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#1

General Tormek Questions / Re: HoneRite and the SJ-250

Last post by RickKrung - Today at 06:20:58 AM

I would not do it.  I use all three diamond wheels with the Tormek ACC juice.  When I switch to the SJ wheel, I pour the ACC water into a jar and replace it in the trough with plain water.  The SJ wheel gives off so much slurry, I do not want it contaminating the ACC water.  When done with the SJ, I toss it, rinse the trough and if I'm going to use the diamond wheels again, return the ACC water.  Don't know what the HoneRite costs, but I would not want to be consuming it by using a new batch every time I put the diamond wheels on. 

#2

General Tormek Questions / Re: HoneRite and the SJ-250

Last post by John Hancock Sr - Today at 04:21:41 AM

Given the price of hone rite and the possible wastage and contamination from the slurry I would not do it myself. It could get quite expensive.

As for the possibility of clogging the wheel, Tormek juice is not recommended for the stone wheels since as it dries it clogs the wheel. From the hone rite site "It can also be used with Japanese water stones and diamond honing plates." So clearly they consider it suitable, but if you find that it clogs the stone as it dries then you may need to occasionally clean it with water or even re-dress the wheel it it is too bad.

I would have thought that there is no harm in trying considering their own advice above. The worst that could happen is you have to occasionally re-dress the wheel.

#3

Knife Sharpening / Re: new sharpener with a few p...

Last post by v6turbo - Yesterday at 11:59:37 PM

Honestly, to me it sounds like you just need practice.  But I tried to add a couple of tips that may help.

my tip/round part gets more angle. im shopening at 12 and i think is more like 15 or more.

i thought the laser would help when lifter to keep all of the blade edge cutting from the same spot on the stone, to keep the same angle.
Am i misunderstanding this part?

#4

Knife Sharpening / Re: new sharpener with a few p...

Last post by cbwx34 - Yesterday at 10:10:38 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  is off (im lifting like the videos show)
Where you clamp the blade in relation to the belly/tip area can affect the angle.  So, for example, if the angle is too shallow, try clamping closer to the belly/tip area.

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)
I'm not sure why you're not following the same line if you're using the jig?  If you're lifting the handle, make sure you don't rotate and/or twist the handle to follow the curve.  Lift only, at least while learning.  Also watch the water flow over the blade... it will tell you when you reach the curve, and as you lift the water help guide the movement.

3. honing is difficult without a guide
My suggestion if freehand honing, is to start at a lower angle than you sharpened, then slowly raise the angle.  When you reach the edge you will hear and feel it.  Hone at that angle, or slightly higher. Tormek also has a class on honing: The Basics of Honing

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
There is, but I guess I don't understand the need for this if you're using the knife jig.

is that an jig for the honed side to match the angle?
There is the Front Vertical Base (FVB) or Tormek's MB-102 (that incorporates an FVB) that allows you to mount a Universal Support Bar (USB) so that it's in the same position for honing, and you can set the angle and hone the same way that you sharpen.  It's demoed in this video:  MB-102 Multi Base...

Honestly, to me it sounds like you just need practice.  But I tried to add a couple of tips that may help.

#5

Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123

Last post by darita - Yesterday at 03:49:31 PM

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

I ordered a second one from Sharpening Supplies yesterday and it noted restocking in two weeks.

#6

Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123

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

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

#7

General Tormek Questions / HoneRite and the SJ-250

Last post by CopperFish - Yesterday 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.

#8

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

Last post by guitar_edg - Yesterday 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

#9

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

Last post by v6turbo - May 25, 2024, 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?

#10

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

Last post by cbwx34 - May 25, 2024, 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