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Quote from: Thy Will Be Done on Today at 12:25:31 AM
Quote from: carlhanger on February 08, 2026, 07:45:47 PMMaybe, 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.
#2
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!
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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?
#4
Quote from: carlhanger on February 08, 2026, 07:45:47 PMMaybe, 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.
#5
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
#6
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.
#7
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.
#8
Knife Sharpening / Re: The pain of choice
Last post by John_B - Yesterday at 07:59:34 PM
Here is my opinion and the order in which I would buy things.

1. I would get the MB-102 as it is more versatile and cost difference is marginal.
4. KS-123 I have used App and KS-123 and prefer the KS-123 for ease of use and no extra measuring needed.
I would do 1 and 4 together

2. I have 2 leather wheels one is used most often with Tormek paste. The otheer I keep in plastic bag and it uses 1µ spray. No experience with felt.
3. No opinion on jigs
#9
General Tormek Questions / Re: White Fluffy Mold On SG-25...
Last post by John_B - Yesterday at 07:31:04 PM
Is your machine in a basement that has high humidity? I have a dehumidifier in my basement that runs mostly in the more humid months. I have never had mold on my wheel as it dries fairly soon after use.
#10
Knife Sharpening / The pain of choice
Last post by Andy - Yesterday at 05:17:53 PM
Hello masters. I have not met a better forum than this one.
I ask masters to help with the choice. Tormek will not come for a long time. But you need to buy a lot for Tormek. Reading the forum, I still did not understand what suits me best. Supposedly everything works. I understand that everything is individual.
I think about this:
1. FVB vs. MB 102
2. Leather wheel (2 pcs) vs. Felt wheel (2 pcs) (and I have WSKO ELIT )
3. SVM 45 vs. KJ 45 (by SVM 45 I mean custom)
4. KS 123 vs. app
tormek vs. clone (joke)
I have already purchased Vadim's book.
I already have CBN #400. #1000 is already on its way. #160 I will order. #80 under ?
Thank you.
Andriy .