Hi,
I am writing to ask for some help. I am sharpening a batch of woodworking chisels for a school - using whichever Tormek is free that day. Sometimes a T4 and sometimes a T7.
I am able to produce nice sharp bevels that are square. The chisels are suitable for the students to use.
However, the bevel angle that I have produced does not match the angle that I set on the AngleMaster. I am aiming to create a 25 degree bevel, but am consistently creating one at 30 degrees. In order to grind a 25 degree bevel, I find that I need to set the AngleMaster to 20 degrees.
This is a repeatable process, so in a sense this doesn't matter that much; just do what works.
However, as this is in a school I would like to understand what I am doing wrong so we can ensure the students don't learn my mistakes.
I have been careful to set the stone diameter on the AngleMaster, and have had other people watch my approach - to see if they can spot something that I'm doing wrong. Nothing stands out.
I have also watched the excellent Tormek Chisel sharpening class - part 3. I can't spot anything obvious that I'm doing wrong. One difference in my approach is that I tend not to use the Micro Adjust on the Universal Support. Instead I just edge the chisel backwards or forwards in the Square Edge Jig - till it matches the Angle Setter on the AngleMaster.
I will try using the Micro Adjust next time but would be grateful for any tips and suggestions on what I'm doing wrong - particularly if anyone else has experienced this problem.
Many thanks, Hugh
I am writing to ask for some help. I am sharpening a batch of woodworking chisels for a school - using whichever Tormek is free that day. Sometimes a T4 and sometimes a T7.
I am able to produce nice sharp bevels that are square. The chisels are suitable for the students to use.
However, the bevel angle that I have produced does not match the angle that I set on the AngleMaster. I am aiming to create a 25 degree bevel, but am consistently creating one at 30 degrees. In order to grind a 25 degree bevel, I find that I need to set the AngleMaster to 20 degrees.
This is a repeatable process, so in a sense this doesn't matter that much; just do what works.
However, as this is in a school I would like to understand what I am doing wrong so we can ensure the students don't learn my mistakes.
I have been careful to set the stone diameter on the AngleMaster, and have had other people watch my approach - to see if they can spot something that I'm doing wrong. Nothing stands out.
I have also watched the excellent Tormek Chisel sharpening class - part 3. I can't spot anything obvious that I'm doing wrong. One difference in my approach is that I tend not to use the Micro Adjust on the Universal Support. Instead I just edge the chisel backwards or forwards in the Square Edge Jig - till it matches the Angle Setter on the AngleMaster.
I will try using the Micro Adjust next time but would be grateful for any tips and suggestions on what I'm doing wrong - particularly if anyone else has experienced this problem.
Many thanks, Hugh