Hello all,
Let me first say due to heavy work loads and health problems in the past
It's a very long time since I was on here last.
I have the 2000 since it first came out. I can't remember when.
I didn't know that a few of my jigs are now outdated and replaced by better ones.
So I am now having to start all over again ( well nearly) 😁
Anyway please excuse me while I start to read up on all the gossip.
Regards Greggy.
TBPH most of the old jigs should work perfectly well so long as they are in good nick. Some, such as the new axe jig are a complete rethink which makes them worth while whereas some others are just upgrades.
One of the great things about the Tormek philosophy (The Tormek Way) is that they want to keep every machine they produced in working order if possible. I know of no other company who goes out of their way to help customers maintain their machines however old.
Hiya John, I was lucky all my Tormek gear was covered up well and all the jigs were in the four drawers in my Tormek station that I made.
It does feel so strange to go on their website and see that it's totally different from what I had been used to.😱
I'm so happy that they do care about the people who still have their old machines, after all not many companies do this day and age.👍👍
Well it's time I spend some time on YouTube and see what's going on.
Regards greggy.👍
Greggy,
I totally support your decision to spend some time on youtube learningabout using the Tormek. In my opinion, you will maximize the value of thattime by focusing on the Tormek online classes. I do not say this as a marketing ploy for Tormek. These classes did not exist for most of the years I have used my Tormek. My learning process would have been much easier with them. Too many youtubes are biased by vendors trying to sell their own products or by alack ofunderstanding about the Tormek. Also, you do not need to hear grumbling that Tormek products are "too expensive". Prices are what they are; you can make up uour mind.
I am not saying to never watch non Tormek videos; I am advising you to concentrate first on learning the basic Tormek philosophy and technique. Once you have that solid footing, you will be able to intelligently branch out if you wish.
Regarding the redesigned jigs, I have reviewed them for the forum. I would divide them into two groups. Most of them, if I was buying them for the first time, I would choose the newer design. However, if I already hadthe older design, I would be reluctant to spend the money to upgrade. The second group is typified by the SVD-186 (now R). For an active woodturner, the new jig, in my opinion, was a no brainer. The older SVD-185 was still as good as ever. The new design is substantially better, enough to deserve an upgrade.
Evaluate your present jigs carefully. You may want to replace a very few soon and most eventually, if needed. For the present, increased knowledge will serve you best.
Keep us posted,
Ken