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I realize that the universal support in the vertical (back of the machine) needs to be lifted to accommodate the size of the knife to the stone.... And then for the micro-adjust to work..that not to lock the set knob but fine dial the proper degree with the micro-adjust...  Getting the idea for proper angle...  A lot to learn here... Thanks for the responses....  I just tried Steve Bottorff's way of doing it with the universal in the horizontal position... I almost like this better....

K guys...another day messing with Tormek..I have a question on the universal bar setting...is it better to use the setting on the jig to dial in the correct angle...or do it on the universal bar?  When I use the universal bar...I first have to lock in the appropriate height for the knife size I am sharpening...correct...then when I try to use the "dial" on the one side for precise lineup..it really does not seem to move the knife all that much?  What am I doing wrong?  Thank You!

Hello All..
Thanks for all the responses...I have spent the day with my new best buddy Tormek... I had a bunch of old knives and have heeded everyones  suggestions.... getting the idea of angles and what this machine can do... Amazing to realize what sharp really means!  Thanks again for all the input!   

Hello All:

I just purchased a T-7.... my wife has several "favorite" Carbon Steel knives..
Can I use the standard set up (Sharpening stone and Hone) on these...and at what angle should I
sharpen at... I can't mess these up...!
Thanks for any input!