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In the Shop => Drill Bit Sharpening => Topic started by: tim long on May 10, 2025, 01:53:05 PM

Title: drill sharpener
Post by: tim long on May 10, 2025, 01:53:05 PM
hi when I set up the drill sharpener
I set all the angles I set the depth of the drill the the black secondary guide is set to S , the primary guide lines up with P , but the lug is about 20mm from primary guide what I am doing wrong is the place where I can send a photo
thanks
Title: Re: drill sharpener
Post by: John Hancock Sr on May 12, 2025, 01:48:56 AM
The procedure is quite complex and has to be followed by the letter. Your best plan is to watch the Tormek Innovation video on the subject linked below.

https://www.youtube.com/live/kUrJOQryFEg?si=CqMU4fK2CTnvs_-M
Title: Re: drill sharpener
Post by: Ken S on May 12, 2025, 02:17:29 AM
Welcome to the forum, Tim. I hold John in high regard, and I am a devoted fan of the Tormek online classes. However, with the DBS-22, my first recommendation would be the video Alan Holtham made for Tormek. Alan made it around the time the DBS-22 was introduced. I have owned my DBS-22 for many years, but use it infrequently. Whenever I use it, I always watch Alan's video first to refresh my skill. Here is a link:

https://youtu.be/fSUa1iFUzkM?si=zF1taOfMlfBHES1V

Keep us posted.

Ken
Title: Re: drill sharpener
Post by: RickKrung on May 12, 2025, 05:27:52 AM
Quote from: Ken S on May 12, 2025, 02:17:29 AMWelcome to the forum, Tim. I hold John in high regard, and I am a devoted fan of the Tormek online classes. However, with the DBS-22, my first recommendation would be the video Alan Holtham made for Tormek. Alan made it around the time the DBS-22 was introduced. I have owned my DBS-22 for many years, but use it infrequently. Whenever I use it, I always watch Alan's video first to refresh my skill. Here is a link:

https://youtu.be/fSUa1iFUzkM?si=zF1taOfMlfBHES1V

Keep us posted.

Ken

Do yourself a favor, watch Alan's video. 

It would be helpful if you could post a photo of what you are asking about, the drill bit jig.  Post several of other aspects of your setup, etc.

Rick
Title: Re: drill sharpener
Post by: John Hancock Sr on May 13, 2025, 06:55:13 AM
Quote from: Ken S on May 12, 2025, 02:17:29 AMWhenever I use it, I always watch Alan's video first to refresh my skill.
Yes. Alan is an excellent tutor. I will have to keep that one handy :)
Title: Re: drill sharpener
Post by: Ken S on May 13, 2025, 04:13:01 PM
I have always considered the DB#-22 to be Tormek's most sophisticated, advanced jig. Those willing to put in the work of thoroughly understanding it and practicing with it will be richly rewarded, hopefully financially and certainly with a deeper understanding of the Tormek.

Ken