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In the Shop => Tormek T-1 and T-2 => Topic started by: Ken S on March 20, 2024, 09:35:43 AM

Title: video/ how to change pads and clean T1 wheel
Post by: Ken S on March 20, 2024, 09:35:43 AM
This seems like a good video for maintaining a T1 ( or the pads of a T2.

https://youtu.be/hKohrsHODTA?si=g788I_Jv6cvU0TUJ

Ken
Title: Re: video/ how to change pads and clean T1 wheel
Post by: John Hancock Sr on March 20, 2024, 10:35:14 PM
I suspect that turps (mineral turpentine) would work better for removing that glue. It takes a while to soften the glue but patience should give you a squeaky clean surface.

As for cleaning the wheel IPA or maybe window cleaner would be better. IPA will not leave a residue and neither will damage the surface. You can also use the rubber sand paper cleaning sticks and run it across the surface as the machine is running.
Title: Re: video/ how to change pads and clean T1 wheel
Post by: Ken S on March 21, 2024, 02:11:12 AM
Good thoughts, John.
Ken

PS The same guy did another video where he sharpened a paring knife @17° per side) using the T1 and had a BESS reading of 110 (and then 99 adding just a dry leather strop). He claims BESS readings of 50 when using extra honing gear, but, as a cook, he feels BESS 100 is more than sharp enough for kitchen knives.