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#1
Knife Sharpening / Re: Bringing a point back on a...
Last post by Rossy66 - Yesterday at 06:24:54 PMQuote from: tgbto on Yesterday at 05:26:13 PMThe thing is, the tip has been rounded out by removing metal, so there is no real way to bring everything back to how it should be. If you want to restore the angle of the tip as it was initially, the best option would probably be to sand one or two millimeters out of the entire height of the blade end, at the original angle.Thanks for the information, I'll give it a try.
As it is heavy work, and probably not that important, I would go the belt sander or wheel side way for just a tiny bit to reduce the bevel at the tip and bring it closer to a point.
Then sharpen it as required. You may have to lift the tip a tiny bit, and/or pivot slightly, depending on how the bevel goes at the tip.
Lifting does not round out the tip if done properly, keeping the tip clear from the stone's shoulders until the end. But it should barely be required here, as the edge does not curve upward too much. If anything, lifting increases the angle, so it reduces bevel height, which is exactly what you want in this case at the tip. Don't pivot away from you too much.
I think knife restoration experts such as @Kwakster will have dealt with much worse and could provide useful insight...
#2
Knife Sharpening / Re: Bringing a point back on a...
Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 05:26:13 PMThe thing is, the tip has been rounded out by removing metal, so there is no real way to bring everything back to how it should be. If you want to restore the angle of the tip as it was initially, the best option would probably be to sand one or two millimeters out of the entire height of the blade end, at the original angle.
As it is heavy work, and probably not that important, I would go the belt sander or wheel side way for just a tiny bit to reduce the bevel at the tip and bring it closer to a point.
Then sharpen it as required. You may have to lift the tip a tiny bit, and/or pivot slightly, depending on how the bevel goes at the tip.
Lifting does not round out the tip if done properly, keeping the tip clear from the stone's shoulders until the end. But it should barely be required here, as the edge does not curve upward too much. If anything, lifting increases the angle, so it reduces bevel height, which is exactly what you want in this case at the tip. Don't pivot away from you too much.
I think knife restoration experts such as @Kwakster will have dealt with much worse and could provide useful insight...
As it is heavy work, and probably not that important, I would go the belt sander or wheel side way for just a tiny bit to reduce the bevel at the tip and bring it closer to a point.
Then sharpen it as required. You may have to lift the tip a tiny bit, and/or pivot slightly, depending on how the bevel goes at the tip.
Lifting does not round out the tip if done properly, keeping the tip clear from the stone's shoulders until the end. But it should barely be required here, as the edge does not curve upward too much. If anything, lifting increases the angle, so it reduces bevel height, which is exactly what you want in this case at the tip. Don't pivot away from you too much.
I think knife restoration experts such as @Kwakster will have dealt with much worse and could provide useful insight...
#3
Knife Sharpening / Bringing a point back on a kni...
Last post by Rossy66 - Yesterday at 05:12:34 PMA customer asked me if I could fix his Kiritsuke tip as someone had previously rounded it. I am not sure the best approach, do I just sharpen it but don't lift the tip much until it's back to a point or should I just regrind it on a belt sander (I have a Ken Onion Work Sharp I can use on low speed)
I found how the knife should look so any suggestions are welcome.
I found how the knife should look so any suggestions are welcome.
#4
General Tormek Questions / Re: search function in the For...
Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 04:14:17 PMAnd cleverly enough, if you don't enter anything in the input box next to the search button at the top, it will graciously redirect you to the same options window.
So when I search for words only, I use it, and also if I need to add a few options.
Also, when you're in a given topic/board, the dropdown next to the top search button will default to "this topic"/"this board" so you will only get hits inside the current context. But you can still revert it to "Entire forum".
So when I search for words only, I use it, and also if I need to add a few options.
Also, when you're in a given topic/board, the dropdown next to the top search button will default to "this topic"/"this board" so you will only get hits inside the current context. But you can still revert it to "Entire forum".
#5
Drill Bit Sharpening / Re: Triangular Drill Bit Glass...
Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 04:08:39 PMI have no experience with these, and my go-to website (Rich's Sharpening Handbook) doesn't either.
No Tormek jig will help you in this case. If I *really* wanted to sharpen these on a Tormek, I'd use a MB-100/MB-102 and a drill collar to sharpen the rounded sides of the point on the side of a diamond wheel. Or you could do it freehand. Then sharpen the flat faces of the point on the sides/shoulders of the diamond wheel.
But a belt sander or a simple diamond plate will be much better suited. One word of caution : you should try to limit sharpening the sides to the bare minimum (ie stay close to the point) to avoid changing the diameter of the bit.
No Tormek jig will help you in this case. If I *really* wanted to sharpen these on a Tormek, I'd use a MB-100/MB-102 and a drill collar to sharpen the rounded sides of the point on the side of a diamond wheel. Or you could do it freehand. Then sharpen the flat faces of the point on the sides/shoulders of the diamond wheel.
But a belt sander or a simple diamond plate will be much better suited. One word of caution : you should try to limit sharpening the sides to the bare minimum (ie stay close to the point) to avoid changing the diameter of the bit.
#6
Drill Bit Sharpening / Triangular Drill Bit Glass & T...
Last post by jimon - Yesterday at 03:39:17 PMHello everyone.
I have few dull drill bits for porcelain stoneware and tiles. The drill bits have a triangular shape. An example is shown in the image.
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Does anyone have experience sharpening such drill bits on a Tormek?
I think it will needs, for this type of metal, diamond wheels.
But how exactly? Which jig or device should be used? DBS-22? MB 100/102? SVD-110? Or something else?
I would be grateful for a reply from anyone who has this kind of experience.
I have few dull drill bits for porcelain stoneware and tiles. The drill bits have a triangular shape. An example is shown in the image.
You cannot view this attachment.
Does anyone have experience sharpening such drill bits on a Tormek?
I think it will needs, for this type of metal, diamond wheels.
But how exactly? Which jig or device should be used? DBS-22? MB 100/102? SVD-110? Or something else?
I would be grateful for a reply from anyone who has this kind of experience.
#7
General Tormek Questions / Re: search function in the For...
Last post by RickKrung - Yesterday at 03:37:41 PMThat's a hoot. I never noticed that search window in the upper right corner.
I've always used the one that is in the header bar between "Home" and "Members (first photo), which brings up the more detailed options window (second photo).
I've always used the one that is in the header bar between "Home" and "Members (first photo), which brings up the more detailed options window (second photo).
#8
General Tormek Questions / Re: search function in the For...
Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 09:51:42 AMWelcome to the forum.
It is in the upper right corner as seen in the attached picture.
It is in the upper right corner as seen in the attached picture.
#9
General Tormek Questions / search function in the Forum
Last post by StampeWoodArt - Yesterday at 09:32:21 AMMy first question in the group:
Where is the search function in the Forum?
(why ask something that IS solved)
Where is the search function in the Forum?
(why ask something that IS solved)
#10
Gardening Tools / Re: Approach to sharpening law...
Last post by Rossy66 - Yesterday at 12:08:09 AMQuote from: RichColvin on April 16, 2026, 04:19:10 AMnext time I sharpen on I will.Quote from: Rossy66 on April 15, 2026, 07:27:08 AMI bought the SVD-110 Tool Rest and have been using it with the DF 250 to sharpen mower blades and its quick and really precise, no truing and I use the marker method (most blades are coming up between 35° - 40°.I would love to see a video or pics of this. It sounds like a great approach.
If the blade is uneven, I use the KJ45 with no problem.