an unusual Tormek replacement

[Ken S]

I just received my replacement Tormek.  As I posted earlier, my T-7 was stolen during a burglary.  The thief stole the Tormek unit itself, but not my diamond truing tool, universal Support Bar, stone grader,water trough or SE-76.  The loss was not covered by insurance (no content coverage on a vacant dwelling during a move).

I asked a knowledgeable person I trust for advice.  He told me to contact Hanns at Advanced Machinery.  (My local dealer was not interested in selling an unadorned T-7.) Hanns treated me right.  My new T-7 arrived earlier this week.  It has the SE-76 and honing compound.  It does not have the universal support bar, diamond tool or stone grader.

The discounted unit included the free RB-180 and free shipping.

I can use the honing compound.  Also, I will experiment with sharpening two chisels at a time. (Actually I can do three, as Ionut helped me procure one of the older model jigs for sharpening mortising chisels.)

Unfortunately, I do not believe my original T-7 will ever be recovered.  On the off chance it is, I will use one unit with my SJ 250 wheel. 

So, thanks, knowledgeable one, and thanks, Hanns, for the fine service.

Ken