Dear grinders,
I found this beauty in a second-hand shop. It starts and runs well but the rubber (drive) ring is worn and the stone is no longer straight, in my opinion. There seems to be a bump in the stone. Is there an easy way to fix the stone? (without the diamond tormek tip) (sandpaper maybe?) Does anybody knows if I can buy the rubber drivebelt-ring separately?
What I am wondering is whether it is worth restoring the machine? I would like to use it to sharpen my knives (as a hobby use).
Another thing I don't understand is how the support on top of the machine works. The new machines have an adjustable double legged support on top. Mine has just a small 90 degree single support. Can I adjust the machine with a double support so then I can use it with the SVM 45 Knife Jig.
Thanks in advance,
Michiel
I found this beauty in a second-hand shop. It starts and runs well but the rubber (drive) ring is worn and the stone is no longer straight, in my opinion. There seems to be a bump in the stone. Is there an easy way to fix the stone? (without the diamond tormek tip) (sandpaper maybe?) Does anybody knows if I can buy the rubber drivebelt-ring separately?
What I am wondering is whether it is worth restoring the machine? I would like to use it to sharpen my knives (as a hobby use).
Another thing I don't understand is how the support on top of the machine works. The new machines have an adjustable double legged support on top. Mine has just a small 90 degree single support. Can I adjust the machine with a double support so then I can use it with the SVM 45 Knife Jig.
Thanks in advance,
Michiel