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#1

General Tormek Questions / Re: Product News - KS-123 Knif...

Last post by tgbto - Today at 09:25:47 AM

Some of the members are unsure if tomorrow's class will be part of Tormek's youtube channel. Some reassurance from you would be most appreciated.

The video is titled as "Part 24". The first 23 parts being part of the Tormek Youtube Channel, I think worried forum members can relax. Clicking on the video itself will also allay their fears as they realize they land on a familiar channel.

#2

Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123

Last post by Perra - Today at 08:25:38 AM

Placed my order with Sharpening Supplies for the KS-123 about five minutes after I got the email from TORMEK. The cost was $50, I thought they were going to cost more, so pleased with the price. 

Will I be able to use this to set the angle on the honing wheel also? 

Yes, it has a self-adjustment function for different grinding an honing wheel sizes.

#3

General Tormek Questions / Re: Product News - KS-123 Knif...

Last post by AlInAussieLand - Today at 07:51:32 AM

I would certainly buy one.
I wonder how long until it will be available here in OZ.

#4

General Tormek Questions / Re: T8 squeaking when powered ...

Last post by John Hancock Sr - Today at 06:30:11 AM

The motor's shaft may be slipping on the rubber drive wheel

You can also use never slip, which is available from automotive suppliers. Generally used on Vee belts but ideal for your Tormek drive wheel.

#5

General Tormek Questions / Re: Is the SB-250 black stone ...

Last post by John Hancock Sr - Today at 06:27:31 AM

Timbecon has it - also free shipping over $250

https://www.timbecon.com.au/shield-technology-honerite-gold-250ml

#6

Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123

Last post by TireguyfromMA - Today at 05:37:17 AM

Placed my order with Sharpening Supplies for the KS-123 about five minutes after I got the email from TORMEK. The cost was $50, I thought they were going to cost more, so pleased with the price. 

Will I be able to use this to set the angle on the honing wheel also? 

#7

Wood Carving / Re: Japanese chisel challenge

Last post by RichColvin - Today at 04:36:48 AM

The MB-102 helps greatly and allows you to use the side of the grindstone. 

#8

Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123

Last post by cbwx34 - Today at 04:36:13 AM

I have also tested and evaluated the new KS-123 for some time and agree with Dutchman in his views. It is a simple and easy-to-use setting tool that we both had the privilege of influencing the execution of. Think it will become a "must have" tool for anyone working on knife sharpening with a Tormek. Håkan is extremely active in the development of new products and listens more than we think to ideas that we users bring to the forum. I had the privilege of meeting Ken on site at Tormek and can confirm that he has a great deal of experience and a burning interest in the art of sharpening tools in all different ways, and he is also a very nice man to be around. Continue to lead us in the jungle of knowledge.

I think all of you who wanted to buy my tool will be glad I didn't sell you one now that you can buy a similar "better" Tormek original tool instead.

I'm glad you got to provide input on their original design.

#9

Tormek T-1 and T-2 / another good opinion

Last post by Ken S - Today at 04:25:35 AM

I enjoy Ukulele Jay's videos. In this video, he demonstrates how he skillfully uses his T1. His technique is not idetical to Tormek's. It is close and it is effective.

https://youtu.be/CRoeRtjUymE?si=Kx0ZHCgb_8lFcvs5

Enjoy.

Ken

#10

General Tormek Questions / Re: T8 squeaking when powered ...

Last post by cbwx34 - Today at 04:24:07 AM

I purchased my T8 in 2022 and has ran great until a couple weeks ago when it started making a squeaking noise when turned on. It only does it for a second or so then goes away. I took the shaft off and cleaned it and put a little white lithium grease on each side of the shaft. The squeaking went away for a day or two but now it's back. Any idea what could be causing this?



Thanks

The motor's shaft may be slipping on the rubber drive wheel.  You can roughen the drive wheel a bit with some sandpaper, and see if that solves it.  (Also make sure the motor shaft is cleaned off.)