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Thank you for the clear answer
I prefer the method with KS-123, but I'm happy that apparently the math-approach is still atractive 

I don't understand that text.
What do you find the most convenient?
Setting the sharpening angle using software or with the KS-123?

  As the designer of the math behind the software, I can afford that imho 

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once you make the leap to ... the new Tormek angle tool, you will realise just how simple and efficient they are to use ...

Correct! The software period for setting the grinding angle was an era that could be concluded with the KS-123, which improved the setting of the grinding angle in a faster way.

From the first use I also had problems with the anglemaster. Clumsy and inaccurate.
Therefore, I designed a simple and accurate method to set the angle, based on measurement of distances.
See https://forum.tormek.com/index.php/topic,1849.0.html
Various spreadsheets were then developed, based on that method.
However, Tormek has finally responded with the development of a new angle adjuster, the KS-123.
See my testreport on https://forum.tormek.com/index.php?msg=40399

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Don't get me wrong, all the information they provide is useful, but if I'm interested in a lesson on how to use a tool, I want to see it being used at the very beginning of the lesson. That can then be followed with an in-depth discussion of all the subtleties associated with its use.

YES!
All the Tormek videos I've seen are way too long-winded.

Looking at the image it has not been tapped for a second screw.

... and the thickness of the material doesn't seem suitable to me either

Both ways will work.
If you are batch sharpening, for customers say, then the calcapp is great for setting your usb to a set angle for a set blade projection. Then you need a batch of old style , adjustable svm jigs to enable you set the correct projection for each knife. Just one set up for as many knives/svm jigs you have.
The new angle setting jig and kj jig really comes into its own for say just one knife here and there or a batch of differing knives, grinding angles, blade thicknesses etc.
For example, I just sharpened a dozen kitchen knives all at 15 degrees/side using the first set up. Saved a load of time!
The same customer gave 2 non typical knives to sharpen with extra thick blade stock , wide blades and requiring 20 degrees/ side. The angle setter and self centring kj45 made set up quick and easy.

Please add this to the manual Tormek and make the adjustable stop available again 

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and Slipakniven from sweden

They sell also knife jigs with adjustable stop
https://slipakniven.com/shop/

4:58.... is that... Dutchman?      

Haha, NO

In order to be able to hone in a controlled manner without any problems, the stone must be removed. This makes the proposed method cumbersome and time-consuming.
That's why I use the "old-fashioned" jigs with adjustable stop. Then you also replace the repeated use of the KS-123 with a setting of the protrusion (which is also part of the KS-123 adjustment).
Keep it simple, ask for an adjustable stop.

Two wheels on a Tormek?
They interfere with each other when sharpening.
That's also the reason I have to remove the wheel if I want to use the honingwheel.

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I wonder if digital angle gauge can be used some how to ensure exact angels ?

What do you mean by "exact"? By using the KS-123, the angle "exactly" becomes the value you choose on the scale. You have to trust that scale, but that also applies to the values given by the digital angle gauge.

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I'm 78 and not and not nearly as quick as I once was.
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Yes, I know that, I'm 84 and experience it every day 

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It was made unnecessarily difficult in the beginning, and I think some never got over that.

Totally agree. By "Simple adjustment", I meant the use of my tables. The KS-123 makes it even easier