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Movable 4-Tormek Sharpening Station

Started by BeSharp, October 18, 2020, 04:42:28 AM

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BeSharp

I call it "the rig": a 4 - machine sharpening station (for speed - no changing stones) that rolls away at a moment's notice (I use the space for other work), at the right height, stores the machines, and usable as work tables at farmers markets - for $190 CAD ( $145 USD / 120 Euros).

Retired telephone linesmen may notice the machines are colour coded using electronic resistor colour codes  ;D. It helps when storing or setting up the machines.

BeSharp

The base is a "extendable universal mobile base" commonly used for moving table saws, drill presses, and bandsaws around a shop. I added some angle iron on the sides.
 

BeSharp

The total height is 23" / 59cm, Being Asian, it's just the right height  :D.

I can store two Tormeks in a box. The third box holds a half-speed buffer with 8" wheels (it just fits). The fourth box holds a Viel S-5 belt grinder.

BeSharp

Here they are being used at work stations at the farmers market.


Ken S

Nice set up!

Out of curiosity, why did you remove the horizontal sleeves on two of your T7s?

Ken

BeSharp

Quote from: Ken S on October 18, 2020, 03:02:38 PM
Nice set up!

Out of curiosity, why did you remove the horizontal sleeves on two of your T7s?

Ken

I now have six Tormeks. Each is a single-purpose machine. So, on most of them, the horizontal sleeves will not be used. I took them off as I need six XB-100 for my three buffers.

Ken S

Fascinating. I have long believed that part of the future of Tormek sharpening will be (is) the use of multiple machines. I was thinking in terms of two or three Tormeks. I can see where my thinking may have been too narrow.

The more I learn, the more I become convinced of the versatility of the Tormek. It can be everything from a simple one wheel home sharpening system to multiple unit, sophisticated high volume set ups. I believe we have only seen the tip of the iceberg.

Ken