Tormek Wood Turnig Accessories

[Rick_B]

I'm looking to expand the use of my Tormek to turning tools and am looking for some guidance.  After looking at the various accessories I'm a little confused.

I was originally considering the bundle pack (BGM-100, TTS-100 and SVD-185).  I already have a slow speed dry grinder and a Tormek so this looked like a pretty good set up.  Looking at the detail however, it seems that the SVD-185 is specifically recommended for fingernail grind gouges.  It doesn't appear that it is of any value for other tools (skews, parting tools, etc).  There is also a SVS-50 Multi Jig that appears  to be for all of the other turning tools.  Do I need both of these jigs (SVD-185 and SVS-50) to be able to sharpen the normal complement of turning tools?

Also - does the TNT-300 instruction DVD/Book contain additional material beyond what is covered with the instructions included with the jigs.

Thanks for any help you can offer in clearing up my confusion

Rick

[Robbo]

Your best bet is to get the TNT 300 kit.

It contains ALL the jigs required for sharpening 95% of your turning tools. The DVD is very good value.

The only reason that I say 95% is because some of the larger gouges that we use will not fit.

In your case it may well sharpen all your tools.

It requires a little practise to use it but you will love it when you get the knack.

[Rick_B]

Thanks Robbo - another question - the recommendation you made does not include the bench griner mount - is that something you see any value in?

[Jim Carroll]

The BGM-100 is a good addition as you are able to shape the tools prior to going to the tormek for final sharpening.

To shape a tool on the tormek can take quite a while but on a spark grinder only minute.

[Robbo]

What Jim said.

[Rick_B]

Thanks Jim and Robbo - appreciate the thoughts!