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I find the SB glazes quicker than the SG.

Less so with the harder steels the SB is designed for. In normal tool steel, the SB does glaze faster than the SG.

Agreed Jeff and I should have added that.

Having a second USB can create another problem.

It means that you always have to sharpen the tool on the wheel with it coming towards the tool in the vertical mode.

This is fine for some tools but uncomfortable for others where you need to swing the handle.

I'm not familiar with the term "Glazed or glazed over".  What is it? What causes it? and How do you prevent it?  Gipper

Glazing occurs when the particles on the wheel wear out and the wheel becomes clogged with metal particles.

It is easier to see on Alox wheels than the Tormek.

To clean or deglaze the wheel use the coarse side (edge) of the grader using a fair bit of pressure on the SG (standard) wheel but the fine side on the SB (black) wheel.

I find the SB glazes quicker than the SG.

Gooday Robert.

The measurements are there.

Detailed instructions are here.  www.tormek.com/.../bgm100/.../mounting_instruction_bgm-100_en.pdf -  on page 7 in my reader.

I use a magnet in a "zip type" plastic bag in the trough itself.

When I clean it out, I just turn the bag inside out and capture the metal inside. No fuss and no mess.

Robbo - I believe the glazing is caused by the stronger bond on the black stone which I would expect to happen.

I totally agree Ionut, it was put up as something to be wary of when sharpening HSS turning tools in rapid succession.

You don't notice that glazing is taking place until the tool is blunt.

Ken, I sharpen a few of my metal lathe tips on the Tormek. Generally just for a final cut, I then replace the tip for the next job.

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It has been my finding that the black wheel does wear better than the sg250 however it does tend to glaze and you have to use the fine side of the grading stone in order for it to cut.

I sharpen HSS and some tungsten turning tools mainly.

If you have a browse through here you will find all the accessories that Tormek have.
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You are not alone.

A mate and I have just spent all weekend playing with the jig as we have to demonstrate it next week.

It is fantastic and puts an edge on drills that are better than new.

It has a bit of a learning curve but if you read the (ignore that bit ) instructions and the bit printed on the set up jig it doesn't take long to sort out.

What Jim said.

Your best bet is to get the TNT 300 kit.

It contains ALL the jigs required for sharpening 95% of your turning tools. The DVD is very good value.

The only reason that I say 95% is because some of the larger gouges that we use will not fit.

In your case it may well sharpen all your tools.

It requires a little practise to use it but you will love it when you get the knack.

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