Thread: M Power fast track

That does look pretty innovative. Bit of a shame there isn't more angle variation on it though.

Not new. Marketed by Trend 5 or 6 years ago.
Do a search for Trend Fast Track sharpener. Plenty of reviews out there.
I think Fletty has one.

Originally Posted by yowie

Can someone please buy and review one of these?? Looks pretty good. No set up, small and quick.

https://www.timbecon.com.au/sharpeni...rpening-system


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The diamond plates only go to 1000 grit. For a working sharp edge for woodworking tools, you need a minimum of 6000 grit. Preferably higher.

Not only that, I have my doubts that these diamond plates would last long. Not only are that cheap looking, but the jig would wear the same spot each time, and they will wear our in short order.

Regards from Perth

Derek

Thanks, reviews read. I guess it is off the cards then...

There is one other drawback.

The scratch pattern, regardless of grit, runs parallel to the keen edge. Not good as the very fine edge will tend to break along the scratch pattern. You won't notice it but the chisel will just not seem as sharp as it could be.

was there any way of dressing/truing the back/flat side? If not I would stay away from it

I've got this kit...
Pros
You dont have to worry about the angle... as angle is alwasy set.. 25deg and 30 deg (on top of my head)
Using low grit you can remove fair bit of material ... used a chisel that was used to break ceramic tiles... so there was basically no edge...
fairly simple to use...
diamond plates are easy to clean with standard eraser

Cons
the handle is not ergonomic.. so while using it for a while your palm will most likely start to hurt (at least it does to me)
It does leave line on a chisel as there is only back and forth movement


overall
FOr general rough sharpening it is not a bad tool

When I tried sharpening from scratch one of the very blunt chisels I've found that it took very long time.. so I've attacked it with the grinder first before moving onto this system
1000 grit is the maximum... after which user might want to move onto other finer stones and finish of sharpening the old school
Would I buy it again... not really... there are better systems around...
would I recommend it... I would mention it but won't be overly excited by it...
Do I regret purchasing it.. not really... it is pretty good tool for quick touch sharpening of already sharpened tools.. and for someone who just need a half decently sharpen chisel.. not the one that shaves hair..

These have been around for ages, and never really caught on, A mate bought one, and it currently sits in his bottom drawer gathering dust.....

If you're coming off a grinder/CBN wheel with a decent primary bevel, what's so hard about using a sharpening jig (Veritas or even cheapo Chinese) with a double-side waterstone to create a scary sharp edge?

the only benefit of this system is that there is no time spent setting the angles... you have two angle options (the handle is grind in such way) and all you have to do is insert the chisel on the side rotate handle to the angle you want to do the bevel to and off you go..
but thats pretty much it...