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General Tormek Questions / Re: Squareness

Last post by Herman Trivilino - Today at 12:03:09 AM

As you sharpen, repeatedly check for squareness, and make adjustments as necessary.

It takes some practice, but you'll get the hang of it.

I never cared much for chisels until I got a Tormek and found out what miraculous things can be done with a sharp chisel.

The same applies to plane irons.

My father had a few planes and chisels, and he just didn't sharpen them properly. Same for the knives we used to butcher meat, etc. I grew up using tools that were improperly sharpened and had no idea what a truly sharp tool could do.

I've inherited many of his tools and thanks to the Tormek they are all razor sharp.

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Squareness

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 05:34:11 PM

Welcome to the forum, Enrico. You will need a black Sharpie type marker and a small square. Blacken the bevel of your chisel and hand push or turn on your motor for just enough time to remove the marker. Remove the jig and examine the grinding marks with your square. If they look square, you are ready to go. If not, adjust the two knobs and repeat the test procedure. Do not proceed to full sharpening until you are square. Leaving out the testing lengthen your sharpening time and shortens your chisels. This procedure will soon go very quickly. Start with a chisel around 3/4" (19mm). It is an easier learning size.

This Tormek video shows an excellent tip. Here is a link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/8uLMWXqobRM?is=K6kMw3zHDeyxdIGW

Keep us posted.

Ken

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Squareness

Last post by Revor - Yesterday at 04:55:11 PM

I used to have the same problem with my previous jig SVH 60. That was difficult to get square particularly with narrow chisels they would move during grinding. I have just upgraded to the SE-77 and that is a game changer.
Persevere with it and in no time at all you will get square ended cutting edges.

#4

Drill Bit Sharpening / Re: Ideal drill bits for DBS-2...

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 02:27:50 PM

Welcome to the forum, Wallbc. My standard go to reference for drill bits is Leonard Lee's Sharpening book. Leonard Lee, now deceased, was the founder of Lee Valley tools. I have long recommended his Sharpening book as part of the standard part of every sharpener's home library. His advice is to acquire a set of quality US made standard hss bits. Here is a link:

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/power-tool-accessories/drill-bits/32241-triumph-hss-twist-drill-sets

I have dealt with Lee Valley for many years and have always found them honest and dependable with excellent service. They also have locations in many countries. The standard set should serve your needs.

Ken

#5

General Tormek Questions / Re: grinding wheel spindle

Last post by Revor - Yesterday at 12:30:31 PM

Steven,

Herman is exactly right.

By the way, I've catalogued the recommended upgrades to the SuperGrind 2000, including what I've upgraded on my own machine at:  https://sharpeninghandbook.info/PurchasedAnOldTormek.html

Kind regards,
Rich

Great catalogue as I am in process of upgrading My 2000 machine so many thanks. Have hit a snag with the AWT-250 it is a very tight fit. I have posted about it earlier today.

#6

General Tormek Questions / Re: Squareness

Last post by Enricopg - Yesterday at 11:13:26 AM

Ok, thanks for helping.

#7

General Tormek Questions / Unidentified accessory

Last post by Revor - Yesterday at 11:10:02 AM

Whilst sorting out my Tormek drawer to set up my stall again after absence from sharpening for some years came across these items in a plastic bag. Can anyone identify them please? They are probably from the Tormek 2000 era. It is the object resembling a spindle I am interested in. The bits with it may help with the context.

#8

General Tormek Questions / AWT-250

Last post by Revor - Yesterday at 10:47:49 AM

In process of doing upgrade on my Tormek 2000. Part of the upgrade is a AWT-250 trough. When fitted it is a tight fit sticks in the frame at the bottom rub point being where the magnet is. My previous trough which was a replacement for the very original grey one slides in and out with no problem. Because the AWT-250 sticks the jerkiness spills water defeating the reason of having it. I have callipered both troughs and the AWT-250 is just a 1 and a little bit mm wider. What is the manufacturing tolerance would a replacement be the same. Anyone any thoughts please.

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General Tormek Questions / Re: Squareness

Last post by RichColvin - Yesterday at 04:39:43 AM

Enrico, if you are referring to the SE-77, this jig can help https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Jigs-SE-77-Alignment.html. 

#10

Drill Bit Sharpening / Ideal drill bits for DBS-22

Last post by wallbc - Yesterday at 02:30:27 AM

For general drilling of wood, regular steel and aluminum what type of drill bit would be best for sharpening with the DBS-22?  I am assuming that with any of the cobalt and titanium coated bits the coating would be removed on the initial shaping of the four facets?  I don't really want to spend $1000+ for a set of solid carbide bits and I fear they would be very difficult to sharpen. So is a set of plain HSS twist bits my best option?  Also can you buy bits off the shelf that are already four faceted?