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#1

Scissors Sharpening / Re: Excess Water Overflow When...

Last post by RickKrung - Today at 03:28:21 PM

You may not really be doing anything wrong, it just happens.  I use the drip trough extension that is intended for capturing spillage from long knives and a 3D printed drip tray attached to the front USB slots and still get water puddling below the machine.  To keep that spillage off my workbench, I have been using a standard, old-school (literally) cafeteria tray.  When using the Tormek ACC additive, I lift my T8 out after a while and pour the spillage back into the drip trough. 

#2

Knife Sharpening / Re: CATRA Lab Results: Knife G...

Last post by Ken S - Today at 07:29:14 AM

Eric,

I am pleased to see that you posted this topic. One of the outstanding aspects of this forum is how some of our members have really gone above and beyond in expanding the frontiers in sharpening. Dutchman's bevel angles inspired numerous sharpening apps. Sadly, the work of members like Jan and Wootz was cut short by their passing.

Eric, I applaud you for picking up the torch to continue this work. There remains much work to be done. I will follow your work and others with great interest. Even though much of this work exceeds my needs, the rising tide raises all boats.

Keep up the good work.

Ken

#3

Scissors Sharpening / Excess Water Overflow When Sha...

Last post by Rossy66 - Today at 04:33:03 AM

Not sure what I am doing wrong but every pair of scissors I have sharpened (6) I get a pool of water on my table. It seems to be coming from when I move the scissors from right to left and the water run of the scissors is running down the left side of the wheel. It looks like the trough is seated correctly so I am not sure what I am doing wrong.

Any suggestions?

#4

Knife Sharpening / Re: for our nerdier members:

Last post by John_B - Yesterday at 07:43:33 PM

I would like to get one of these knives.

#5

Knife Sharpening / Re: for our nerdier members:

Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 04:53:12 PM

That's a very interesting subject, thanks !

It incidentally explains also why many of the MagnaCut knives were sold out everywhere (and why there weren't many). Hopefully we will be able to see (and sharpen) MagnaMax chef knives.

#6

Knife Sharpening / for our nerdier members:

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 04:25:14 PM

https://youtu.be/YXk4cCYOYRo?si=jEmXIW1Gp7EV7su0

Ken

#7

General Tormek Questions / Re: Lubricating the RB-180 Rot...

Last post by Tony Montana - Yesterday at 01:22:56 PM

I use WD-40 for mine and it work great. It's easy to apply, easy to clean and it doesn't collect dust as much as grease does.

#8

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife restoration - Kienel...

Last post by Tony Montana - Yesterday at 01:13:56 PM

Great idea!

I have an old French hunting knife, the brass nut is unscrewed and the pommel moves.
I will use your little trick 

Thanks

#9

General Tormek Questions / Re: New YouTube Concept

Last post by RichColvin - Yesterday at 02:01:09 AM

Hugo,

I thought the video was great, and forwarded it to my sister to highlight why I recommended the Tormek T-1 for her home use.

I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Rich

#10

General Tormek Questions / Re: New YouTube Concept

Last post by John Hancock Sr - Yesterday at 12:31:25 AM

Hugo, Yes, I liked it very much. Just a thought, it may also be worth while scripting these videos. I know the "live style" videos are very attractive but scripting may make them more focused and the English more polished.