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Does it help much in the end?
If you were to guess how many BESS points would drop?

I see some videos of people using a spacer for higher RPM of their Tormeks, as a noob I'm curious - is it really needed?

Anybody have any experience with this product and it's claim of 1200-1500 extra fine grit?

https://knivslip.nu/produkt/stenjusterare-extra-fine/

[getting another Tormek]

I hate changing stones, it interrupts my process. I've  been considering getting another Tormek ...

Perhaps I've been looking at this wrong...  looking at your above statement I wonder how much a "T8 Ultimate" would eat into the sales of people buying a second machine.



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This statement bothers me. I hope you did not mean to imply that Tormek has decided not to make a two wheel machine in order to boost sales. I have seen no evidence of that. A number of us do have more than one Tormek; however, this was due to our own choice rather than encouragement from Tormek. The Tormek philosophy has always been a single, stand alone machine. Throughout most of Tormek's history, that philosophy has always been with a single grinding wheel. Until recently, the extra wheels, including the diamond wheels, have received very little attention from Tormek.

Ken

I didn't mean any offense but as a business that would also be one of my thoughts.
I wouldnt want to cannibalize an already profitable product line - I'm not saying profits are everything; and after adding the hassle of making a new machine and marketing it can add up to be too much.

He mentions it's not a technique for beginners 

Hey!

For these tiny pocket knives, is it all handheld or is some jig recommended?

[getting another Tormek]

I hate changing stones, it interrupts my process. I've  been considering getting another Tormek ...

Perhaps I've been looking at this wrong...  looking at your above statement I wonder how much a "T8 Ultimate" would eat into the sales of people buying a second machine.

Also, sometimes I change the stone and it wobbles. Sometime it doesn't.

Tormek had a video on this, put it on it's side and then install the stone, it should center it with no wobble.
I installed mine out of the box on it's side and no wobble :yay:

No personal experience, but I believe Knife Grinders Australia and probably others have produced add-ons to use the machines (or at least the T8) with two wheels.  But I believe their system would only work with CBN or diamond wheels which don't require water.

Yes. I've seen vids on youtube with dry "attachments", no second water tray..

Related Q: How often does the white paste get added?

I squirt a thin bead on the wheel and then spread it out with my finger. If paste is thinly spread and there is not enough to cover the wheel I squirt a little more. Individuals use more or less paste as a personal preference. I personally think excessive paste just gets removed by the first knife you hone.

Is this before every knive sharpening "session" or after x number of knives or...?

I have not been in the sharpening world for long but with the little experience I have with my new T4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI6Erij5Lk8) ...

and after looking at the Tormek machine history (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKHyTAx4ExA),


can't help but wonder, why has Tormek not produced a machine (T4 or T8) with two wheels (regular on one end and SJ (stead of honing wheel) on the other) and call it the "T8 Ultimate"?!

No more changing wheels - and for many, they arn't even using the honing wheel or have one on a seperate machine so it wont be a big loss...

Am I missing something?

I love the Tormek! My knives get really sharp really quick! Maintaining the mirror edge is easy. If I have to go back to using EdgePro or Haptsone, I'll forget about knives and shift focus to my guns.

I agree.

I have one of the Edgepro chinese knockoffs, got the whole kit for around 55€ - I don't use it anymore and will probably be offering it as a youtube giveaway.

Sweden - not so easy to own guns but I do have fond memories of my visits to the US and gun ranges 

I'd concur with cb : the wheel may get out of round with the diamond plate, though with the small quantity of knives I sharpen it takes a rather long time.

Yup, I too have few knives so I've offered sharpening for sis, mom and friends too


Call me weird, but I find it relaxing to grind the knives...

These all use M6 threads, as do most of the Tormek jigs. Switch these three screws with M6 socket set screws 10 mm length, and the problem is almost solved. The SVM-45 still does not quite clear the US-103. Very minor grinding of the area which still bumps will solve this, while in no way effecting the functioning of the jig.

Someone (with more experience than me) should make a video on this...

The only reason I can think that guided honing "can't be done on the T-4", is the grinding stone is more likely to get in the way?  This of course can be dealt with, just like it is on the T-8, by removing the stone and using a spacer.

The box that held the stone in my new T4 holds all the small knick knacks (like polish and oil), including the spacer

Presently, after grinding I use the stropping wheel freehand, by feel.

My question is, how important is it to set up and strop via the jig instead of freehand? Does it make a big difference? Because as I understand it - it's just there to take out the hairline burr from the last process...

Thanks!

Was kidding, I know it's good advice  Thanks!

Related Q: How often does the white paste get added?

Swedish dude,

If you are still following these posts, I would seriously recommend that you scratch off the SJ-200 Japanese wheel from your "must have soon" list. I know it is a strong temptation; however, having an SJ too early can retard your mastery of the SG and leather honing wheel.
Be patient and learn the craft.
Good luck,
Ken

Damn dude!

First you tell me my looks wont last forever (in another post  ) and now you're taking out the #1 item in my mental wishlist... nearly all the youtube videos have gushing reviews and results