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#41
Tormek T-1 and T-2 / Re: The T1. Should I get one?
Last post by Rob - April 21, 2024, 10:55:43 AMQuote from: Elden on April 20, 2024, 05:25:49 PMRob,
Good to hear from you and that you are doing well! Thanks for inquiring. I'm doing well. Have been staying busy with other things such as gardening, etc. Haven't used the Tormek for quite sometime. Have done a fair amount of chainsaw chain sharpening but that has slackened off since my son got out of the tree service buisness.
Ken,
Thanks for the message alert! It's a good thing that I had the password recorded as I didn't remember it.
Elden
Hi Mate
Dam good to hear from you too. Crikey, at this rate, Jeff Farris will poke his head round the digital door any minute now 😂.
I too spend a fair time in the garden Elden and built a greenhouse 2 years ago which I absolutely love. I also have a wood burning stove so regularly sharpen my chainsaw blades too. In fact just last October I treated myself to the Stihl MS 550 which is the fuel injected model. My word that thing is an animal, especially with a 20" bar. So much power and a doddle to start. I've long had the Oregon sharpening tool for chains and I will buy an Alaskan mill once my kids are at University. I can't wait to mill my own lumbar. I think underneath it all I'm a frustrated horticulture lumberjack! The two things I like doing the most are gardening and cutting logs!
#42
Planer Blade Sharpening / Re: Keep T-3 or located newer ...
Last post by Ken S - April 21, 2024, 03:55:56 AMMatthew,
I cannot fault CB's comments; however, I do believe you T3 can handle your light duty home shop needs. I don't think you would go wrong either way. CB is correct about the thirty minute duty cycle, although, I don't think it will be a real world constraint for for. I don't recall any problems being posted on the forum with overheating or inaccuracy. If you are concerned about these, the safe play is a new T4 with an eight year warranty.
Ken
I cannot fault CB's comments; however, I do believe you T3 can handle your light duty home shop needs. I don't think you would go wrong either way. CB is correct about the thirty minute duty cycle, although, I don't think it will be a real world constraint for for. I don't recall any problems being posted on the forum with overheating or inaccuracy. If you are concerned about these, the safe play is a new T4 with an eight year warranty.
Ken
#43
Tormek T-1 and T-2 / Re: The T1. Should I get one?
Last post by Ken S - April 21, 2024, 03:41:47 AMPosts from Rob, Herman, and Elden within a week! Three of our stalwart members
It is a good week!
Ken
It is a good week!
Ken
#44
Planer Blade Sharpening / Re: Keep T-3 or located newer ...
Last post by cbwx34 - April 20, 2024, 05:32:59 PMQuote from: MLDay on April 20, 2024, 04:04:32 AMHi all. New here and to the Tormek world. I'm sore these types of questions have been asked before but I was hoping for some direct advice.
Today I picked up a T-3 with some nice accessories for a good deal. Could easily make money selling it. I don't turn and it came with a TNT-808 turning kit which I'll likely sell.
What's the difference between this and a T-4 or T-8? Wheels smaller?
Wondering if I should invest in this T-3 or hold out for a different model.
I'd like to use this mainly for planer blade and chisels. Was hoping to located a cheap rough shaping wheel to remove defects/material. Heard about sourcing from China made sharpeners.
Thanks!
If you can sell the T-3 for a profit, and invest that money into a T-4 or T-8, that is the route I would take. The T-3 had issues with the "plastic" casing, for example, it was from a Tormek rep that...
Quote from: https://forum.tormek.com/index.php/topic,2323.msg11507.html#msg11507T-3 had a plastic housing witch was not as stable (compared to the T-4) with its vertical and horizontal sleeves.
... the result being that the T-4 is advertised as "Precision improved 300%".
There's also an issue with heat and the casing, so the 30 min. "duty cycle" applies to the T-3, which was eliminated with the T-4's zinc casing.
Sizewise, the T-3 and T-4 are the same, the main (and important) difference is the change in casing. The T-8 is a larger model.
I'd only keep the T-3 if you only plan on using it for light work.
p.s. I don't think registering your Tormek gives you access to the manual yet, (the link was broken in the website update), but you can access it HERE
#45
Planer Blade Sharpening / Re: Keep T-3 or located newer ...
Last post by MLDay - April 20, 2024, 05:29:19 PMKen,
Thank you very much!
I like to collect old tools such as Stanley planes and chisels, so I get a lot of really beat up blades. I do have a standard 8" slow speed grinder with the Veritas sliding thing, so maybe that's the best place to get the beat up blades back to straight new metal.
I will definitely register to get the manual and look into the video series.
I'll plan to keep this until I come across a deal on a newer model, hopefully T8.
Thanks again!
Thank you very much!
I like to collect old tools such as Stanley planes and chisels, so I get a lot of really beat up blades. I do have a standard 8" slow speed grinder with the Veritas sliding thing, so maybe that's the best place to get the beat up blades back to straight new metal.
I will definitely register to get the manual and look into the video series.
I'll plan to keep this until I come across a deal on a newer model, hopefully T8.
Thanks again!
#46
Tormek T-1 and T-2 / Re: The T1. Should I get one?
Last post by Elden - April 20, 2024, 05:25:49 PMRob,
Good to hear from you and that you are doing well! Thanks for inquiring. I'm doing well. Have been staying busy with other things such as gardening, etc. Haven't used the Tormek for quite sometime. Have done a fair amount of chainsaw chain sharpening but that has slackened off since my son got out of the tree service buisness.
Ken,
Thanks for the message alert! It's a good thing that I had the password recorded as I didn't remember it.
