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#1

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

Last post by cbwx34 - Today 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

#2

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

Last post by Dan - Today 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

#3

Scissors Sharpening / Re: Scissors sharpening diffic...

Last post by cbwx34 - Today 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.

#4

Scissors Sharpening / Scissors sharpening difficult!...

Last post by troflog - Today 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?

#5

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

Last post by Ken S - Today 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

#6

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

Last post by Ken S - Today 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

#7

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

Last post by RichColvin - Today at 12:48:22 PM

Yes, the 250mm grindstone is 50mm wide, and the 200mm grindstone is 40mm wide. 

#8

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

Last post by cbwx34 - Today at 01:59:16 AM

Both have legs which are 145mm long.  The difference is in the top bar

• US-105 = 305mm
• US-103 = 295mm

As noted, the US-103 is 10mm shorter to accommodate the 200mm grindstone which is 10mm thinner than the 250mm grindstone.

10mm difference in length???

250mm - 200mm = 50mm

The width of the stone... 50mm vs 40mm

#9

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

Last post by RickKrung - Today at 01:52:00 AM

Both have legs which are 145mm long.  The difference is in the top bar

• US-105 = 305mm
• US-103 = 295mm

As noted, the US-103 is 10mm shorter to accommodate the 200mm grindstone which is 10mm thinner than the 250mm grindstone.

10mm difference in length???

250mm - 200mm = 50mm

#10

Knife Sharpening / Re: Simple Platform Jig

Last post by RichColvin - Yesterday at 09:33:14 PM

Please share the STL files.