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#1

General Tormek Questions / Angle Gauge

Last post by RichColvin - Yesterday at 09:58:27 PM

I've developed a simple, 3D-printed angle gauge which is available for anyone to print.

You can get the design at https://www.sharpeninghandbook.info/Jigs-AngleGauge.html.

#2

General Tormek Questions / Re: Tormek T-8 switch does not...

Last post by HOSHIKEN - November 29, 2025, 02:42:52 AM

My Tormek T-8 Is Now Working – Thanks to Everyone for the Advice!

Hello everyone,

I wanted to give an update and say thank you.
My Tormek T-8 is finally working properly!

As many of you suggested, the issue was caused by the voltage difference between Japan (100V) and 230V machines. I purchased a step-up transformer (100V → 230V), and once I connected the machine through it, the power switch stayed on and the machine ran perfectly.

Thank you all very much for your helpful comments and advice.
Your support really helped me solve the problem.

Best regards,
Kenji (Japan)

#3

General Tormek Questions / Re: The Tormek Story

Last post by HaioPaio - November 28, 2025, 07:24:17 AM

Have a look here https://schleifjunkies.de/en/product/adapter-for-2-wheel/

#4

General Tormek Questions / using two wheels

Last post by Smallfarmtown - November 27, 2025, 09:38:58 PM

Ken

Years ago our friend from Australia had an adaptor for an T8 that would allow the use of two grinding wheels at the same time. Taking the honing wheel off. Do you know were I could buy one of those?


Rick

#5

General Tormek Questions / Re: COMMONLY USED TORMEK TERMS

Last post by Smallfarmtown - November 27, 2025, 09:33:30 PM

I bought knives from pawn shops and practiced on them. I ended up selling a few on market place. I almost broke even.

#6

Knife Sharpening / Re: Lessons learnt from knife ...

Last post by Royale - November 25, 2025, 05:41:42 AM

No worries at all.

I'm always glad to share encounters with the "special people" that are somehow drawn to me, and anything about my workflow as well.

#7

Knife Sharpening / Re: Lessons learnt from knife ...

Last post by tgbto - November 24, 2025, 02:22:43 PM

Sorry sorry sorry, I meant that to be a tongue in cheek question ... I was talking about the BESS score of the alarm clock.

#8

General Tormek Questions / Re: Skip ACC with the Diamond?

Last post by Swemek - November 24, 2025, 09:44:58 AM

I'm gonna guess you're thinking of how to economise the use of your ACC-150 solution?

Whenever I clean my diamond grindstones in my ultrasonic cleaner with just water and dish soap, I rinse them with water to remove all soap.

Then I mount the grindstone on my T8 and spin them for a bit in the trough filled with the ACC-150 solution. I do it just to coat it with the solution, then I let it drip dry before storing it.

If you're drying off your grindstone after using just water, you'll need to access the hollow section under the plastic cover, and that is where corrosion may form without you knowing.

Also, if you're using just water, you roll the dice if you encounter knife steel that flash rusts quickly, getting embedded in your grindstone and causing rust spots all over, no matter how fast you dry it after.

hello Royale! Not so much the economy, but rather the hassle of minding the water.

You're totally right, first I thought of removing the plastic sides so I could make sure it was dry, but yesterday I found a container that fits the wheel in which I rinse the wheel for a moment after each use. I believe I got the idea from a another post you wrote some time ago.



Thanks!

#9

Knife Sharpening / Re: Lessons learnt from knife ...

Last post by Royale - November 24, 2025, 08:38:50 AM

No problem, I'm open to share.

I used to measure sharpness before and after (PT50A), but once I started explaining to customers what the numbers meant, it just went over their heads. They just ended up running their fingers across the blade, lifting it up to "inspect the apex", and a stranger one would drag his thumbnail perpendicular across the bevel, scraping his thumbnail to do some sort of "testing".

But back to your question. For my $40 higher service tier pricing, I do sharpening, blade polishing, minor repairs and ultrasonic cleaning. Typically for very acute angle Japanese knives, or ceramic ones.

I aim for as low as possible BESS scores within reasonable effort, but my results typically hover between 80+ to 120+. Starting point for customer knives vary a lot. Highest was nearly 4000, average about 400-800.

#10

Knife Sharpening / Re: Lessons learnt from knife ...

Last post by tgbto - November 24, 2025, 08:15:34 AM

And she pulled out an analog alarm clock.

Care to share the BESS score before/after your services ?