I think it is worth asking Tormek about the warranty, but I wonder why it would be a concern such that it would void the warranty? How does putting a second grinding wheel on the left side of a T8 harm or degrade the machine?
The only thing I can think of is that the run time might increase if grinding on that second wheel makes the machine run longer than if you were only honing on that side. I'm making an assumption that no physical changes/modifications are made to the machine itself. That the manner of attaching a grinding wheel on that side is done in such away that does not irreversibly alter the machine.
I agree with others that Tormek probably won't "endorse" it, but there is more to making and "endorsement" and saying it doesn't void the warranty. I would not expect Tormek to endorse it as it is quite counter to there philosophy of the sharpening process, but I don't see why it should matter if they don't and it doesn't affect the warranty.
Rick
The only thing I can think of is that the run time might increase if grinding on that second wheel makes the machine run longer than if you were only honing on that side. I'm making an assumption that no physical changes/modifications are made to the machine itself. That the manner of attaching a grinding wheel on that side is done in such away that does not irreversibly alter the machine.
I agree with others that Tormek probably won't "endorse" it, but there is more to making and "endorsement" and saying it doesn't void the warranty. I would not expect Tormek to endorse it as it is quite counter to there philosophy of the sharpening process, but I don't see why it should matter if they don't and it doesn't affect the warranty.
Rick