Waterstones - superb service from Axminster

[sandbender]

Hi all

Last week I ordered three waterstones from Axminster...

http://www.axminster.co.uk/category.asp?cat_id=207976

I paid extra for a saturday delivery however only one of two packets arrived. The folks at Axminster took this a series blow to their professional image and chased and abused carriers for two days eventually finding the missing packet and of course all delivery charges were refunded.

 

[Angus Og]

I order two the other week and one arrived damage, phoned them up and had the damaged one replaced by the next day. Great customer service

 

[Bumblebee]

Would you recommend the "Ice Bear Sharpening kit", two stones and a holder, for ~33£? I'm new to the art of proper sharpening...

 

[moduser]

Tommy

I purchased that set from Axminster and added the 1200 grit stone.

Superb kit and I also echo the previous posts, excellent service.

 

[sandbender]

Would you recommend the "Ice Bear Sharpening kit", two stones and a holder, for ~33£? I'm new to the art of proper sharpening...

Thats what I ordered, along with an additional stone, I now have a 1200, 800 and 6000. First attempt with 6000 today produced a very fine edge, although I can see some imperfections, that'll be my poor technique though

 

[moduser]

I know exactly what your saying Sandbender.

Ihave used my setup twice now and first time round I could not get that mirror finish that I expected.

Second time was better. I hope third time will be even better.

Thing is I only want to sharpen the blade when it needs it.

 

[leon-1]

I deal with Axminster quite a lot, they have excellent customer service and thier prices are some of the best that you can get also.

I can vote for the ice bear kits as well, they are relatively cheap for what you get

 

[Angus Og]

Would you recommend the "Ice Bear Sharpening kit", two stones and a holder, for ~33£? I'm new to the art of proper sharpening...

I would that’s what I got from them. And like sandbeander and moduser added a 1200.

 

[tenbears10]

The best thing is Axminster's prices are very competitive as well as giving great customer service.

I have a combination waterstone from them which is very good.

 

[Paganwolf]

Would you recommend the "Ice Bear Sharpening kit", two stones and a holder, for ~33£? I'm new to the art of proper sharpening...

Id recomend the rubber stone clamp, i do most of my sharpening in the kitchen and its perfect for holding the stones still on the work tops, oh and they are doing 2 combi stones for 19 quid at the mo! cheap as chips

 

[innocent bystander]

I can only join in and say how superb their service is. Your items are practically in your hand as soon as you press enter on your keyboard. And the "cheapo" tools they do work quite well as well. Band saw for less than 50 quid and it's super...

 

[2blackcat]

I've used them too and the service is excellent

If I had more money they'd have more buisness (sp?)

 

[Kepis]

Used them for the first time this week, ordered a rubber stone clamp and a carving knife, goods arrived next day.

Excellent service, excellent prices, will be using them again without doubt.

 

[spamel]

I can only agree with all of the previous posts, I also ordered the waterstone kit a while back, I got the kit and an extra stone to give me a wide range. Brilliant stones and they should last a lifetime.