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The leather is pulling away from the wheel. This is not occurring at the seam. Is there anything I can do or is it time to get a new honing wheel?

Actually, the XB100 was just resting on top of the machine when I took the after photo. The XB100 was mounted later and it does not interfere with the handle. You can see in the photo that there aren't any screws securing the XB100.
The sticker was placed on the machine just to finish off the restoration! I don't rely on it for any wheel diameter measurements. It's pure decoration.
Steve

Very nice Steve,

The sign of a great tool or machine is that it can be rebuilt to near new condition.

I have a honda lawn mower (which has not been used in 5 years)  One year my wife ran it dry on oil and it seized.
Everyone I called said that they do not rebuild mower engines.
But when I said it was a Honda,  I found that almost everyone was willing to rebuild that engine.

I also got my Tormek used.  I bought the parts that Jeff recomended and the unit works as good as new.  In my opinion, which is highly valued (especially by me)

Good or Great machines or tools have parts available and is worth buying a used one as you can fix it up to like new.

Jeff,  do not argue with this, it is a compliment

Ed

Thanks Ed!!
Steve

Here is the tormek as received...

Let's try it again. This is the after photo.

Here is the after photo! I'll post the before when I locate it! It is an attachment!

Here is the newly restored Tormek photo!! Note the horizontal support has not been attached yet.
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Steve

Thanks!!

Well, the refurbished Tormek is almost done. I had to completely strip the Tormek's housing so that I could neutralize the rust. I ended up completely removing all of the paint. I removed as much of the scale rust as I could and neutralized the remainder of the rust with Loctite Extend Rust Neutralizer. This converts the rust (red iron oxide) to the non-rust form (black iron oxide) and completely seals the surface of the metal. I then applied three coats of rustoleum bare metal primer followed by several coats of rustoleum green paint - a very close match to Tormek's green. I don't think I will ever have a rust problem again!!
I had to also seal three cracks in the water tray with epoxy. I re-greased the nylon bearings with wheel bearing grease but they are too far gone so I have ordered two new ones. The main shaft also has a wobble in it so I ordered a new one. I will post a picture of the restored Tormek as soon as I am done!
Steve

What are the motor bushings (listed as part number 3121 in the replacement parts diagram)? Is this the motor's brushes? Do they ever need to be replaced?
Steve

I know where to go to get the replacement parts !
I will know more about it as soon as I receive it. It is currently in the mail. I am hoping that the stone is not damaged. I plan on giving it a good once over (ie: greasing the bearings with wheel bearing grease, trueing the stone and giving it a good cleaning!!). Any maintenance tips would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks Jeff!

Steve

Thanks,
I just ordered it. Here is a picture of my unit. Just got it at a very good price - free!!

Steve

Can I buy the XB-100 as a kit or do I have to buy each piece individually?
Thanks again,
Steve

I just received a used Tormek Supergrind 2000. This must be an older unit because it does not have the wheel diameter scale on the label or the horizontal base.
I would like to add the horizontal base and went to the replacement parts section of the website. How difficult is it to add the horizontal base and how do I locate it position on the unit accurately?

The wheel is 9" in diameter. I assume that is still useable. What is the minimum diameter of the stone?

Thanks,
Steve