Should I or shouldn't I?

[ron finkbeiner jr]

I have the basic sharp maker set up and was wondering if I should purchase additional rods? Thanks in advance for your time and patience.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

The CBN stones are very worth it, IMO, if you do any reprofiling at all on your Sharpmaker. They'll make it much less of a headache. The ultrafine stones can be nice if you're really looking to polish an edge up, but for any basic cutting tasks, the provides stones are more than sufficient.

 

[PeterS84]

For me having the diamond rods and the ultra-fine rods made it a much more versatile tool.

 

[Ajack60]

Yes, get them. It will save you money in the long run.

 

[Mo2]

Depending on what steel your sharpening. Also if you do get them, use them very light so you don't knock the diamond off.

But yes, steel that's got 3-4% Vanadium or more or hrc 61+ makes the job of re profiling faster.

 

[on_the_edge]

I have the ultra-fine rods, but find a diamond stone a little more desirable than diamond rods. And the stone can be used with the SM as well if you just set it against the rods.