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General Tormek Questions / Re: Is there a way to prevent ...

Last post by RickKrung - Today at 04:52:40 PM

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Quick question : Aren't your concerned with the plastic washer wearing down with time ?

When I looked at the stainless steel washer on the machine, it did not show significant wear.  So that is good.
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Of course, you could take your current one to a machinist friend and get it modified.

Stainless is a lot tougher than plastic.  I see "wear" indicated by the shiny ring that abuts the rubber bushing in the case. It isn't wearing down the stainless, just polishing it, but that could change for plastic, especially if not kept greased. But as Rich says, easy to print another. 

Taking a washer to a machine shop sounds nice, but it would be costly enough I think one should re-evaluate the whole situation.  Cutting a shallow concavity in that washer is not as easy as it is to say.  Easy if CNC is an option, but the time to set it up could be prohibitive for a one-off.

This seems like a solution looking for a problem.  Just put your finger on the washer as you slide the wheels off. 

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Is there a way to prevent ...

Last post by tgbto - Today at 04:39:14 PM

I agree with the PETG suggestion. There are even some not-so-expensive low-friction ones.

I was not really afraid of having to print additional ones (I usually print a couple anyway, just in case). I was rather thinking of tiny plastic particles getting inside the bearings...

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Is there a way to prevent ...

Last post by RichColvin - Today at 03:08:07 PM

Rick, it's a nice idea. My first thought was "let's print it with a Igus filament", although buying a roll just for one washer may slightly impair the financial equation

Quick question : Aren't your concerned with the plastic washer wearing down with time ?

When I looked at the stainless steel washer on the machine, it did not show significant wear.  So that is good. 

Regardless, I am not concerned as I can print another in less than an hour.  

I am not familiar with Igus filament, so I cannot comment on that.  I used ABS to print the ones I am using, but PETG may be a better choice if you are concerned about it wearing down too soon.

Of course, you could take your current one to a machinist friend and get it modified. 

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Is there a way to prevent ...

Last post by tgbto - Today at 02:00:54 PM

Rick, it's a nice idea. My first thought was "let's print it with a Igus filament", although buying a roll just for one washer may slightly impair the financial equation

Quick question : Aren't your concerned with the plastic washer wearing down with time ?

#5

Knife Sharpening / Re: Tormek Angle Calculator- U...

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 11:55:10 PM

Dutchman,

Mea culpa. I did not mean to overlook your tables. Speaking for myself. Your tables have always been my go to choice. They have always also been the basis for my kenjig, another option I did not mention.

Your tables have been the inspiration for all of the various apps which have followed.

Ken

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Knife Sharpening / Re: Tormek Angle Calculator- U...

Last post by Dutchman - Yesterday at 11:33:45 AM

The KS-123, Calcapp, and a Sharpie are all either low cost or no cost options. why not learn all three?

Ken

The KS-123, Calcapp, and a Sharpie are all either low cost or no cost options. why not learn all three?

Ken

You forgot my tables 

#7

Knife Sharpening / Re: Tormek Angle Calculator- U...

Last post by Ken S - August 29, 2026, 10:36:52 PM

The KS-123, Calcapp, and a Sharpie are all either low cost or no cost options. why not learn all three?

Ken

#8

Knife Sharpening / Re: Tormek Angle Calculator- U...

Last post by Drilon - August 29, 2026, 09:15:43 PM

Calcapp is a very good alternative. But now I mostly use the KS-123 with good results.

#9

Knife Sharpening / Re: Tormek Angle Calculator- U...

Last post by Ken S - August 29, 2026, 08:23:43 PM

While I am not familiar with all of the programs, I have been very satisfied with CB's Calcapp. It is straightforward and easy to use.

You might also want to try using the marker method and the KS-123.

Ken

#10

Knife Sharpening / Re: Tormek Angle Calculator- U...

Last post by cbwx34 - August 29, 2026, 06:59:38 PM

I made a version that is similar to the KG apps for those who lost access...

https://connect.calcapp.net/?app=dsa8z4