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In the Shop => General Tormek Questions => Topic started by: Ken S on March 15, 2013, 09:48:46 AM

Title: Tormek mirror technique
Post by: Ken S on March 15, 2013, 09:48:46 AM
This you tube of a luthier (I believe in Swedish with English subtitles) shows the luthier sharpening a chisel with a Tormek (at about 2 min, 20 sec and toward the end).  He uses a mirror to check his progress.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TryJtirFFME

Ken
Title: Re: Tormek mirror technique
Post by: Herman Trivilino on March 15, 2013, 04:09:57 PM
That's a clever idea.  You could even use a shaving mirror (magnifying mirror).
Title: Re: Tormek mirror technique
Post by: Ken S on March 15, 2013, 06:14:04 PM
Good thought about the magnifying mirror, especially for those of us whose eyes are "no longer young".

On second thought, I would be more apt to feel for a burr than look.  (another old eyes trick)

Ken
Title: Re: Tormek mirror technique
Post by: afx on March 15, 2013, 08:07:04 PM
How do you sharpen a cabinet scraper on a tormek?
Title: Re: Tormek mirror technique
Post by: Herman Trivilino on March 15, 2013, 10:28:19 PM
Quote from: Ken S on March 15, 2013, 06:14:04 PM
Good thought about the magnifying mirror, especially for those of us whose eyes are "no longer young".

On second thought, I would be more apt to feel for a burr than look.  (another old eyes trick)

Yes, but before the burr forms you have to grind all the way to the edge.  The mirror will help with this part of the task.
Title: Re: Tormek mirror technique
Post by: Herman Trivilino on March 15, 2013, 10:30:40 PM
Quote from: afx on March 15, 2013, 08:07:04 PM
How do you sharpen a cabinet scraper on a tormek?

http://tormek.com/international/en/grinding-jigs/svd-110-tool-rest/