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On the T8, the platform is a little over 45mm away from the left edge of the grinding wheel.  I think this is too close as the DBS sliding platform tends to tilt as it extends out over thin air on the left side of the fixed platform.  I find that I have to pay special attention to preventing this tilting as it can mess up the facet grinds. 

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Rick

I commented previously about the position of the DBS-22 Base Plate being too far to the right on the USB, allowing for tilting of the drill bit holder at the left extreme of travel during grinding.  Even being aware of it and trying to not allow it to tilt, the pressure of trying to hold the bit holder firmly down while sliding inevitably led to tilting.  I decided to take care of that today.  I cut and milled out a section of the left side of the USB sleeve from the Base Plate.




It allows the Base Plate to be positioned about 32mm further to the left.


Providing full support for the drill bit holder when the drill point has reached the left edge of the grinding wheel.  I haven't used it yet, but feel confident that I'll be able to slide comfortably without risk of tilting any more. 

I did the same with mine today Rick, just using a hacksaw and file to smooth the saw marks. Took 20-30 minutes and I can say it improved the stability if the slider in the base plate 100%! Rather than removing a piece of the base plate sleeve, Tormek should leave the sleeve the same length and modify the position the base plate sits, relative to the stone. With larger drill bits that require more grinding pressure, this modification is almost mandatory! Well done Rick!