Galootinous Multitudes,

I was very much put off when an experienced handtool woodworker proclaimed
the eminence of Mr. Seller's edge sharpening method, which he then
proceeded to demonstrate, to my horror. Ahem...slight creative license
there.  I didn't like what I was hearing/observing because I'm still
learning what works best for me and it went against dogma (the horror
part).  Then the little voice says, "Grasshopper, remain open to new
ideas."  All that to say simply that I take what's useful from the message
(video) and don't worry about killing the messanger.  Mr. Seller's overall
approach is low-key and not strident.  I don't think there is any prominent
woodworker/toolmaker/galootish savant who doesn't raise somebody's hackles.
 YMMV.

Regards,

Dwight

On Thursday, April 24, 2014, paul womack  wrote:
>
> I wish Paul Sellers had the confidence to simply
> provide woodworking instruction without feeling
> the need to (strongly) contrast his technique with those of
> an unnamed "them" who have done all sorts of evil things.
>
> He seems to be evangelising against some
> kind of strawman opposition, and it's not helpful.
>