Originally Posted by
Tom M King
My CBN wheel has run dead true with no vibration since 2012. It still cuts but puts more heat in the tool than it used to. I'm thinking any sharp points have gotten worn down to the point that there is more rubbing friction. I bought the Wen to hold me over until hopefully Tormek comes out with a model with reverse. It does surprisingly well.
I ordered a new CBN wheel, but then it was backordered and I canceled the order and put 135 bucks into the Wen. The Wen surprised me at how nicely it works, especially for what it cost. I have a Tormek truing rig ordered for it, and the Tormek angle setter. The angle gauge that comes with the Wen is junk. The tool holding jig is no TE-77, but is surprisingly useful.
I'm using the worn CBN wheel to take metal out of the bevel without getting close to the edge, and finishing the grinding on the Wen. That system is working nicely.