The O-ring of knife jig is broken. I think it's because 'dry'.
So I applied synthetic grease to it then wiped it.
Sharpco,
I suggest you contact Tormek support (support.tormek.se). You may be able to receive a warranty replacement part. Here is a link with the part number:
https://advanced-machinery.myshopify.com/products/3560-o-ring
O-rings are common plumbing parts. You may be able to find a matching replacement part at a local hardware or plumbing supply store. (Bring your broken ring and knife jig with you.) If you find a match, I would suggest buying at least two. The gasoline to drive to the store will probably cost more than the O-ring.
Ken
Quote from: Ken S on June 24, 2019, 11:07:59 AM
Sharpco,
I suggest you contact Tormek support (support.tormek.se). You may be able to receive a warranty replacement part. Here is a link with the part number:
https://advanced-machinery.myshopify.com/products/3560-o-ring
O-rings are common plumbing parts. You may be able to find a matching replacement part at a local hardware or plumbing supply store. (Bring your broken ring and knife jig with you.) If you find a match, I would suggest buying at least two. The gasoline to drive to the store will probably cost more than the O-ring.
Ken
Thanks Ken. I wonder if I'm the only person who's had problems with O-ring.
Sharpco,
I don't recall any other posts with broken O-rings. Please contact support and post.
Ken
Since I've started using the pin pivot jig, I don't leave the black handle on the knife jig. Thusly, it doesn't matter.
Kind regards,
Rich
Rich,
I understand your attachment to the pin pivot jig, however, for the minimal amount of cost and time involved in restoring the knife jig to full duty, I would be inclined to replace the O-ring.
Ken
Quote from: Ken S on June 24, 2019, 05:31:00 PM
Sharpco,
I don't recall any other posts with broken O-rings. Please contact support and post.
Ken
They said they'll send spare O-ring to me. :)
Sharpco,
Thank you for your last post. I expected a satisfactory outcome. I have no affiliation with support; I base my opinion of support on past experiences. Sharing our experiences helps steer newer members on the right path.
Ken
I also just lost an O Ring.......but I ought my T8 2+ years ago!
Sharpco, if you find the size on the package of the O rings you recieve.....I would like to know!
Thank you,
Sam
Sam,
I would contact support. (support@tormek.se). Chances are that they may pop a replacement in the mail for you. If not, I can't imagine them not at least telling you the size for a replacement. :)
Ken
If Tormek support can't help, McMaster Carr sells o rings. https://www.mcmaster.com/o-rings
McMaster Carr may be US-only. SharpCo, don't know if they can send to you. May be other suppliers though.
Kind regards,
Rich
Rich,
O-rings are standard faucet parts. Your local hardware store should carry a selection of different sizes.
Ken
Guys,
Mcmaster Carr has Everything.....and ships to me.
BUT...my O ring was obliterated....so I cant even measure the size!
I am going to guess its Metric....so M12 x 1.5......( ID x ring mat Dia)
I will find out.
The size of the O-ring is ID 8,4 mm x 2,5 mm. This is the dimension I measured.