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In the Shop => General Tormek Questions => Topic started by: Mugs on May 12, 2014, 09:28:34 PM

Title: Lock on micro adjuster?
Post by: Mugs on May 12, 2014, 09:28:34 PM
Hi Folks

I notice on the older videos the micro adjuster on the jigs has a lock to lock it in place once set. Why do the new machines not have a lock? I notice the adjustment knob therefore will spin as I slide the blade across the wheel. Applying pressure of course helps but doesn't alleviate the problem. Why was the locking mechanism discontinued. It seems like it was neccessary.
Title: Re: Lock on micro adjuster?
Post by: Herman Trivilino on May 12, 2014, 11:50:39 PM
Not sure.  If you have the US locked in place, it doesn't matter if the micro adjuster spins.
Title: Re: Lock on micro adjuster?
Post by: Jeff Farris on May 13, 2014, 12:14:42 AM
Herman,

He's talking about the micro-adjuster on the knife jigs.

The lock was troublesome, as people over-torqued the knob and stripped the threads.

It was replaced by an o-ring between the head and the shaft which limits the movement of the head once it is adjusted. The small bit of movement you might experience in use will not affect the grinding angle in any measurable way.


Title: Re: Lock on micro adjuster?
Post by: hserrano on May 21, 2014, 06:18:04 AM



Could someone answer this question.
blades can be sharpened haircut on the Tormek ?

thanks
Title: Re: Lock on micro adjuster?
Post by: Rob on May 22, 2014, 09:28:13 AM
If the "someone" had a clue what you were talking about they might be able to!
Title: Re: Lock on micro adjuster?
Post by: Ken S on May 22, 2014, 11:49:06 AM
Hektor,

Welcome to the forum.  With "haircut blades", do you mean the scissors barbers and beauticians use; a straight razor used for shaving the hair on the neck; or the blades used in electric trimmers?

Ken