Sharpening

I have a wet wheel. It is not as useful as I thought it would be. It is a cheapo type.
I find it good for reconditioning a second hand head. If a new axe needs reprofiling, it is good for that. It is very slow.
I don't use it finishing an edge. it is coarse, & visibility isn't good enough.
There is no issue with concavity, due to eccentricity freehand holding.
If I need to remove cheek material a belt grinder is better, both for speed & visibility.

I suspect some big files will do a better job.

For maintaining an edge, I use a fine pocket sstone.
 
Here is a link to a site with a pretty cool jig that you can make at home. It uses a file, and can make convex edges if you like them.
On the whole belt grinder issue, I think that I might use one with a steady stream of water if the edge was nicked pretty bad. And the belt would be run slowly. NEVER would use a dry belt, it anneals the edge and loads the belt, a lose-lose situation.
 
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