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In the Shop => Scissors Sharpening => Topic started by: Rossy66 on January 21, 2026, 04:33:03 AM

Title: Excess Water Overflow When Sharpening Scissors
Post by: Rossy66 on January 21, 2026, 04:33:03 AM
Not sure what I am doing wrong but every pair of scissors I have sharpened (6) I get a pool of water on my table. It seems to be coming from when I move the scissors from right to left and the water run of the scissors is running down the left side of the wheel. It looks like the trough is seated correctly so I am not sure what I am doing wrong.

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Excess Water Overflow When Sharpening Scissors
Post by: RickKrung on January 21, 2026, 03:28:21 PM
You may not really be doing anything wrong, it just happens.  I use the drip trough extension that is intended for capturing spillage from long knives and a 3D printed drip tray attached to the front USB slots and still get water puddling below the machine.  To keep that spillage off my workbench, I have been using a standard, old-school (literally) cafeteria tray.  When using the Tormek ACC additive, I lift my T8 out after a while and pour the spillage back into the drip trough.