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#1

Knife Sharpening / Re: Newbie question: chef kniv...

Last post by Rossy66 - Today at 07:18:19 PM

I have the same problem and was wondering if rounding the edge of the wheel would help as it stops that aggressive 90 degree angle.

#2

General Tormek Questions / Re: White Fluffy Mold On SG-25...

Last post by BPalv - Today at 03:24:06 PM

Maybe, instead of mold, the white fluff is efflorescence?

That is interesting, we have a water softener here and it's possible that it's related. 

This gets my vote.

It might just be salt then. Have you tasted it?

I'm joking but you can smear/crush a bit between your fingers, if it turns into chalky dust it is probably just salt/mineral build up.

#3

General Tormek Questions / Re: White Fluffy Mold On SG-25...

Last post by tgbto - Today at 03:04:14 PM

Or it's saltpeter and you have found a cheap way to clean your aluminium tools.

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General Tormek Questions / Re: White Fluffy Mold On SG-25...

Last post by carlhanger - Today at 12:08:39 PM

Maybe, instead of mold, the white fluff is efflorescence?

That is interesting, we have a water softener here and it's possible that it's related. 

It might just be salt then. Have you tasted it?

I'm joking but you can smear/crush a bit between your fingers, if it turns into chalky dust it is probably just salt/mineral build up.

#5

Knife Sharpening / Re: Noobie Advice About Stones

Last post by integrale - Today at 07:02:09 AM

The "200" bit is a reference to the diameter when new (200 mm). Tormek lists the T4 specs as "Ø 200 × 40 mm (7.87 × 1.57")". It appears your stone has been well used I do not know if it is too worn to use, but I am sure someone else on this forum will chime in and enlighten us.

As to the choice of stones, I too used to sharpen my (and friends') knifes on Japanese waterstones. Last year I got a bit more time on my hands and ventured into the Tormek land. I am very happy with the system, the Tormek community and the results.

Most of my knifes are multilayered Japanese knifes, and just for the fun of it, I also purchased a SJ200 stone (I am on a T4), and that gives me a nice and shiny bevel - do I need it? No, the SG stone is more than enough, but I like it

I will second the suggestion above that you use the SG stone (or a replacement if it is too worn down) for a few months and see if that is sufficient for your use.

Welcome aboard!

[for a T4]

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Knife Sharpening / Re: Noobie Advice About Stones

Last post by Dulcmrman - Today at 01:37:58 AM

Thanks for the advice, John.

I just picked up the used T3 today and it looks to be in good shape.  I lowered the support bar until it nearly touched the SG-200 stone and rotated it manually and it looks like it is running true.  While doing this I decided to measure the stone's diameter with a tape measure and it is very close to 6.5 inches.  The Tormek website says the diameter of the SG-200 stone for a T4 is 8 inches.  Am I missing something?  Are the stones for a T3 smaller than those for a T4?

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General Tormek Questions / Re: White Fluffy Mold On SG-25...

Last post by Thy Will Be Done - Today at 12:25:31 AM

Maybe, instead of mold, the white fluff is efflorescence?

That is interesting, we have a water softener here and it's possible that it's related.  I cannot understand why a stone would grow mold and how it would even grow without organic material.

#8

Knife Sharpening / Re: The pain of choice

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 10:46:01 PM

Andriy,

I agree with John. The MB-102 will give you a frontal vertical base and a base to mount the diamond wheels for around the cost of just an FVB.

I would start out with just one leather honing wheel and PA-70 compound. That should handle kitchen knives for you. You can easily add another leather, felt wheel and diamond compound later if needed.

I no longer use CBN wheels, so I can't comment on them.

Keep us posted.

Ken

#9

General Tormek Questions / Re: New YouTube Concept

Last post by Rossy66 - Yesterday at 08:36:56 PM

Great video (I also watched the Tanto knife one) would like to see closer camera shots and brighter lighting, not to complain as I am a huge fan.

#10

General Tormek Questions / Re: Vibrations and noise Torme...

Last post by Rossy66 - Yesterday at 08:11:19 PM

Thats good information, my MB102 is really hard too slide in and out. I may give them a call.