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#1
Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife Angle Setter "Black ...
Last post by AXEMAN.ca - Today at 07:07:12 PM #2
General Tormek Questions / Re: Product News - KS-123 Knif...
Last post by Dutchman - Today at 07:00:18 PMWhat I wrote in a previous message New angle jig KS-123
I had the pleasure of testing the new angle setter KS-123. It is based on ideas from Perra and meets all expectations.
Quote from my conclusion:
It's a wonderful tool, well designed and beautifully realized. I will definitely start using it. So no more 'Dutchman's tables', kenjigs, spreadsheets or apps on smart phones or tablets. End of an era that began on April 14, 2014 with my publication of "Simple adjustment of the grinding angle". It took 10 years, but now it can be even simpler and more accurate.
Attached is my test report in PDF file.
I had the pleasure of testing the new angle setter KS-123. It is based on ideas from Perra and meets all expectations.
Quote from my conclusion:
It's a wonderful tool, well designed and beautifully realized. I will definitely start using it. So no more 'Dutchman's tables', kenjigs, spreadsheets or apps on smart phones or tablets. End of an era that began on April 14, 2014 with my publication of "Simple adjustment of the grinding angle". It took 10 years, but now it can be even simpler and more accurate.
Attached is my test report in PDF file.
#3
Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123
Last post by CopperFish - Today at 05:49:33 PM$50? I'm amazed. I was expecting it to be a lot more. This is the same company that charges $80 for a rubber mat after all.
I can't wait to order one.
I can't wait to order one.
#4
Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123
Last post by Ken S - Today at 05:31:37 PM #5
General Tormek Questions / Re: Product News - KS-123 Knif...
Last post by CopperFish - Today at 04:26:37 PMLooks great. Can't wait to order one.
#6
Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123
Last post by darita - Today at 04:08:33 PMAny idea of price point?
#7
Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123
Last post by 3D Anvil - Today at 04:00:28 PMWow, this is very exciting. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Hopefully the wait isn't too long in the U.S.
#8
Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123
Last post by Ken S - Today at 03:28:34 PMDutchman,
If there would ever be a Tormek Forum Hall of Fame, you certainly deserve to be a key member. Your tables made all that followed possible. I am pleased that Håkan chose you to test the prototype jig. No one understands knife angle setting better than you.
For the record, I do not believe Håkan lost interest in the project. When Håkan announced his desire for early retirement, Samuel, the new CEO, very wisely offered him a part time position as a technical consutant focusing on new roduct deveopment. Håkan has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
One of the high points of my visit to Tormek was being included in a meeting of the Design Committee. The committee included three Tormek employees: Tim, who I had not known before; Håkan, with whom I had shared emails; and Mats, the head of support. I suspect Mats can do any job in the shop. He has helped me innumerable times.
I was one of two guests at the meeting. The other guest was Per Ericson (Perra on the forum), a retired Swedish Industrial Engineer, who had independently designed a jig similar to the KS-123. Per is very personable, experienced, and smart. He fit right in with the group. I felt very honored to be included, like having the chance to discuss the early church with the apostles.
Ken
If there would ever be a Tormek Forum Hall of Fame, you certainly deserve to be a key member. Your tables made all that followed possible. I am pleased that Håkan chose you to test the prototype jig. No one understands knife angle setting better than you.
For the record, I do not believe Håkan lost interest in the project. When Håkan announced his desire for early retirement, Samuel, the new CEO, very wisely offered him a part time position as a technical consutant focusing on new roduct deveopment. Håkan has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
One of the high points of my visit to Tormek was being included in a meeting of the Design Committee. The committee included three Tormek employees: Tim, who I had not known before; Håkan, with whom I had shared emails; and Mats, the head of support. I suspect Mats can do any job in the shop. He has helped me innumerable times.
I was one of two guests at the meeting. The other guest was Per Ericson (Perra on the forum), a retired Swedish Industrial Engineer, who had independently designed a jig similar to the KS-123. Per is very personable, experienced, and smart. He fit right in with the group. I felt very honored to be included, like having the chance to discuss the early church with the apostles.
Ken
#9
General Tormek Questions / Re: Product News - KS-123 Knif...
Last post by Ken S - Today at 02:17:41 PMOver the years, I have seen improvements in most of the Tormek jigs. i saw a prototype version of the new KS123 demonstrated when I visited Tormek last summer. This new jig is not just an improved Anglemaster; it is an entirely new concept which will change the way we set knife bevel angles.
I highly recommend that all knife sharpeners watch this class. I found the jig easy to use AFTER just a little good instruction.
Ken
I highly recommend that all knife sharpeners watch this class. I found the jig easy to use AFTER just a little good instruction.
Ken
#10
General Tormek Questions / Product News - KS-123 Knife An...
Last post by Hugo Öhman - Today at 11:22:49 AMHi dear Tormek Forum members!
We have some news today, we just launched the KS-123 Knife Angle Setter!
This is a special product for us, with the engagement of some forum members in the development process. We are very proud to have such engaged and ingenious members in our user community. This one is for you guys!
We'll demo the KS-123 Knife Angle Setter live tomorrow 3:30 PM (CEST), hope to see you guys in the live comments!
We have some news today, we just launched the KS-123 Knife Angle Setter!
This is a special product for us, with the engagement of some forum members in the development process. We are very proud to have such engaged and ingenious members in our user community. This one is for you guys!
We'll demo the KS-123 Knife Angle Setter live tomorrow 3:30 PM (CEST), hope to see you guys in the live comments!