Gary
SE Kansas
Grinding the Gouges, at least the ones I have are a breeze to sharpen. First off ITS is exactly right, Grinder is a must, LOW SPEED Grinder (1725 rpm) IMO is the only way to go. I have mine decked out with a " grinding system" which greatly aids in precision grinding. Oneway Wolverine Grinding Jig and the Oneway Vari-grind Jig are the tools I use EVERY TIME I Turn. It takes seconds, not minutes to properly grind a tool. IF you have a grinder with a decent platform to rest the tool (cutter) upon to sharpen you could get by in a pinch. If you have Carbon Steel cutters, you IMO must have a low speed grinder or you risk ruining the edge. Woodcraft.com has the sharpening Jigs, but *bay probably does as well.