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I can't see it being a problem as long as the stone is bone dry.
Terry

An update on my new Tormek T 8
Since the wheel was stuck on my unit and I had a really hard time removing the stone I have had no issues.
I applied a coating of waterproof grease on the threads and to the back of the easy loc .
I don't know what the problem was but it operated fine now.
Maybe a burr on the threads but I don't really know.
Since that one incident everything has been working perfectly.
Terry

I had my T8 running for more than 4 hours at a time with no issues if that helps:)
Terry

I'm going to lubrcate it carefully and keep a close eye on it for now.
I believe with a carefull application of waterproof grease it should fix the problem.
Seemed dry from the factory in my opinion.There was a very small amount of grease on the plastic bearing face on the backside of the washer.
Tightness seemed to be on the threads themselves and there was a gritty feeling on the shaft where the ezzelock rode.
I think and hope the waterproof grease does it's part.
I'm also going to make it a habit to remove the wheel periodically to make sure all is good.
And I will remove it when I know I won't be using it for a while.
Terry

With my neighbor on one wheel and me on the other we got it free.
Liberal amounts of waterproof grease from now on:)!
Terry

Yes with all the strength in me lol

Just happened to me and mine is brand new!
I've only sharpened a couple things with it
Reason I found out it was seized was I wanted to leave the stone off when I wasn't using it
so it wouldn't get corrosion in it.Stones only been on for four days!
Not a good way to start a relationship
Terry

Looking at the forum it looks like I'm not the only one who's had this problem.
Looks like back to Big Bear tools for a refund:(
Only sharpened 3 knives with it.
Terry

Is there a special trick to loosen the ESEE lock on the tormek wheel.
Not so easy lol
I put it on finger tight and now trying to remove it there is no way I can undo it.
I'm hesitant to put a pipe wrench on it hoping there is a trick.
I know the threads are reversed of course.
Can't believe it's this much of an effort to remove the stone.
Any help would be great.
Terry

Well thanks Rich:)
Makes perfect sense,it's more math than pressure:)
Thanks again.
Terry

Finally got my new Tormek T8
Have been reading here for quite sometime so I thought it was time to say hi.
I've been working with a couple old chisels as Ken suggests and am starting to get a feel for things.
My first problem  is when I took one of our old chef knives that had been kicking around in a drawer unsharpend for who knows how long.
I set it up with the 45 jig made a few passes and realized that I was putting a concave shape to the blade instead of a nice straight blade.
Can't quite figure out what causes this except that I'm obviously putting too much pressure somewhere.
I'm glad I'm part of the forum now and look forward to contributing once I get a few of the bugs out.
Terry