I am currently sharpening my chisels and plane irons with a cheap 4 grit diamond set that goes from 200-600. I am not satisfied by no means with the outcome. I have a Veritas MK II honing guide. What would be your recommendations on a few stones that won't break the bank. I'm a novice, so getting to an edge that will shave would be nice but not necessary.
I've watched videos until I'm blue in the face, with everyone having a different opinion of what is practical. There is such a wide variety of stones and grits and it gets confusing.
Can you help?
Thanks.