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#46
Welcome to the forum, Handlogger.

Part of theu Tormek philosophy is "no Tormek left behind". Replacement parts are available, even for much older models than the T7. Also, all of the jigs and accessories are fully compatible.

The housing was redesigned for the T8; however this does not effect the functioning of the machine. The redesigned rising and falling water trough is not interchangeable; however, I certainly would not replace a working T7 machine for this.

The early T7s had a stainless steel main shaft instead of the EZYlock. In my opinion, while I like the EZYlock, the straight stainless shaft works fine.

The motor switch on the early T7s is not the new safety switch. This would be a concern for a higher speed table saw. For a slow speed Tormek, the main difference is that a foot switch won't work with the newer switch, a nuisance when flattening chisel backs.

I suggest you register your T7 on the website (tormek.com). The warranty has expired; however, registering gives you access to the latest edition of the handbook. I have it loaded onto my ipad.

Enjoy your T7; it will serve you well for many years.

Keep us posted.

Ken
#47
Rusty,

I agree with your assumption that the DF-250 600 grit diamond wheel is the best "all purpose" wheel. Like all diamond wheels, it will require a few tool sharpenings before the initial coarseness calms down. With this in mind, start with your dullest tools. After that, keep your tools regularly sharp. Your sharpening sessions will go more quickly and your turnings will be cleaner.

Sebastien, Tormek's Sales Director and one of the online instructors, also recommends the DF-250. the DF-250.

Ken
#48
General Tormek Questions / Re: Rock Hard Felt Wheel
September 08, 2024, 04:07:14 PM
Part of the difficulty with using non Tormek wheels (felt or CBN)is that many of them are primarily designed for other applications. That is not meant to disparage their quality, merely to state that the Tormek is a metric machine. 250mm diameter wheels should be 250mm, not 253.4 mm (10"). Bores should be 12mm, and not require adaptors. The outside face of wheels should be inset and not thicker than 50mm to fit easily in the water trough. Wootz was the first vendor who understood the Tormek.

Ken
#49
Knife Sharpening / Re: Spacer Tube Replacement
September 06, 2024, 11:46:41 PM
I understand the frustration with shipping internationally. (I paid twice for spacer orders shipped from Germany to US,  :(   ) I prefer the delrin spacers. They are substantial. I have concerns, probably unfounded, about possible problems with different metals.

The built in threads is a clever idea; however, with my memory,I would be concerned with misplacing the EZYlock nut.

With these choices and now original Tormek replacements available from Sharpening Supplies, we now have several good choices.  :)

Ken
#50
I received this PM from Daniel Kraichuk, Vadim's son, this morning. Several people have inquired about purchasing KG products. Of the remaining two products, I purchased one of the 400 grit round corner CBN wheels from KG several years ago. I don't normally like to recommend third party products, however, Wootz (Vadim) was a friend and longtime faithful member who contributed much to this forum and to knife sharpening, so I will make an exception.

I purchased my 400 grit wheel as a versatile grit size for knife sharpening and for the radius corners to facilitate sharpening inside corners. The quality is impressive, which I expected from Wootz.

Anyone wishing to purchase either of these items should follow Daniel's requested order method.

Daniel is a fine, responsible young man. We wish him the very best in preparing for his engineering career. Wootz left him a fine life example to follow.

Ken

Good Afternoon Ken,
This is Daniel Kraichuk, Vadim's son from KnifeGrinders.

First of all, I highly thank you for your persistent gratitude towards my father's work on this Tormek forum as well as the condolences shared by you and other people from this community.

I am sending you a PM to hopefully have you share information to those interested in what we have left in our stock that I would like to sell the rest of quickly. This is because I am finishing high school in a couple weeks and am planning to pursue an engineering and/or product design course at university, maybe someday to continue my dad's legacy in the engineering field.

Regarding the items, all that we have left to sell are:
- #160 Dual-Fit CBN Wheels
- and a few #400 Round-Edge CBN Wheels
If needed, better to e-mail me as for many they can't be purchased through our website anymore (excluding eBooks and Softwares).

The reason that it is you particularly that I'm texting is because of your many contributions in helping people with our products and recognising Vadim's work; Also, because I am unsure of where, or to who I should share this information to.

It'd be great if you would be able to help us out on this matter, but if not, that is completely ok as we are in no serious rush.

Once again, thank you for your contributions.

If you are going to reply/respond to this PM, please do so through e-mail at daniel.kraichuk@gmail.com as it is easier for me to use.

