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General Tormek Questions / Re: chisel with 25 degrees in ...

Last post by John Hancock Sr - Today at 09:45:08 AM

Once you set the bar height for the first one make a note of the protrusion and set them all with the same protrusion.

#2

General Tormek Questions / Re: Jig collar bumps leg of su...

Last post by BPalv - Today at 01:15:00 AM

In looking close, the issue is mostly caused by the design of the KJ-45.  In the standard jig the collar is flat.  On the KJ-45 it flares out slightly.  As Sir Amwell mentioned, a file solved his issue.  I think a little work on the threads at the top of the leg should solve my issue as well.
Thank you!

And for what it's worth, I think the 430 as the standard makes sense... to me, a knife sharpener.

#3

General Tormek Questions / Re: Jig collar bumps leg of su...

Last post by John_B - Yesterday at 06:35:23 PM

I was one of the early owners of the US-430 and it is always mounted for sharpening. I use the standard support bar on the honing side. Saves a little time especially if I am sharpening knives and if I am able to maintain a constant projection.

#4

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife modification - Vinta...

Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 11:11:50 AM

@kwakster, the quality of your work is amazing. Thanks for sharing those with us. I love the new look of the handle.

#5

Knife Sharpening / Re: Sharpen workflow for ‘mid-...

Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 11:08:20 AM

If sub 200 Bess is your goal then sell out and do all your sharpening on belt grinders and go for volume rather than quality.

I found that controlled angle grinding on a belt grinder followed by controlled honing on leather belt+PA70 compound yield 120ish BESS results. I don't think speed and quality are exclusive, and when reprofiling in involved, this is clearly the way to go. The Tormek has an edge in dust generation and "zen" power, plus it shines when it is not exclusively used for sharpening knives.

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Jig collar bumps leg of su...

Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 09:55:36 AM

Just as those who sharpen  knives exclusively occasionally complain about having  to pay for including the SE-77 with the T8, woodworkers might complain about paying to include a US-430.

I was not suggesting including an **additional** US-430 that would sit in a drawer for those working only wood, but rather including it as standard delivery.
As far as I know, it is not a hindrance for those who wouldn't use the additional length. Regarding manufacturing costs, I doubt an additional welding and a few grams of steel would make much of a difference (plus the US-430 only uses straight bars).

#7

General Tormek Questions / Re: Knife Steel Nerds

Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 09:48:05 AM

Thanks for the link. Unfortunately, it looks like they're out of stock too...

#8

Knife Sharpening / Re: Struggling to keep knife f...

Last post by blade runner - Yesterday at 06:24:48 AM

I have encountered a similar issue about keeping the blade flat on the stone. The blade holder keeps hitting the post of the threaded part of the universal support bar. I am unable to slide the blade holder smoothly along the bar. What should I do to avoid this?

#9

Knife Sharpening / Re: Sharpen workflow for ‘mid-...

Last post by Sir Amwell - January 11, 2026, 11:32:16 PM

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#10

Knife Sharpening / Re: Sharpen workflow for ‘mid-...

Last post by WimSpi - January 11, 2026, 07:58:06 PM

PM me if you want details of how I do my workflow.

How can I post a PM?

Wim