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#1

General Tormek Questions / Re: Squareness

Last post by Enricopg - Today at 11:13:26 AM

Ok, thanks for helping.

#2

General Tormek Questions / Unidentified accessory

Last post by Revor - Today at 11:10:02 AM

Whilst sorting out my Tormek drawer to set up my stall again after absence from sharpening for some years came across these items in a plastic bag. Can anyone identify them please? They are probably from the Tormek 2000 era. It is the object resembling a spindle I am interested in. The bits with it may help with the context.

#3

General Tormek Questions / AWT-250

Last post by Revor - Today at 10:47:49 AM

In process of doing upgrade on my Tormek 2000. Part of the upgrade is a AWT-250 trough. When fitted it is a tight fit sticks in the frame at the bottom rub point being where the magnet is. My previous trough which was a replacement for the very original grey one slides in and out with no problem. Because the AWT-250 sticks the jerkiness spills water defeating the reason of having it. I have callipered both troughs and the AWT-250 is just a 1 and a little bit mm wider. What is the manufacturing tolerance would a replacement be the same. Anyone any thoughts please.

#4

General Tormek Questions / Re: Squareness

Last post by RichColvin - Today at 04:39:43 AM

Enrico, if you are referring to the SE-77, this jig can help https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Jigs-SE-77-Alignment.html. 

#5

Drill Bit Sharpening / Ideal drill bits for DBS-22

Last post by wallbc - Today at 02:30:27 AM

For general drilling of wood, regular steel and aluminum what type of drill bit would be best for sharpening with the DBS-22?  I am assuming that with any of the cobalt and titanium coated bits the coating would be removed on the initial shaping of the four facets?  I don't really want to spend $1000+ for a set of solid carbide bits and I fear they would be very difficult to sharpen. So is a set of plain HSS twist bits my best option?  Also can you buy bits off the shelf that are already four faceted?

#6

General Tormek Questions / Re: Squareness

Last post by RickKrung - Yesterday at 11:27:32 PM

Assuming you have the new jig, SE-77 (please confirm) with the two little adjusting knobs (above the red ellipse in the image below), have you read and understood the manual where describes how to adjust the jig for squareness.  This has been discussed and what I and some others have posted is included in this thread, at least. 

#7

General Tormek Questions / Squareness

Last post by Enricopg - Yesterday at 07:54:49 PM

Hello,
I received my tormek t8 just yesterday. I have been playing with it a lot. So far so good, except for the fact that I cannot get my chisels square. I blame myself for this. I think I am doing something wrong since it is not possible that the jig is out of square, right? What do you advice?
Thanks Enrico

#8

Scissors Sharpening / Re: Deburring?

Last post by Herman Trivilino - October 05, 2026, 07:19:50 PM

Let me also state right here that in my opinion, apart from maybe paper, or kitchen or big fabric scissors, the tormek is not a good machine for sharpening high end grooming or hairdressing scissors.

I agree.

My comments about deburring refer only to scissors that one would sharpen on a Tormek.

My daughter-in-law is a hair dresser. I wouldn't dare try to sharpen her very expensive scissors. I agree that the Tormek is not the right machine to sharpen those.

Over the years I've had no issues with sharpening our office scissors, kitchen scissors, and sewing scissors; with the Tormek.

If you like, you can whet the flat edge of each blade on a fine sharpening stone, but in my experience it's never been necessary. Others may have a different experience.

#9

Tormek T-1 and T-2 / Re: T1 - problem sharpening to...

Last post by Ken S - October 05, 2026, 11:27:24 AM

Welcome to the forum, Apex 56.

I reached out to Samuel at Tormek, who did the T1 online class. In his reply, Samuel wrote that he consulted with support who suggested that you send them a short video ([email protected]).

Please keep us posted.

Ken

#10

Tormek T-1 and T-2 / Re: T1 - problem sharpening to...

Last post by tgbto - October 05, 2026, 09:44:48 AM

It may be that this is the result of the T1 being a constant angle sharpener : as you near the apex, the grinding angle remains constant while the blade geometry usually changes (the most common is : it gets thicker behind the edge). Santokus should be less prone to this issue than standard, upward-curving european chef knives.

Usually, to maintain a constant bevel at the tip, such knives are sharpened at a higher angle near the tip. This way, the bevel width remains constant. Constant angle sharpeners will maintain a constant angle, so you will need to remove more material to get to the apex. Said otherwise, you will have to sharpen the shoulders of the bevel first, before you gradually move down to the apex.

You can confirm that hypothesis with the sharpie : apply it in such a manner that is extends beyond the edge onto the blade, and watch carefully after a full pass : if the ink is removed right where the bevel meets the flat of the blade, you have your answer. And with a constant angle sharpener there is just one way to do it : keep on grinding. Your bevel will widen but there is no alternative.