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Woodcraft has this system on 10% off sale for the first time I have seen. The basic system is still pricey at $360.   Is it worth the money? Any opinions and experience with the tool would be appreciated!
Thanks, Tom

Tom, I have a Tormek and the only attachment I have for it is the one that comes with it to sharpen chisels. It works just fine for sharpening chisels. It is easy to use, gets a pretty good edge and won't overheat your chisels.

I don't know anything about the other attachments though. You might want to watch for one of Woodcraft's demos if you need to know about the other stuff.

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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

Yes it is worth it unless you are really good with stones. I sold mine, and when get back into my own shop, I will get another one. Takes only a small amount of time to keep chisels, planer/jointer blades very sharp. Other neat jigs for other uses if wanted

To me it was one of the best purchases I made. I was really really slow on the scary sharp method. Prices have gone way up since I got mine. I got the complete package for about $600. I see now it's over $800. Then I bought the jointer/planer blade jig which paid for itself about the second time I used it.
Once you get the hang of the machine and setting the angle, it's very quick to tune up your sharps. I did all my chisels in about 10 minutes this weekend.

[QUOTE=Pwoolson] ... Then I bought the jointer/planer blade jig which paid for itself about the second time I used it.
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Hey Paul, I'll be sending my 6" jointer knives to ya for sharpening!