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#1
General Tormek Questions / Is there a way to prevent the ...
Last post by flyvert - Today at 08:30:05 PMAs per the subject, is there some neat trick I can apply to prevent the spacer to come off when I swap between grinding wheels?
#2
General Tormek Questions / Re: TS-740 hooks and spill wat...
Last post by flyvert - Today at 08:19:59 PMThank you so much - I will ask my 3D-printer friend to print a couple of those for a test!
The space in my garage is limited, especially horizontal flat surfaces other than the floor - surfaces that very quickly attract various things. As with a flat TV, a grinding wheel is best stored upright (and so far in my view) on a wall... who knows I might change my mind after testing your desk stand and finding a free spot for it?
I have been swapping wheels, packing and unpacking the SJ-250 for a long while and therefore been looking at the TS-740 with jealous eyes before I finally decided to invest in it (that stand costs more than a T8...). The idea of gathering all sharpening gear at one place and store up to four sharpening wheels on its sides was very appealing to me. It is really super stable and permit to tuck away a lot of things in its drawers.
I live near Lindesberg and plan to go visit the heart of Tormek some day in the near future, funny how I will probably burst "Hello Sebastien" if I get to see him - feels like a long time friend after watching all the YT-movies
If no one else here on the forum have some cheat to get the hooks stick to the TS-740 I will confront Tormek when visiting them (and to top up to 4 hooks for maximum storage capacity). I'll post here if/when I learn Tormek's solution.
The space in my garage is limited, especially horizontal flat surfaces other than the floor - surfaces that very quickly attract various things. As with a flat TV, a grinding wheel is best stored upright (and so far in my view) on a wall... who knows I might change my mind after testing your desk stand and finding a free spot for it?
I have been swapping wheels, packing and unpacking the SJ-250 for a long while and therefore been looking at the TS-740 with jealous eyes before I finally decided to invest in it (that stand costs more than a T8...). The idea of gathering all sharpening gear at one place and store up to four sharpening wheels on its sides was very appealing to me. It is really super stable and permit to tuck away a lot of things in its drawers.
I live near Lindesberg and plan to go visit the heart of Tormek some day in the near future, funny how I will probably burst "Hello Sebastien" if I get to see him - feels like a long time friend after watching all the YT-movies
If no one else here on the forum have some cheat to get the hooks stick to the TS-740 I will confront Tormek when visiting them (and to top up to 4 hooks for maximum storage capacity). I'll post here if/when I learn Tormek's solution.
#3
General Tormek Questions / Re: TS-740 hooks and spill wat...
Last post by RichColvin - Today at 02:37:39 PMPaul's drip tray is excellent.
As for hanging the grindstones, I'm not keen on that for the traditional style ones (SG, SB, & SJ). I designed these to store them standing up (https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Jigs-GrindstoneStand.html), and they work well..
As for hanging the grindstones, I'm not keen on that for the traditional style ones (SG, SB, & SJ). I designed these to store them standing up (https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Jigs-GrindstoneStand.html), and they work well..
#4
General Tormek Questions / Re: TS-740 hooks and spill wat...
Last post by flyvert - Yesterday at 05:20:33 PMQuote from: tgbto on Yesterday at 04:49:29 PMHello, and welcome.
I can't speak to the TS-740 as I don't own one. Still, I don't like the idea of overhanging stones very much, I'd hate to bump into one.
Regarding spillage, I'll risk two opinions :
1. Spillage is drastically reduced as you get more experience on your Tormek. Even with long knives, I hardly ever spill water on the machine or even the water collection plate anymore.
2. There are numerous 3D-printed options for drip collection, depending on whether or not you use a MB-102/FVB, etc. You can have a look at this one or this one for instance.
Enjoy your sharpening journey !
Impressive! Thanks a lot!! I need to review my 3D printing options (don't have a printer, but friends who do...).
I'm still on a learning curve after several years with an older SA-250 machine before I got my T8. Put simple: it is challenging for me to keep all water "in the system".
As for the hooks, it was one of the selling points as I got tired of drying/storing the grinding wheels elsewhere. A hook won't come off when a wheel is hanging on it and you won't drop a wheel trying to mount it, the hooks snaps off very early in the sequence of trying to park a grinding wheel or nudging it accidentally.
#5
General Tormek Questions / Re: TS-740 hooks and spill wat...
Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 04:49:29 PMHello, and welcome.
I can't speak to the TS-740 as I don't own one. Still, I don't like the idea of overhanging stones very much, I'd hate to bump into one.
