roger lance
I'm afraid David and I got on the diamond stones because we've used them and also its fun to trade comments with David.....its a form of trolling a troller.

The thing is I've got a great set-up for working with water stones.....I've got a sink next to my sharpening station which has a granite top.....why wouldn't I like water stones??

This is an expensive hobby. How can a guy even try to have the best of everything in a wood shop?? There are literally hundreds and hundreds of items in my shop....tools, accessories, on and on. Try to have the best....in every thing....crazy.

I'm no turner; but, I showed my old Delta lathe on the turners forum recently to ask a question and one of the commentators referred to my lathe as a POS. There is just so much that you can do.....so taking a slower approach in the tools and methods you use is just fine. Gaining a little experience is a good thing....it helps you decide what you will eventually get....or not get.....as you build your kit.