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Serrated knives finished on Tormek LA-120

Started by Artis, March 04, 2021, 07:32:35 AM

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Artis

March 04, 2021, 07:32:35 AM
Hi guys,

This is how I finish serrated knives. Works much better than expected.

Its freehand, and have access to leather honing wheel as well.

Its just M12 rod with coupler.

Made two versions, 20 and 33cm, to match knife length and depending on which side are serations to clear handle.

Thinking to make adapter so i can remove bigger wheel and have access to tiny wheel for pocket knife serations.

Always nice to use Tormek original accessories.

Dongiganti

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March 10, 2021, 03:02:23 PM
However, with the length of the shaft, the pressure on the main bearings of the shaft would be too great for me.

I hope that holds in the long term.

cbwx34

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March 10, 2021, 03:25:09 PM
Quote from: Dongiganti on March 10, 2021, 03:02:23 PM
However, with the length of the shaft, the pressure on the main bearings of the shaft would be too great for me.

I hope that holds in the long term.

The weight of the attachment is negligible... and the pressure to hone is (should be) very light.  I don't see the issue.

What am I missing?   ???
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John_B

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March 10, 2021, 05:41:56 PM
I think if you applied very much pressure with this setup you would begin to topple the body of the Tormek.
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Artis

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March 12, 2021, 04:21:51 AM
Quote from: cbwx34 on March 10, 2021, 03:25:09 PM
Quote from: Dongiganti on March 10, 2021, 03:02:23 PM
However, with the length of the shaft, the pressure on the main bearings of the shaft would be too great for me.

I hope that holds in the long term.

The weight of the attachment is negligible... and the pressure to hone is (should be) very light.  I don't see the issue.

What am I missing?   ???

Correct, light to medium pressure is all you need for serrated knives. T8 is not moving even if I press hard and heavy grinding wheel is off, machine is too heavy.
Tormek says you can stack up 2 LA-120 units, so it's almost the same :)
Out of 100 knives we get 1-2 serrated, so it's use is limited, bolt it on when needed.

It does not wobble like felt wheels do, can do serrations with more precision, and small disc is so nice for pocket knife serrations.

Sean Maggi

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March 14, 2021, 12:53:53 PM
Quote from: Artis on March 04, 2021, 07:32:35 AM
Hi guys,

This is how I finish serrated knives. Works much better than expected.

Its freehand, and have access to leather honing wheel as well.

Its just M12 rod with coupler.

Made two versions, 20 and 33cm, to match knife length and depending on which side are serations to clear handle.


Very cool idea

Thinking to make adapter so i can remove bigger wheel and have access to tiny wheel for pocket knife serations.

Always nice to use Tormek original accessories.
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