Regarding spillage, I'll risk two opinions :
1. Spillage is drastically reduced as you get more experience on your Tormek. Even with long knives, I hardly ever spill water on the machine or even the water collection plate anymore.
2. There are numerous 3D-printed options for drip collection, depending on whether or not you use a MB-102/FVB, etc. You can have a look at this one or this one for instance.
Enjoy your sharpening journey !
I can't speak to the TS-740 as I don't own one. Still, I don't like the idea of overhanging stones very much, I'd hate to bump into one.
Regarding spillage, I'll risk two opinions :
1. Spillage is drastically reduced as you get more experience on your Tormek. Even with long knives, I hardly ever spill water on the machine or even the water collection plate anymore.
2. There are numerous 3D-printed options for drip collection, depending on whether or not you use a MB-102/FVB, etc. You can have a look at this one or this one for instance.
Enjoy your sharpening journey !
#6
General Tormek Questions / TS-740 hooks and spill water
Last post by flyvert - Yesterday at 04:17:11 PMHi Tormek!
I just received my TS-740, RB-180 and some extra grinding wheels for my T8.
1. Is there a neat way to fix the storage hooks so that they don't come off so easily when "parking" a grinding wheel?
2. Even though I have the new feet to tilt the T8, water spill into the RB-180 and onto the rubber mat. A drainage at both of them would be wonderful to ease cleaning up and to
reuse as much as possible of the water and anti-corrosion mixture.
3. I have more grinding wheels than hooks - it would be nice to receive four hooks (or be able to order them) to be able to store more grinding wheels (two on each side of the station)
Trying to stay sharp... 😎
I just received my TS-740, RB-180 and some extra grinding wheels for my T8.
1. Is there a neat way to fix the storage hooks so that they don't come off so easily when "parking" a grinding wheel?
2. Even though I have the new feet to tilt the T8, water spill into the RB-180 and onto the rubber mat. A drainage at both of them would be wonderful to ease cleaning up and to
reuse as much as possible of the water and anti-corrosion mixture.
3. I have more grinding wheels than hooks - it would be nice to receive four hooks (or be able to order them) to be able to store more grinding wheels (two on each side of the station)
Trying to stay sharp... 😎
#7
General Tormek Questions / Re: T1 rayures des lames lors ...
Last post by Dan - Yesterday at 01:44:58 PMQuote from: Philippe on Yesterday at 11:35:25 AMMerci pour vos conseils.
Effectivement j avais réalisé un premier affutage de plusieurs lames en Vg10 suivies de lames en acier plus tendres qui se sont retrouvées avec les rayures provoquees par les residus d affutage.j ai pu les rattraper par polissage donc pas de soucis .
Cdlt
#8
General Tormek Questions / Re: T1 rayures des lames lors ...
Last post by Philippe - Yesterday at 11:35:25 AMMerci pour vos conseils.
Effectivement j avais réalisé un premier affutage de plusieurs lames en Vg10 suivies de lames en acier plus tendres qui se sont retrouvées avec les rayures provoquees par les residus d affutage.j ai pu les rattraper par polissage donc pas de soucis .
Cdlt
Effectivement j avais réalisé un premier affutage de plusieurs lames en Vg10 suivies de lames en acier plus tendres qui se sont retrouvées avec les rayures provoquees par les residus d affutage.j ai pu les rattraper par polissage donc pas de soucis .
Cdlt
#9
General Tormek Questions / Re: T1 rayures des lames lors ...
Last post by tgbto - August 17, 2026, 08:09:42 AMSalut,
Il faut peut être nettoyer plus souvent (en ôtant l'aimant et en suivant les consignes du manuel) pour éviter les accumulations de particules de métal.
Pour les lames fragiles, il est recommandé de mettre un peu de scotch de peintre (je recommande le 3M bleu) pour protéger la surface.
English summary : clean the protection pads often, protect delicate blades with blue painter's tape.
Il faut peut être nettoyer plus souvent (en ôtant l'aimant et en suivant les consignes du manuel) pour éviter les accumulations de particules de métal.
Pour les lames fragiles, il est recommandé de mettre un peu de scotch de peintre (je recommande le 3M bleu) pour protéger la surface.
English summary : clean the protection pads often, protect delicate blades with blue painter's tape.
#10
General Tormek Questions / Re: T1 rayures des lames lors ...
Last post by Dan - August 16, 2026, 07:39:32 PMBonjour,
Est-ce possible de faire quelques photos pour nous montrer ce que tu constates, stp?
Cela nous aide à t'aider, peut-être!
Danny
Est-ce possible de faire quelques photos pour nous montrer ce que tu constates, stp?
Cela nous aide à t'aider, peut-être!
Danny