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I heard this once before but I don’t know why. Most types of tools including wood turning tools come straight out of the factory with a flat grind. Apparently Sorby themselves use a large belt grinder in the factory and I’ve never had a problem using tools straight out of the packet.
I like hollow grinds for things like knives and chisels where the edge doesn’t generally need to be as robust.

[QUOTE="21William, post: 367138, member: 1324"] I heard this once before but I don’t know why. Most types of tools including wood turning tools come straight out of the factory with a flat grind. Apparently Sorby themselves use a large belt grinder in the factory and I’ve never had a problem using tools straight out of the packet. I like hollow grinds for things like knives and chisels where the edge doesn’t generally need to be as robust. [/QUOTE]

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