Hello, I'd love some opinions on this topic. I am fairly new to hand woodworking. I just purchased some diamond stones and flattening a set of cheap chisels. Wow it took a lot of time. I understand that flattening the back should be done with either method. I am considering getting a Tormek sharpening wheel, buy I wanted to get some professional opinions from folks that have done it both ways. If you have years of experience using both methods, which one do you prefer? What are the pros and cons of both methods? Of course, time is the big con of hand sharpening, but if you prefer hand sharpening, have you found some ways to minimize the time that it takes? I don't have lots of time to devote to sharpening, so I would like to make an informed choice. I have not purchased the wheel yet. It is a significant investment.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Jake