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General Tormek Questions / Beginner - what to buy?
October 22, 2024, 05:21:59 PM
Thinking of buying the T8 bundle and K-123.  Have watched numerous videos and wonder:
1) Is there point in getting diamond stone(s)? One thing important to me: repeatability.  From my Lean Six Sigma background, I should eliminate variability to the extent possible.   A diamond wheel would not wear away like a stone wheel.
2) How often do you have to dress a stone wheel?
3) Is an attachment necessary to accurately dress a stone wheel?
4) Knives are my primary interest - all sorts: Nakiri, Santoku, German makes, filet, to name a few; what wheels and attachments would be best to have on hand?
6) Tip-to-heel, or heal to tip: videos show both techniques.  Which/when?  Follow on: if set up for 15 degree, the tip is not 15 degree because blade contact with the stone moves diametrically toward the vertical (90 degrees).  Is this a practical issue of concern?
5) What about stropping?
6) I want the sharpest, consistant practical edge for all knives.

Have I worn out my welcome?