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Did you sharpen the chip breakers on the Tormek also ?

So, when you were sitting in Trig class in High School, asking "when am I EVER gonna use this ?", well I guess it is now.

Rich

The tormek I got was an older one without the threaded support so I was wondering if it were possible to thread the arm to dial in an angle.

AFX,

I had an older USB also.  I cut off the side where the new USB is threaded, & welded on a threaded rod.  That works great !

Kind regards,
Rich

Ken,

Thank you for your kind words.  It is fun for me to see the joy in a person's eyes when they make something.  I hope she goes on to really enjoy a fun hobby.

Rich

Hey, I copied from my superiors!

I have often recommended Leonard Lee's Sharpening book. It should be part of every sharpener's library.

I have two copies :  a physical one, and an e-book !

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeGtGcyAmsj/?taken-by=svarvulf

Gavin,

I've sharpened quite a few drill bits on my DBS-22, and really advocate its use.

Over time, I have found there was no good source for sharpening angles, etc.  So, I created a web site and cataloged a lot of information at :  http://sharpeninghandbook.info .  It gets into the size of the bit and the type of materials.  It's free to use and I don't capture any user data.

If you are still having problems though, I would be glad to help.  PM me and I'll share a phone number where we can chat.

Rich

When I use a SVM jig, I grind always (from the horizontal position).  When I use a platform, I grind towards (from the vertical).

Lou,

That looks awesome !!  Great work !

Rich

Jörgen,

For a wood lathe, I recommend asking that question on the AAW Forum (http://www.aawforum.org/ ).   Loads of smart people there too.

Rich

Ken,

I subscribe on Instagram to posts by alexanderdesigns814.  He does great work, and I've always heard that we should listen to those who make great products over those who talk about it. 

Rich

I use my BGM-100 often for

• shaping tools, especially new bowl gouges, and
• sharpening tools that don't sharpen well on the standard Tormek wheels (like carbide-tipped metal lathe tools)

It works marvelously for those things, and using the standard Tormek jigs is a real benefit.

Rich

Jorge,

Check out Steve Jordan on YouTube (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCEpeQtxhVUTtMZzBpdegp-w ).

Rich

I use the side of my SJ.  Works well for me.