Discover the difference between Tormek grinding wheels – Live Sharpening Class
After a long, dark Swedish winter, the spring sun is finally shining in again — and it's the perfect time to take your sharpening to the next level. In this upcoming episode of Tormek's Live Sharpening Classes, we'll guide you through the unique features of each grinding wheel and take a really close look at the results you can expect.
We'll answer key questions like:
✅ How much does the result actually vary between our diamond wheels?
✅ Do you really need the Japanese Waterstone to achieve a mirror finish?
Whether you're a seasoned sharpener or just getting started, this is your opportunity to get hands-on insights and ask questions live.
🗓 Join us on Wednesday and bring your questions to the live chat!
When?
Wednesday, April 16, 3.30 sharp!😉
(3.30 PM, Swedish time, CET / 9.30 AM, US Eastern Time, ET)
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Looks interesting. In 14 hours from now whis is ... let me see 11 PM. Past my bedtime!
John,
If you move to the Eastern Time Zone in the US, you can enjoy the live class with your second cup of morning coffee. . . .
Seriously, although I try to view the classes live, you can get the benefit of the classes afterward at your convenience. Also, the benefits increase from second watchings.
Ken
John,
The online class would have been worthwhile staying up for. I hope you can catch it on the channel. Among other things, it had more good information about the SB-250 than I have seen since it was introduced in 2009. For a long time I have felt it was unfortunately overlooked in favor of the diamond wheels. After watching the online class, if I was starting out, I would make it the first wheel I would purchase after the SG-250.
I do regret that Tormek has not included an SB-200 wheel in its lineup. When Tormek introduced the T4, they introduced a solid, professional 200mm machine, which deserves its own SB-200.
The coverage of the SJ-250 has inspired me to put mine back into active service again after several inactive years. I learned that my FVB could be used in the grinding into direction as well as grinding away.
The diamond wheels and SG-250 are also well covered. The use of a digital microscope was well done. Be sure to watch the q and a at the end. Your time will be well spent.
Thank you, Sébastien and Wolfgang.
Ken
Quote from: Ken S on April 16, 2025, 11:55:50 PMThe online class would have been worthwhile staying up for.
Still working full time so I have to be fresh for work I'm afraid.
Quote from: Ken S on April 16, 2025, 11:55:50 PMAmong other things, it had more good information about the SB-250
Even though I do own the diamond wheels I do use the SG since it is a good versatile wheels and does a great job on carbon steels which is most of my chisels and knives.
Really looking forward to watching it tonight after work.
I watched the class in re-run, and it is really good. One thing which I believe Wolfgang missed about the Japanese water stone is its value for re-sharpening knives with thin blades.
I carried a Swiss Army Tinker pocket knife for years, and I too ate up the blades too fast when resharpening them.
Now, when I resharpen the Swiss Army knife, I find that the SJ water stone is quite sufficient to achieve the needed work, and it greatly minimizes the metal removal, extending the life of the knife.
Rich,
Your post strikes a note with me. I have a favorite Tinker with a blade worn prematurely from overzealous sharpening with my SG. Unless one of my SAK blades is damaged, I will start with my SJ.
Thanks for posting.
Ken
It was a very informative video. I think the black wheel may be an underutilized economical alternative for harder steels. These videos do increase my lusting for more wheels.
Could someone post a link to the actual class video under discussion here, please? I've looked at their YT web site and not found this. The latest video I could find is the "Tormek Way" which I know is not it.
Thanks,
Rick
Rick, the link tothe online class:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Gg4R9jxtKfI?si=Fs98j1bpYkGkQzf0
Ken