Kindest Regards,
Daniel Vadimovich Kraichuk
KG
#51
General Tormek Questions / Re: SJ-250 on sale
September 05, 2024, 04:39:30 AM
PS For anyone planning to add any jigs or accessories in the near future, With the 10% discount, September is a goodtime to do it.

Ken
#52
General Tormek Questions / Re: SJ-250 on sale
September 04, 2024, 11:31:23 PM
I ran this by Tormek, Inc in Illinois. Here is their reply:

"10 percent off jigs and accessories in September. That's a real thing."

Ken
#53
One of my regrets with this forum is that our newer members never had the opportunity of working with some of our outstanding, now deceased members. Jan (Jan Scanvara) was outstanding. He was a combination of a practical, helpful, down to earth member and a highly educated, innovative professor of engineering from the Czech Republic. He was also a good friend.

Ken
#54
Tim,
Please check your PMs.
Ken
#55
Knife Sharpening / Re: BESS Testing
September 02, 2024, 06:00:28 PM
My introduction to BESS testing was many years ago when Steve Bottorff sent me a now out of production KN100. It held the knife securely. The amount of pressure on the test medium was controlled by the number of BBs in the container above the knife. The procedure was slower, but seemed more accurate than with the present models.

With care, even the least expensive model will identify the presence of some burr. In my opinion, many of the inaccuracy problems blamed of the tester are really the result of poor technique. A fine violin skillfully played can produce beautiful music or noise if played by a poor player. I recently refreshed my BESS knowledge wth study of the sdgeonup.com website. Mike Brubacherand his creware continuing to innovate, even if some of the users Re not keeping pace.

Ken
#56
This beautiful restoration by Kwakster reminds me of the need for thinking on various levels. This impeccable work is far removed from the work needed from the busy farmers market of large contract sharpener. I am not denigrating this busier word, just stating the obvious in terms of expectations. As Tormek might say, it cuts the tomato, and cuts it well. That is the objective, not creating a show piece.

Longtime members may remember the restoration Jan did on his grandfather's chisel. It was truly a labor of love. There is room in the Tormek spectrum for both restoration and workaday sharpening, as well as for crossover work. 

Kwakster lets us see the inner artist.

Ken
#57
Well done, Kwakster!

Ken
#58

This is just a wild guess: The original Tormek grinding wheels were natural
sandstone mined at Gotland Island. These were phased out to the aluminum oxide manmade Super Grind (SG) wheels. Perhaps the SE wheels were these sandstone,
Email support for a better answer (support@tormek.se).

Please post their reply.

Ken
#59
Knife Sharpening / Re: Tormek EM-15 Edge Marker lid
August 28, 2024, 09:38:14 PM
Interesting thought, TGB. I did an Amazon and a Google search for TBT-1000 with no luck. Would you please provide a purchase source?

What initially piqued my curiosity was a comment Wolfgang made "or an old credit card, which he did not have". I wondered if a used gift card or a Sharpie might work. I believe this requires further investigation.

I welcome further comments.

Ken
#60
General Tormek Questions / Re: too much information
August 28, 2024, 09:29:41 PM
Please allow me to clarify some things.  What I post are my opinions. While based on fifteen years experience with the Tormek and many more years of sharpening and much study, I do not have any illusions  that they are gospel or the only way for all beginners. I consider myself still learning.

Like you, I purchased almost the entire Tormek system early on, including several CBN wheels. I do not consider them to be inferior to diamond wheels. Yes, there are differences; however, either will get the job done. I happen to prefer Tormek diamond wheels, but that is just my opinion. In my case, the SG-250 is adequate for my needs. Your needs may be different, which is fine with me.

I do object to the frequent misinformation about the cost or inconvenience of ACC. I have never seen cost documentation from those who make those claims. Each Tormek diamond wheel comes with a 150ml bottle of ACC. A trough full of solution for the T8 requires 125ml of water and 5ml of ACC. This solution can be reused. In addition to rust prevention, it keeps both the wheel and the tools clean. It also keeps the sharpening process water cooled and does not require scrubbing with PB Blaster. Do the math for cost, and compare it with the cost of a set of CBN wheels. (Many users have both diamond and CBN wheels.)
Compare the sales pitches of the CBN vendors and Tormek equally critically.

I see nothing wrong with purchasing more gear, as long as it dies not interfere with the learning process. I hope your Tormek experience will be a source of long term satisfaction.

Ken