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#1

Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123

Last post by v6turbo - Today at 03:31:18 AM

dang its sold out and no stock until July and no option to get reminder when in stock

#2

General Tormek Questions / HoneRite and the SJ-250

Last post by CopperFish - Today at 12:28:04 AM

Amazon has the SJ-250 20% off so I decided to get it. I normally use CBN wheels and use HoneRite in my water to keep from rusting the knives or the wheels. Will the HoneRite damage the Japanese wheel? For convenience I'd like to avoid changing out water between wheels.

#3

General Tormek Questions / Re: Newbie here....

Last post by guitar_edg - Today at 12:09:49 AM

Hi All,

I started with chisels, and I had an "OK" go with them.  Thought I'd get brave and try a "Chicago Cutlery" chefs knife.  That seems to have gone well.  I can better, that I know, but it started out well.

edg

#4

Knife Sharpening / new sharpener with a few probl...

Last post by v6turbo - Yesterday at 09:54:12 PM

hello

I have been using this off and on for awhile - I just do my home knives -

I have an APEX sharpener but it took so long to do a knife especly mirror polish.

however becuase i dont use this daily i have a few issues i need help with.

T4-

1. Curved end of blades my angle is off (im lifting like the videos show)
2. when trying to grid I get different lines through the grind because i cannot possibly follow the exact line every time  when lifting (above)
3. honing is difficult without a guide

is there a jig that can help with the tip/round parts? 
Is there laser that can be projected on the wheel to help cutting in the same spot? i know this is still prone to varying degrees of error but its would definitely help
is that an jig for the honed side to match the angle?

#5

General Tormek Questions / Re: US-103 & US-105 difference...

Last post by cbwx34 - Yesterday at 05:18:18 PM

Sort of off topic of the USB measurements but....
you are saying that a worn down 250mm wheel (blackstone, say) would be OK to mount on a T4 if someone wanted. I ask as someone was wondering if Tormek had plans to make a 200mm blackstone.

Daniel

Yes you can mount a worn down 250mm stone onto a T-4.  For example:

Using 250mm stones on the T-3 / T-4

#6

General Tormek Questions / Re: US-103 & US-105 difference...

Last post by Dan - Yesterday at 05:01:15 PM

Sort of off topic of the USB measurements but....
you are saying that a worn down 250mm wheel (blackstone, say) would be OK to mount on a T4 if someone wanted. I ask as someone was wondering if Tormek had plans to make a 200mm blackstone.

Daniel

#7

Scissors Sharpening / Re: Scissors sharpening diffic...

Last post by cbwx34 - Yesterday at 04:48:08 PM

I sharpen my knives on the Tormek with good results.
But scissors: No
My steps:
1. Use sharpie to set the angle
2. Grade my stone to 220
3. Sharpen with at least 10 passes for each blade
4. Feel for burr. If no burr then sharpen more
5. Use the separate blades and close method to debut

I tried to sharpen 5 scissors and got bad results on all. They got sharper but not close as the sharpness of new scissors.

All my scissors are cheap Ikea one. Some normal and some children sized.

Any tips? Have I over sharpened my scissors?
Do the quality of the scissors has any effect?

Based on the steps you listed, I would grade the stone and finish at a finer grit.  I usually leave it in it's "neutral state" which is between 220 and 1000, but if I had to grade it to sharpen scissors, I'd use the 1000 side.

Here's an oldie but goodie video that might help...

... and Tormek's more recent live class...

... which may offer some additional info.

#8

Scissors Sharpening / Scissors sharpening difficult!...

Last post by troflog - Yesterday at 02:16:51 PM

I sharpen my knives on the Tormek with good results.
But scissors: No
My steps:
1. Use sharpie to set the angle
2. Grade my stone to 220
3. Sharpen with at least 10 passes for each blade
4. Feel for burr. If no burr then sharpen more
5. Use the separate blades and close method to debut

I tried to sharpen 5 scissors and got bad results on all. They got sharper but not close as the sharpness of new scissors.

All my scissors are cheap Ikea one. Some normal and some children sized.

Any tips? Have I over sharpened my scissors?
Do the quality of the scissors has any effect?

#9

General Tormek Questions / Re: US-103 & US-105 difference...

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 02:03:10 PM

Rich is correct about the edge thickness of the two wheel sizes. However, the thickness of the two sizes at the indentation for the bore is almost identical. That is the reason why either size wheel will fit either size machine.

Please note that although this is possible does not mean that it is practical.

Ken

#10

Tormek T-1 and T-2 / T2 "202" video

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 01:28:20 PM

The T2 Online Class is well done and informative. This video goes beyond it, adding the experience gained from more time in the field. It is located on the Tormek Culinary youtube channel and well worth watching. I recommend it not just for T2 users, but also for anyone who sharpens knives with a Tormek. Here is a link:

https://youtu.be/JFSg_eUYc10?si=B7Z5_LAHQPfh5YDc

Ken