I recently sold a couple of my turnings and just placed an order from Ken for two CBN wheels a few days ago. I had meant to order the 80/180 grits as that seems to be the most popular combination. I just realized today that I actually ordered the 80 and 350 grit wheels. I'm wondering if this is still a good combination or should I return the 350 and get the 180 as I had intended to order. My understanding is that the 180 produces an edge good for most turning needs. I read that the edge from a 350 wheel may be sharper but won't last as long as one that came off of a 180 wheel. I turn green and dry wood, spindles, bowls and platters. Is there that much of a difference in real world experience between the 180 and 350?
Last year I received my father's Tormek 2000 which has a 600 grit CBN wheel. With this setup being able to get me a finer edge when I need it I just wonder if the 180 makes more sense. Keep the 350 or exchange for the 180? Am I just overthinking this?
D.