Elden
Good to hear from you and that you are doing well! Thanks for inquiring. I'm doing well. Have been staying busy with other things such as gardening, etc. Haven't used the Tormek for quite sometime. Have done a fair amount of chainsaw chain sharpening but that has slackened off since my son got out of the tree service buisness.
Ken,
Thanks for the message alert! It's a good thing that I had the password recorded as I didn't remember it.
Elden
#47
Planer Blade Sharpening / Re: Keep T-3 or located newer ...
Last post by Ken S - April 20, 2024, 12:28:16 PMWelcome to the forum, Matthew.
You ask good questions. If I was in your shoes and wanted to sharpen chisels and my bench plane blades, I would stay with the T3. The T3 is definitely designed for lighter duty than the redesigned T4 which replaced it in 2014 or the professional duty larger T8. However, home use with woodworking tools is definitely in the "hobby" range of the T3. (Also included in this range are typical kitchen knives.)
The jigs and accessories work with all Tormek models. I would compare your T3 with my 2013 Equinox automobile. It runs well and serves my purpose. It will not depreciate much if I keep it for several more years.
What you need now is knowledge. I suggest you register your T3 on tormek.com. It is long past the warranty period, however, registering it lets you access and download the latest version of the online handbook at no charge. We now have an excellent seriesof online videos on the Tormek youtube channel.
Regarding an inexpensive, coarser wheel, I strongly recommend learning how to maximize your present grinding wheel first. Learn how to true and dress your grinding wheel. Learn how to grade it with the stone grader. Heavy grinding should only be a one time occurance. After that, keep your tools sharp. An optimized grinding wheel, a cup of coffee and patience will carry the day with the initial sharpening.
Keep us posted.
Ken
You ask good questions. If I was in your shoes and wanted to sharpen chisels and my bench plane blades, I would stay with the T3. The T3 is definitely designed for lighter duty than the redesigned T4 which replaced it in 2014 or the professional duty larger T8. However, home use with woodworking tools is definitely in the "hobby" range of the T3. (Also included in this range are typical kitchen knives.)
The jigs and accessories work with all Tormek models. I would compare your T3 with my 2013 Equinox automobile. It runs well and serves my purpose. It will not depreciate much if I keep it for several more years.
What you need now is knowledge. I suggest you register your T3 on tormek.com. It is long past the warranty period, however, registering it lets you access and download the latest version of the online handbook at no charge. We now have an excellent seriesof online videos on the Tormek youtube channel.
Regarding an inexpensive, coarser wheel, I strongly recommend learning how to maximize your present grinding wheel first. Learn how to true and dress your grinding wheel. Learn how to grade it with the stone grader. Heavy grinding should only be a one time occurance. After that, keep your tools sharp. An optimized grinding wheel, a cup of coffee and patience will carry the day with the initial sharpening.
Keep us posted.
Ken
#48
Planer Blade Sharpening / Keep T-3 or located newer mode...
Last post by MLDay - April 20, 2024, 04:04:32 AMHi all. New here and to the Tormek world. I'm sore these types of questions have been asked before but I was hoping for some direct advice.
Today I picked up a T-3 with some nice accessories for a good deal. Could easily make money selling it. I don't turn and it came with a TNT-808 turning kit which I'll likely sell.
What's the difference between this and a T-4 or T-8? Wheels smaller?
Wondering if I should invest in this T-3 or hold out for a different model.
I'd like to use this mainly for planer blade and chisels. Was hoping to located a cheap rough shaping wheel to remove defects/material. Heard about sourcing from China made sharpeners.
Thanks!
Today I picked up a T-3 with some nice accessories for a good deal. Could easily make money selling it. I don't turn and it came with a TNT-808 turning kit which I'll likely sell.
What's the difference between this and a T-4 or T-8? Wheels smaller?
Wondering if I should invest in this T-3 or hold out for a different model.
I'd like to use this mainly for planer blade and chisels. Was hoping to located a cheap rough shaping wheel to remove defects/material. Heard about sourcing from China made sharpeners.
Thanks!
#49
Hand Tool Woodworking / "a small square"
Last post by Ken S - April 19, 2024, 01:20:11 PMTormek makes a very nice small square. You get one "for free" if you purchare the Anniversary Black T8. Unfortunately, this small square is not yet available as a stand alone accessory. HOWEVER, there is a relatively inexpensive "plan B". Although the TTS-100 is primarily designed for setting woodturning tools, it can also work very well with vhisels and plane irons. It makes a very fast, accurate setting tool and a useful small. Wolfgang demonstrates this at 1:07:20 in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/live/7aHmc43RUY4?si=av0B0hGR-tWmKWQy
Wolfgang demonstrates this with a skew chisel; however, many things in sharpening cross function.
Ken
PS The first time I sharpened a turning skew, I did not know the TTS-100/ small square trick. I assumed my skew angle matched the Tormek diagram. This "sharpening" turned into a lengthy reshaping project. A wiser plan would have been to draw the square line and set the skew angle to just a little closer to the recommended angle. After several sharpenings, I would have gradually matched the angle. A markedcollar with the third setting left blank initally would have tipped me off.
https://www.youtube.com/live/7aHmc43RUY4?si=av0B0hGR-tWmKWQy
Wolfgang demonstrates this with a skew chisel; however, many things in sharpening cross function.
Ken
PS The first time I sharpened a turning skew, I did not know the TTS-100/ small square trick. I assumed my skew angle matched the Tormek diagram. This "sharpening" turned into a lengthy reshaping project. A wiser plan would have been to draw the square line and set the skew angle to just a little closer to the recommended angle. After several sharpenings, I would have gradually matched the angle. A markedcollar with the third setting left blank initally would have tipped me off.
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