have at it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> Lookin good- keep us posted <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
