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Title: Truing with the BMG-100
Post by: GoGuppy on August 15, 2009, 01:46:03 PM

Hi Jeff
Could I use the standard Tormek truing tool using the BMG-100 jig set-up for a 1500rpm (50Hz) bench grinder?
Or would that be a waste of a good truing tool?
If it can be used, should I only use it when the grinder is running down (ie after being switched off)?
Many thanks,
Regards
Peter

Title: Re: Truing with the BMG-100
Post by: Jeff Farris on August 16, 2009, 03:58:53 PM

Peter, the speed of a dry grinder makes the precision of the TT-50 unnecessary. On the Tormek, a normal stick type diamond dresser would simply follow the contours of the wheel, but on a dry grinder your hand can't move fast enough for the tool to go into the low spots. A normal cluster tip diamond dresser similar to Packard Woodworks "Diamond Jim" is your best option.

Title: Re: Truing with the BMG-100
Post by: GoGuppy on August 17, 2009, 11:52:46 PM

Thanks Jeff

I suspected that may be the case.
Regards

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