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Received an email from sharpeningsupplies.com.   10 Percent off all wheels and accessories
until end of September.  They usually don't charge shipping over 99 dollar order.  Just a heads up
Best Wishes, Tim

I've been wanting to learn to use a pivot collar.  I thought of this.
I have these hard foam practice golf balls.  Very dense foam and water resistant.
I disected one in half.  Drilled hole just smaller than the diameter of the jig shaft.
put golf ball above the knob, flat side against the knob.   2 pivot collars for 75 cents.
Now I just need to learn to use them.
Best wishes,
Tim

I received an Email from an online sharpening supplies company that I use,
offering free stones for life ( up to 3 ) on purchase of new T8 or T4
Very interesting offer.
Best wishes,
Tim

I use my T8 many hours weekly and it is a workhorse.
Any advice for how to keep the threaded part of the USB
from always rusting would be appreciated.
Best Wishes
Tim

I know this is a tormek forum but is there a resource
compares available Bess testers.  After three years on my T8
I want to see how I'm doing.
Best Wishes
Tim

Anyone attempted a paper cutter blade?
My first guess is to remove the blade and sharpen as a scissor blade
or planer blade.  I haven't seen the actual cutter yet, just was asked if I would consider doing it.

I have a tendency to develop a tennis elbow which is related to repetitive
motions.  I have found that working with the wheel going away from me makes a great difference.
Rather than having to put constant pressure on a knife
I can let the support bar do a lot of the work and I can use lighter pressure on the blade.
Saves me a lot of muscle fatigue after 30 or 40 knives.
Best Wishes
Tim

Just looking for suggestion to reduce file size of pics.
Your upload limit is pretty limited even for one pic.

I could really benefit by having an extension to the support arm that would add an extra 3 or 4 inches.
I sharpen some longer slicing knives and run out of room.  There is already an inside thread on the arm
to accommodate the end stop for the straight edge jig.  All I would need is  a straight tube of the same diameter
threaded to fit in the end of the arm.  Appreciate any feedback
Tim

Is there any harm in running the wheel through a mild bleach solution daily.
I service varied accounts and always clean items prior and after.
I don't know if bleach has any negative effect on the stone.

Has anyone had a problem with the water trough knob on the t-8 coming off?
Mine did last week.  They have a repair kit that they are sending me and they
have sent a link to a video on how to repair myself.  Involves completely disassembling
unit.  Wondering if this is widespread.

Does anyone have any experience sharpening Robot Coupe or other type of commercial food processor blades.
I have a T-8 with standard jigs