WEN 8-Inch Water-Cooled Wet/Dry Sharpening System (BG4108)

Very good product for the money. The holders do need some work if you want to sharpen a lesser degree angle 12 to 15°. I used a piece of paper when I installed the stone to take up the extra shaft to Stone clearance. I was very impressed as to the stones run out great right out of the box. I made a couple of extra parts with my 3D printer will try to include pictures. The biggest modification is on the knife holders the thumb wheels are too tall and the whole closest to the blade needs to be recessed. I used a 3/4-in in Mill and recessed it approximately .200 thousands. As far as sharpening knives I mainly use this for my first initial roughing in and then finish up with two finer stones by hand. All in all I'm very happy with this and would buy it again.

Welcome, sharpening enthusiasts and budget-conscious woodworkers, to the review of the WEN BG4270T 10-Inch Two-Direction Water Cooled Wet/Dry Sharpening System - or as I like to call it, the "Tormek for the Rest of Us."Now, let's get one thing straight: if you're expecting me to say, "This is exactly like a Tormek but for pennies," I'm not going to do that. But what I will say is, this machine punches well above its weight class, especially when you consider the price tag.First off, this beast comes with a 10-inch 220 grit wet sharpening stone paired with an 8-inch leather stropping wheel. That's like getting the main course and dessert in one go! The slow speed of 115 RPM is just what the doctor ordered for precision sharpening without turning your beloved chisels into toast.The two-direction feature? Oh, it's like having a dance partner who can switch lead and follow. Flip a switch, and you can reverse the direction of the wheel to cater to the needs of both right and left-handed users or to tackle different sharpening tasks. It's like having two sharpeners in one, but without the extra cost or clutter.The water-cooled aspect of this system is a godsend for those of us who've seen too many tools go from sharp to scorched. It keeps things cool, ensuring your tools maintain their integrity and don't overheat. It’s like having a little spa treatment for your blades - all without the hefty price tag of a professional setup.Compatibility is another highlight. With a universal jig support, you're not locked into buying WEN-only accessories. This means you can expand your sharpening arsenal without breaking the bank or worrying about compatibility. Even Tormek jigs can get in on this action with a little adapter magic, which is like finding out your favorite shoes fit with all your outfits.Now, let's talk about the price versus performance. While the Tormek might be the golden standard, the WEN BG4270T offers a silver medal performance at a bronze medal price. You get a solid, reliable sharpening system that doesn't require selling your firstborn or taking a second mortgage.In conclusion, if you're looking to sharpen your tools without sharpening your expenses, the WEN BG4270T is your go-to. It's robust, versatile, and brings that high-quality sharpening experience into the realm of affordability. So, for those who want to keep their blades singing through wood without breaking the bank, this WEN system is not just a good choice - it's a sharp choice.

Excellent sharpener. I've used this to sharpen my lathe tools and my chisels. It runs at a consistent speed and the water well keeps the tool from overheating. the only thing that I have against it is that the plastic that the body of the tool is made of could have been a little more sturdy. But at the price point that this is at it is well worth the money.

I read other reviews before I bought it. So the first thing I did after installing the 10" stone was turn it on and check to see if it ran true. It did. So I don't know how credible the other reviews are. With that being said. I had some old wood chisels that were given to me. The very first one I tried, had large nick in it and was as dull as a butter knife. No exaggeration. It took a little more time than less dull ones without a nick. But after probably ten minutes of work on the Wen Sharpener it was as good as new. It passed the cut paper test. I'm glad I bought it and I would recommend this sharpener to anyone.

Have it for about a week and put it through it's paces. So far I would absolutey recommend the wet sharpener. Have to wait for the long term review. I'm a beginner wood turner and have the Wen wet grinder set up on my bench to sharpen my gouges. Two minutes and I'm back in business. Finally found something where expectations were more than met. AND this with freehand grinding and no other jigs being used. Now I'm wondering if I'll even purchase those as this wet grinder as is does the job.

For the money this is a nice grinder, and works well. Couldn’t rate it higher because it has at least 1/2 inch out of round as the wheel rotates. Pretty annoying and requires you to control the tool being sharp by hand in order to maintain contact with the wheel. I guess you get what you pay for.

Very nice, I didn’t know these existed. Mine kind of makes a weird rumbling noise (like another said) I hope it goes away, but still very happy. It’s a big wheel, bigger than I thought. Slow RPM. You can add water if you want. I have tried chiseled guides. Various stones ( including diamond stones) Ken Onion stuff, never had much luck, and process was slow. With this, I can sharpen anything, right now and it looks and works pro. I find the guide easy to use. I do a few drags with my diamond stone between the stone wheel and the strop, but probably not necessary. Feel lucky to have it.