Do you recognize an SVD-185 in these donated Tormek parts?

[tgibbons]

Our local Makerspace was donated and T4 and some attachments to use with our lathe. I would like to be able to sharpen our bowl gouges. I think there is supposed to be an SVD-185 attachment included in our box of attachments:



But I can not recognize the 185 from these parts--I am hoping it was taken apart and the pieces are here:


Another view:


I am new to the Tormek system but have watched a number of videos and read the instructions, trying to determine if the SVD-185 is part of the donation.

Do you recognize an SVD-185 in these donated Tormek parts?

[Ken S]

Welcome to the forum, Tom.

No, I do not see an SVD-185 in the photos. Here is a link to the SVD-186R which replaced the SVD-185.

https://tormek.com/en/products/grinding-jigs/svd-186-r-gouge-jig

You might check with the person who made the donation. They might have just overlooked the SVD-185 and may be able to locate it.

If not, I would highly recommend choosing the much improved SVD-186R, especially for use with the T4. One of the several improvements is the shortened shaft, which works better with the T4. Another improvement is the more secure click stop swing adjustment knob. The older SVD-185 used an Allen head screw which was prone to stripping out. This can be problematic, especially with communal users.

Ken

[tgbto]

I'm no Tormek specialist or historian, but isn't the item circled in red a part of the SVD-185 that was supposed to allow for sharpening of cutter heads or whatnot ?

[John Hancock Sr]

isn't the item circled in red a part of the SVD-185 that was supposed to allow for sharpening of cutter heads

Yes it is.

[Ken S]

The shaft circled in red, which is pRt of the SVD-185 and SVD-186 is generally called the SVD-180. TGBTO is correct.

Contact the donor. I suspectthe rest of the SVD-185 was inadvertantly separated from the rest of the kit.

Eventually, I believe you will want to upgrade to a SVD-186 or 186-Revised. In the meantime, if your Allen screw strips out, it is available as a spare part. If you need a replacement, email support (support@tormek.se).

Ken