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General Tormek Questions / Re: Removing the Grinding Whee...

Last post by RichColvin - Yesterday at 09:26:11 PM

Yes, time has a tendency of passing quickly. It's quite easy for me to walk away from a sharpening session and leave the machine unattended for weeks or even months. I've learned my lesson. Remove the water trough, empty and thoroughly rinse, and remove the grindstone immediately after every session.

I do the same as Heman.

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Removing the Grinding Whee...

Last post by Dan - Yesterday at 08:30:37 PM

The Tormek T8 had been introduced 10 years ago in 2016.

Yes, I also thoought the T8 was not yet available 15 years ago. Perhaps it wasn't as old as John thought

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Removing the Grinding Whee...

Last post by Herman Trivilino - Yesterday at 07:36:27 PM

Yes, time has a tendency of passing quickly. It's quite easy for me to walk away from a sharpening session and leave the machine unattended for weeks or even months. I've learned my lesson. Remove the water trough, empty and thoroughly rinse, and remove the grindstone immediately after every session.

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Removing the Grinding Whee...

Last post by Drilon - Yesterday at 06:27:28 PM

The Tormek T8 had been introduced 10 years ago in 2016.

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

Last post by John Hancock Sr - Yesterday at 08:14:45 AM

I'm curious, John. Where was the rust? Where the grindstone makes contact with the main shaft? Did the rust penetrate into the grindstone?

The rust was under the wheel. It did not extend into or past the bearing. The wheel was completely stuck to the shaft It was about 15 years old when I bought it and I suspect that it had never been removed. It was in a liquidation auction for a business. The rust did not penetrate into the wheel. There is a collar inside the hole which is part of the wheel, which stopped it. It only rusted where the wheel contacted the shaft. The bearings were also quite worn.

In hindsight I could have used vinegar to dissolve the rust and remove the wheel but it cracked when I tried to remove it.

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Removing the Grinding Whee...

Last post by John Hancock Sr - Yesterday at 08:08:19 AM

So, I just removed the wheel, in case of any problems and all is fine

It will take a while to show. Also greasing will help.  I bought a second hand T8 that was about 15 years old. The SG wheel was rusted solid to the shaft. I suspect that it had never been removed.  I think if you remove it regularly you may be fine. I will continue to remove mine after every session thought

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Removing the Grinding Whee...

Last post by Dan - September 24, 2026, 10:57:22 PM

Hello all,
A little update on this subject...
After some of your comments, I was a little worried that my choice of leaving the wheel on all the time wasn't maybe so wise.
So, I just removed the wheel, in case of any problems and all is fine.
No rust or any sign of rusty bits.
I did use some thickish lithium grease the last time and it seems to have protected everything OK.
The wheel and the ezylock came off easily.
I just regreased the shaft and put it all back on.

Until next time....
Danny

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Removing the Grinding Whee...

Last post by Dan - September 24, 2026, 06:01:30 PM

thanks for all your replies.

Food for thought...
Danny

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

Last post by Herman Trivilino - September 24, 2026, 03:50:47 PM

I bought a T8 second hand and it had the "stainless" shaft. The SG had rusted on and could not be removed. Always remove the wheel between sessions.

I'm curious, John. Where was the rust? Where the grindstone makes contact with the main shaft? Did the rust penetrate into the grindstone?

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

Last post by John Hancock Sr - September 24, 2026, 03:33:31 AM

The reason I remove the grindstone between sessions is to prevent rust. The grindstone soaks up water and remains wet for hours if not days.

You can read about my adventures with a rusty main shaft here

Same. I bought a T8 second hand and it had the "stainless" shaft. The SG had rusted on and could not be removed. Alwas remove the wheel between sessions.