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In the Shop => Knife Sharpening => Topic started by: Sir Amwell on October 09, 2022, 03:11:53 PM

Title: KJ 45 locking nut catching on USB leg
Post by: Sir Amwell on October 09, 2022, 03:11:53 PM
This may have been covered. Apologies if it has.
When using the new KJ45 on the lower stop for wide knives/cleavers the locking nut ( black knob) catches on the USB leg when grinding on that side. Has anyone any ideas on how to remedy this?
Title: Re: KJ 45 locking nut catching on USB leg
Post by: Sir Amwell on October 09, 2022, 03:27:32 PM
Sorry. I see this has been covered. I did not see your reply to my post CB. Thanks.
So prying off the knob is the only real solution?
Title: Re: KJ 45 locking nut catching on USB leg
Post by: cbwx34 on October 09, 2022, 03:31:36 PM
Quote from: Sir Amwell on October 09, 2022, 03:27:32 PM
Sorry. I see this has been covered. I did not see your reply to my post CB. Thanks.
So prying off the knob is the only real solution?

Replacing the knob with a "grub screw" that Ken suggests (https://forum.tormek.com/index.php/topic,5032.msg36274.html#msg36274)... may be the better option.
Title: Re: KJ 45 locking nut catching on USB leg
Post by: Ken S on October 16, 2022, 12:46:21 PM
Most Tormek screws use an M6 metric thread. Local and big box hardware stores normally carry a variety of styles and lengths of M6 screws. A three pack or several individual M6 socket set (grub) screws is not expensive . A zip lock sandwich bag or Altoid metal container can easily hold a supply of misc. hardware parts for a Tormek.

The same M6 grub screw for the SVM-45 also fits the KJ-45, longer jigs, and the sleeves. Don't forget a set of metric Allen wrenches.

Ken
Title: Re: KJ 45 locking nut catching on USB leg
Post by: Sir Amwell on October 16, 2022, 01:54:19 PM
Thanks both for replies.