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This is what  Vadim (RIP) posted eight years ago.
https://forum.tormek.com/index.php?msg=16442
And there is some links in thread to even older posts from other users

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This is a really good discussion on this forum
Knife tip grinding - To Pivot or Not To Pivot

OR, you can print a two in one, spacer AND nut 

https://www.printables.com/model/937699-tormek-spacer-with-threads

I have also designed a nut in case you lose the original


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I don´t know, of course 
But I am guessing, at least this is the way I will do it when I get my diamond plates

Video from Vadim (RIP)
https://youtu.be/141hD1d1zj0?si=emE7jdSvL9FbGwMw

That was very cle(a)ver 
Jokes aside, what a brilliant idea.

I have sharpen a bunch of axes and struggle to get nice and even bevels.
Mostly due to the axes have been used as a sledge, (with the backside, not the edgeside)
Will make one for sure.

*thumbs up*

I made FVB distances for use with TormekCalc, (the "F"-value)
There are 4 different sizes, 30, 50, 75, and 100mm.

(Edit)
Forgot the link 
https://www.printables.com/model/221650-fvb-distances

I made a CAD-model based on numbers from JVH's Tormekcalc.
There's two versions.
One with the BGM-100
https://grabcad.com/library/tormek-fvb-based-on-tormekcalc2-1

And one "complete", no need for a BGM-100
https://grabcad.com/library/tormek-front-vertical-base-onepiece-1

Agree with "non-treaded rods", never use the nut on mine.

Can you explain the 3 files; what are differences?

Thank you

3mf-files is slicer program files for generating g-code to 3d-printer
"Tormek-USB-GrindingWheel-Ruler-HeightModifier.3mf" is with "Height Modifier", a setting to adjust layer height, among many other things, on different height when printing
"Tormek-USB-GrindingWheel-Ruler.3mf" is a simple 3mf-file without adjusters
"Tormek-USB-GrindingWheel-Ruler-HeightModifier.stl" stl is a cad-format, you can open it with most cad-software.

I have designed a ruler for measuring distance from USB to stone. It is designed for 3dprinting
I designed it so the numbers are against the stone for better accuracy, if the ruler is between the numbers and wheel there is a risk for parallax error

All measurement is from TormekCalc

All files is here:
https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/72237-tormek-usb-wheel-ruler
Link goes to external site with no login

I'm just beginning to read this thread,

https://forum.tormek.com/index.php?topic=2589.0

9 pages of info, opinions, experience, and LOTS of pictures. VERY interesting 

Hi Urban,

it should not be too complicated to construct a similar template.
Basically it consists of two circles around the pivot points of the jig collar.  The circle's radius should (approximately) match the usual projection length of the Jig with knife, usually something around 140mm.

I hope the attached files make it clear enough.

Mike

Well, that was easy, almost embarrassingly easy  
Thanks 

[I loved the half-moon jigs idea]

I totally enjoyed the video. It gives a lot of food for thought, and I'm not dismissing it in its entirety, at all.

I just disagree with their evaluation of the respective benefits of the Angle Master for knives and the computer programs. I think they'd be better off saying "go with the sharpie, google what a kenjig is, or download one of these nifty computer programs", instead of dismissing it on shaky grounds that would cast a doubt on the rest of their reasoning, however good the latter is. I loved the half-moon jigs idea, it was quite illustrative. And I also need to watch it a few more times.

Cheers,

Nick.

Is that "half-moon" jig downloadable? Or can someone please give a hint how to make them, guess it is really simple when you know

Welcome to the forum, a bit belated.  You clearly have some talent when it comes to 3D printing and may be able to make some nice contributions with some additional context and considerations.  Could you share a bit of what you have done with your Tormek? 

Rick

Thank you
I have sharpen knifes and some chisels, nothing special

I tried to download the file, but could not unless I could log into that site, which I could not and am not going to create an account just to get it.  It would be helpful if the file were posted where it could be downloaded more easily. 

Stlfile and more pictures is attached here

How is it used?

Excellent question.  Hard to appreciate without the context.  Shucks, I don't even know what that type of lawnmower is.

I find it a bit fiddly to adjust the small blades in the holder, now it just snap with magnets.
Pictures attached

A 3dprinted fixture for sharpening robotic lawn mower blades and utility knife blades.
Add Ø5mm neodym magnets.
You may have to adjust the holes with a drill

https://grabcad.com/library/tormek-fixture-for-robotic-lawnmower-blades-1

Had a little fun with TormekCalc2, Fusion360 and a BGM-100

Don´t know if all measurement is OK, comments are welcome

STEP-file can be downloaded from here:
https://grabcad.com/library/tormek-fvb-based-on-tormekcalc2-1