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General Tormek Questions / Re: Sharpening a curved herb k...

Last post by tgbto - Today at 09:34:33 AM

I'd agree with Rick. I had not thought of using the USB real close to the wheel, it will definitely give welcome support, then some kind of a laser line can be used to keep the angle constantish.

The SVMs will not provide enough clearance : the handles will hit the USB.

#2

General Tormek Questions / Re: Sharpening a curved herb k...

Last post by RickKrung - Today at 01:48:55 AM

What about using the MB-102 Multi-Base with the KJ-45?  Then, as noted by Rick, the side of the grinding wheel can be used.

We may not have enough information to properly troubleshoot this.  My sense of the situation is that the handles interfere with using any jigs, in particular the KJ jig; that the longer shafted SVM type jig might not have (or and extension added to the SVM shaft)  It also seems the handles and/or the handle mounts interfere with using available tool rests (because they are too wide, front to back.  That is why I suggested just using the USB as close to the wheel as possible.  I do not see how using the MB-102 provides the clearance needed, since a USB is still used in the MB-102 to get the USB over to the side of the wheel. 

I think some photos by the OP of what he has tried, showing why he is having difficulties are neede. 

#3

General Tormek Questions / Re: Sharpening a curved herb k...

Last post by RichColvin - Yesterday at 11:25:06 PM

What about using the MB-102 Multi-Base with the KJ-45?  Then, as noted by Rick, the side of the grinding wheel can be used.

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Sharpening a curved herb k...

Last post by RickKrung - Yesterday at 05:17:20 PM

Can you do it using just the USB, right up close to the wheel?  Would provide vertical support.  You'd have to regulate the angle "freehand" but the handles should give you a good "handle" on that. 

#5

General Tormek Questions / Re: Sharpening a curved herb k...

Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 08:30:53 AM

I would give it a try freehand. Not much you can do aside from that.

#6

Tormek T-1 and T-2 / 10% limited time sale on some ...

Last post by Ken S - June 21, 2026, 08:13:07 PM

See more details in Tormek General subforum.

Ken

#7

General Tormek Questions / 10% off sale limited time T8 a...

Last post by Ken S - June 21, 2026, 08:09:02 PM

I received an email today from Sharpening Supplies advising me about a limited time 10% sale on T8 and some T1.

Ken

#8

General Tormek Questions / Sharpening a curved herb knife

Last post by Btc - June 21, 2026, 12:44:08 PM

Hi forum.
Hoping someone could give me a hint about how to sharpen this knife.
The handles are in the way whatever I try to do. Does anyone have a trick for sharpening this kind of knife?

Thanks for any help 😊

#9

Hand Tool Woodworking / Re: FIN-BORE CUTTERS

Last post by RichColvin - June 19, 2026, 10:58:01 PM

You should try:  The SVD-110 Tool Rest would probably work well.  If not, a platform jig (https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Jigs-Platform.html) may be useful.

#10

Hand Tool Woodworking / FIN-BORE CUTTERS

Last post by LAffuteur - June 19, 2026, 07:43:17 PM

Hello everyone, has anyone ever sharpened 6-inch or 8-inch ice auger blades on a T8? These are blades that curve inward.If so, does it work well?

Merci thanks
Tommy





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