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Thanks.
Ive seen most the videos that he made.

I was hoping to hear from someone recently that has traveled in my footsteps.

I'll keep looking

40-50 kitchen knives per day.

Right now, I use a Kalamazoo 1x42 to grind the bevel close to my desired angle. 
Then I use my sg250, coarse and fine, to set the edge. 

I need to speed my process up.

Think 3-4 T-8's, with different grit wheel from 150'ish, 400 800, then debur. 

I'm pretty confident I'll stay bust enough to justify the added cost of about $3K. 

My question is multi-fold

1- CBN of diamond
2 - Why?
3- Your go-to source for said wheels. 

I'm sure this has been asked before but I can't find much of anything helpful. 

Roland,

Terry Beech, a Tormek legend, has done very well with one very old Tormek which he purchased used. Here is a link to a video about him:

https://youtu.be/8zQDmQ_n7wg

You can improve your time by carefully choosing your grinding wheels. Diamond and CBN wheels are constant diameter. I would avoid purchasing wheels which are not 250mm. "253mm wheels" are really ten inch, a needless complication. If your wheels are the same diameter, you should not need to adjust the height of the support bar.

Yessir.  Good points

Thanks for the replies. 

For now, I'll order one more T8 in the custom version with the appropriate supports and swivel base.
Also a low speed bench grinder for some felt or paper wheels. 

I get it that many have used one T8 with success, but, my brain won't let me get away from the fact that it isn't efficient. 
Money no consideration, I'd get 4-5 T8's and two bench grinders set up so I could go from an 80 grit to diamond spray honing without changing wheels.
But, I"m a broke ass so I'll have to make do with 2-3 T8's and a solo bench grinder until then. 

I'm enjoying my T8.

My results are excellent as confirmed by my BESS, microscope and overall visual. 
I use the angle software and calipers to set my machine up. 

However, I'm not happy with the time it takes to achieve a stellar edge.
Changing wheels with a single machine is time consuming. 
My wheels are of different diameter, so I need to also adjust my supports.

My question for the quantity knife sharpeners...........
What would be a set-up that would enhance a faster result?

Reasonably speaking anyway.
Until I get really busy, I'm not about to buy 3 more T8's and a 2 bench grinders.

If you had two T8's, one belt sander and one bench grinder for paper honing wheels, what would be your preferred wheel set-up for knives?

I am upgrading to CBN wheels.
80
400
700
1000

Still have my Japanese stone.
Large, leather strop.
Increasing the amount of knife jigs has helped speed things up. 

Money is a consideration, but, I know it'll cost a good amount of $$ to expand and speed my operations up.

Let me hear your opinions. 

Thanks in advance

Roland

Thanks. 

The over-all height of the wood deck Is 29".
Perfect for my height while standing in a 1" thick bar mat.

Thanks for the suggestion.
I did notice the compound dirties the surface as well.

I'm sure this isn't for every body.
The Tormek work station is no doubt quality and desirable
But, I just didn't have the $$$ for it.

I was looking at spending more on stones/wheels and jigs than a work station.

With organization and efficiency in mind, I modified this $129 tool chest.

Removing the casters and replacing them with 2x4's with 1/4" felt pads, it gave me a movable, yet stable platform.
The finished height at the top is right at 29", which fits me well.

I also mounted 4 pegs, 2 on either side, to hold my grinding wheels/stones.

As I buy a 2-wheel grinder, more jigs, paper and felt wheels, diamond wheels, etc, I'll just buy another tool chest and mod that to suit
Cool thing is the work stations will be the same height and be able to store my gear and look decent in the shop (my back room of my restaurant)

Again, not for every body. 
It's just an option for a more budget friendly work station.

Cheers.

I just ordered the Vetako a few days ago.
They're in the Czech Republic.
I'm in California.

I'm anxious to get it and put it to use. 

I'm just getting started.

After study, I've decided to use three methods.
-Sharpie
-Angle finder
-Software

Ill be getting into paper wheels for honing and will go with software for that as well. 

Thanks gentlemen.
I've made an order of the 18" variety pack suggested above.

Any opinions on small, flat cardboard boxes to put each separate clients knives in?
Ideally, I'd imagine a 1x6x12 would work. 
Not having much luck finding that size, or similar.

I"m looking for a good supplier that can provide cardboard knife sleeves.
Having different sizes for various sized blades.
Ultimately, the sleeves would have space to write client info and maybe a stamp with my business info.

I found some, in various widths, that were 18" in length and you could cut them to size.

Also, how do you professional sharpeners transport your clients knives?
I'm thinking the cardboard sleeves and a small, flat box would work well.
Organized and safe from damaging the edges.
Any input?
Any other knife transport tips?

Thanks in advance.