Drive wheel wobble

[Kicksnblades]

Hi guys,

I just got my T8 and the drive wheel has some side to side wobble I'm assuming that it's nit normal but wanted to ask if anyone else has experienced this

[Kicksnblades]

Here are some videos

https://youtu.be/KV-yL6grKMA
https://youtu.be/ep0Q0lM6Z4o

[jeffs55]

The links posted show wobble of the stone and the honing wheel not the drive wheel. Do you mean drive wheel or one of the ones shown, ie grinding stone or honing wheel. If you mean the drive wheel that causes the stone and honing wheel to revolve the answer is no, it should not wobble. If you mean the stone and or honing wheel do this. Rotate the wobbling stone in 1/8 degrees positions and retighten the locking nut. Do this until they cease to wobble. There is a sweet spot on these wheels that will make them revolve without wobbling. If the drive wheel is wonky then someone else will need to help you.

[cbwx34]

The links posted show wobble of the stone and the honing wheel not the drive wheel.
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The 2nd video does show a wobble in the drive wheel.

Hi guys,

I just got my T8 and the drive wheel has some side to side wobble I'm assuming that it's nit normal but wanted to ask if anyone else has experienced this

To me it seems more than it should... but I think you would best be served by contacting Tormek support directly.

[Kicksnblades]

When I take the leather honing wheel off the other wheel with the rubber on it that makes the stone turn wobbles. It's the second video. I didn't think that the stone was wobbling did you see the stone wobble in my videos? I think I might return the unit I bought it from Tomboy Supply which is listed on tormek website as a reseller

[GeoTech]

I would contact Tormek, it appears that the rubber drive wheel is wobbly. Could be the zinc casting that the rubber is attached to or the stainless steel drive shaft. Either one is easily replaced, and you won't have to box the unit up and ship it back.

[Ken S]

I would contact Tormek, it appears that the rubber drive wheel is wobbly. Could be the zinc casting that the rubber is attached to or the stainless steel drive shaft. Either one is easily replaced, and you won't have to box the unit up and ship it back.

I would definitely contact Tormek support. (support@tormek.se). I would add to the comment about "having to box the unit up and ship it back" that I had a conversation with a Tormek rep and a rep of Affinity Tool, Tormek's US importer. I asked this question quite directly. They told me that Tormek would send an email with a prepaid shipping label. Tormek's warranty service is second to none. Be sure to register your Tormek online.

Ken

[Kicksnblades]

Thanks guys I sent tormek support a message I expect that I'll be hearing from them tomorrow since it was the weekend

[Kicksnblades]

In case any of you were wondering it was the drive wheel you couldn't tell with the naked eye but the something was out of wack. Customer support sent me a new drive wheel and that solved the wobble problem. Great customer support from tormek and affinity

[bisonbladesharpening]

I got a replacement drive wheel also right after I purchased my T8 because of wobble.
It was one of the first T8's shipped.  After much closer scrutiny I think the problem may be more
how the rubber is attached to the hub rather than a problem with the hub itself.  The wobble did also show in the
leather wheel also.  Still a little baffled by it because the leather wheel attaches to the hub and not the rubber part.
Still a workhorse and dependable machine.
Best Wishes
Tim

[Ken S]

In case any of you were wondering it was the drive wheel you couldn't tell with the naked eye but the something was out of wack. Customer support sent me a new drive wheel and that solved the wobble problem. Great customer support from tormek and affinity

Well done. This is exactly why I recommend contacting support first for any wannanty problems.

Ken