A question over on the Tormek Facebook group about whether an 8" CBN wheel could be used instead of a 10" one got me thinking about angular velocity. In practice the 8" wheel would work (ie would fit) on a T7/T8, but the grinding surface would be passing the edge at a slower speed due to the smaller radius. So all other things being equal, a 10" CBN wheel (or diamond wheel, or SG) will cut more efficiently than an 8" one because it's passing more quickly by the edge. I was familiar with that concept, but it's been more than two decades since I looked at the relevant formulas, so I did a bit of a refresher this morning and turns out it's simpler than I thought... Angular velocity is directly proportional to radius - so the grinding surface of a 10" wheel is travelling 25% quicker past the edge than an 8"one. That's relevant information for the person considering the 8" CBN wheel, but probably also for those considering at what point their SG is worn enough to replace... As the diameter shrinks, more time is required to achieve the same result...