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Title: T-8 Diamond wheel not fitting
Post by: Willowatt on May 22, 2023, 10:05:01 PM
Hello,
I just received my new T-8 Black today, but i can not get the diamond wheel (DF-250) to fit on the shaft. I can get it to fit backwards for some reason, but not in the correct orientation. I can't even get it on the shaft a little bit. I tried tapping it with a hammer but nothing. I thought about running some sand paper over the shaft while it was on or running a file through the diamond wheel, but I'm afraid i am going to mess up the balance my new machine or on the wheel.
Is the wheel or the shaft defective?
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Title: Re: T-8 Diamond wheel not fitting
Post by: Ken S on May 22, 2023, 10:13:17 PM
Welcome to the forum, Willowatt. You should email Tormek support (support@tormek.se). Support's service is outstanding.

Keep us posted.

Ken
Title: Re: T-8 Diamond wheel not fitting
Post by: Sir Amwell on May 22, 2023, 11:35:50 PM
Yes agree with Ken. Don't do anything silly like hitting it with a hammer or grinding your shaft (?!). I know it's frustrating but Tormek support will get this sorted for you.
Title: Re: T-8 Diamond wheel not fitting
Post by: Willowatt on May 23, 2023, 01:45:08 AM
Thanks!
I did send them an email, but they said they have a holiday. Just me being impatient, and wanting to try out the new machine. But also wanted to see if others had experienced something similar with a newly released edition of the machine.
Thanks
Title: Re: T-8 Diamond wheel not fitting
Post by: John Hancock Sr on May 23, 2023, 03:08:24 AM
There may be a dag on the bore edge f the wheel. Take a small piece of sandpaper, probably 240 G and run it around the inside edge of the wheel. Definitely do NOT touch the shaft with anything other then lubricant!!!
Title: Re: T-8 Diamond wheel not fitting
Post by: darita on May 23, 2023, 04:26:08 PM
If it were me, I'd put it on backwards and spin it around a few times on the shaft.  This will get a little wear on ID of the wheel.  Now, turn the wheel around and give it a try.  Some of my CBNs were a tight fit to start, but quickly loosened up a bit and now slide on nicely.