>>>Reminds me of hubby’s foot pedal powered grindstone, inherited from my grandfather. He uses it frequently to sharpen things around here-axes, scythes, hoes etc.<<<
LOL - I almost addressed that to you too... You were on my mind as I wrote that, but sent it before I added your address...
I have seen foot powered grindstones that were way out of round even - and they still worked fine. The low speed seems to sharpen without affecting the temper of the steel very much. Most have a dribble can which can either be for water or oil as you grind. I have not seen modern gizmos that can put an edge on something like they can.
How is your gardening going? Finally put my tomatoes and peppers in today - I hope the weather is finally settling down, even though last night it was down to 43 degrees. I had held them as long as I could - most all are starting to bloom. 72 tomatoes and 18 peppers. The lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, onions and beets all loving the weather - corn is doing OK (planted a very early short season corn which tolerates cold better than most), but it would like some warmer weather, string beans and lima beans are up but they too are looking for some warmer weather. Still a bit cool for cantaloupe, watermelon, summer squash, cucumbers, etc.
Hope your weather is cooperating.
Reminds me of hubby’s foot pedal powered grindstone,<<<
I haven’t seen one of those in years.
It would have suited me better than the modern electric ones.