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#1

General Tormek Questions / Re: Blackstone grading

Last post by Rossy66 - Today at 05:57:03 PM

Thanks, so I guess my question is, would I buy two diamond plates, one to rough it up and one to smooth it out? if so, what crit would you recommend I buy. I use my SG250 but I am finding I need more cutting power and a bit more cutting speed as I am coming across a lot of damaged knives.

#2

Knife Sharpening / another KS-123 Tormek video

Last post by Ken S - Today at 05:48:36 PM

Here is another auto dubbed German to English Tormek video.I believe each presenter is influenced by questions from the field. Here is a link:

https://www.youtube.com/live/4DrtIl0SRZc?si=ohwuTzsyRHX6W9g2

Ken

#3

Knife Sharpening / Re: iOS app to calculate Torme...

Last post by Dan - Today at 09:35:26 AM

OK thanks for the reply.
As I understand it, Calcapp is usable on all platforms as it is web browser based.

https://knifesharpeningcalculators.wordpress.com/

Danny

#4

Knife Sharpening / Re: iOS app to calculate Torme...

Last post by VijayDoshi - Today at 05:31:09 AM

Hello,
Very interesting.
Can I ask how it compares to (or how it differs from) Calcapp which I use?

For info, I do not have an iphone but use Calcapp on android which I find extremely useful and well thought out for knife sharpening and also chisel/plane sharpening.
One more question if you don't mind...
Why do you have a choice of grinding wheel setting as well as the current diameter setting? Not sure I understand??

Danny

Hi Danny,

I used to use KnifeGrinders App till it got pulled from the app store, I havent found an app on the Iphone app store for this. I've never used Calcapp, and I can't find it in the store so, I'm not sure how it works or how it compares.

The various wheels are for folks who want to have some presets or have multiple machines they work with each with a wheel of a different size, just to make it easy to switch.

-Vijay

[Link to App Store for Perfect Edge Angle Finder]

#5

Knife Sharpening / Re: iOS app to calculate Torme...

Last post by Dan - Today at 01:16:51 AM

Hello Sharpeners,

I've built an app that calculates USB height or knife projection for Tormek-style sharpeners. Dial in bevel angles, wheel size, and machine geometry for repeatable edges.

Currently it's only available on apple (iOS) but if it gets some adoption I'll add additional platforms.

Try it out and LMK if you have any questions.

Link to App Store for Perfect Edge Angle Finder

Hello,
Very interesting.
Can I ask how it compares to (or how it differs from) Calcapp which I use?

For info, I do not have an iphone but use Calcapp on android which I find extremely useful and well thought out for knife sharpening and also chisel/plane sharpening.
One more question if you don't mind...
Why do you have a choice of grinding wheel setting as well as the current diameter setting? Not sure I understand??

Danny

#6

Knife Sharpening / Re: iOS app to calculate Torme...

Last post by VijayDoshi - Today at 12:59:49 AM

Special thanks to @cbwx34 for spotting an error in the calculation! It's fixed, and the update will be out soon!

#7

General Tormek Questions / Re: Blackstone grading

Last post by RickKrung - Today at 12:39:38 AM

Select diamond plates of the coarseness you wish to use for said grading.  The Tormek stone grade supposedly can be used, I bought a second one to dedicate for the SB stone, but it didn't seem to do anything and just got glazed (the grader).  A 1000 grit diamond plate is what I use for the SG grading, when I do any.  I think a lot of others do similar. 

#8

General Tormek Questions / Blackstone grading

Last post by Rossy66 - Yesterday at 11:14:48 PM

I did a search for the answer to my question but couldn't find one so I apologize if this is being asked before, I'm looking into buying the Blackstone wheel for my T8 but I have noticed in some YouTube videos that there can be some problems grading the wheel from course to fine as it is made of silicone carbide and was wondering if anyone else has had these problems using the grading Stone.

#9

Knife Sharpening / Re: iOS app to calculate Torme...

Last post by VijayDoshi - Yesterday at 10:21:29 PM

Note, if you are in Europe, the link may not be active yet on the app store. There is a pending Digital Services Act review in progress.

[Link to App Store for Perfect Edge Angle Finder]

#10

Knife Sharpening / iOS app to calculate Tormek US...

Last post by VijayDoshi - Yesterday at 09:59:10 PM

Hello Sharpeners,

I've built an app that calculates USB height or knife projection for Tormek-style sharpeners. Dial in bevel angles, wheel size, and machine geometry for repeatable edges.

Currently it's only available on apple (iOS) but if it gets some adoption I'll add additional platforms.

Try it out and LMK if you have any questions.

Link to App Store for Perfect Edge Angle Finder