Well I'm able to sharpen my tools to a certain extent, but haven't mastered those fingernails yet. By watching the sorby video of sharpening tools, it seems pretty straight forward and does some nice detailed work. Im doing some bowls and finding out that if the tips or sides just ain't right, its easy to catch. I've looked at the most popular jigs but this seems to be easier to get fine edges on any tool. A little pricey, but thinking the sharper and well shaped tool makes work easier and safer. Btw, I meant ceramic belts above, not blades. Lol
I'm not sure what you mean about the tip and sides being just right. The system won't fix that for you if your profiles are wrong. You determine what your bevel angle is and what shape the wings are. You need to be able to set your jig, no matter what system you use, the same way each time. I use the Wolverine system and I have my jigs so I can duplicate various grinds. It only takes seconds to adjust from one tool to another.
Also, you don't need to spend the $$$ on the Sorby if you want that type of system. One of our local club members wrote an article that was published in the AAW magazine on how to convert the $70 Harbor Freight belt sander into a sharpening system. It will give you the same results. I'll point out he makes his living turning and will be a demonstrator at the AAW Symposium in the summer.
You'll love it. I think Santa May be bringing me a couple accessories for mine.