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#1
Knife Sharpening / Re: wise advice for knife user...
Last post by tgbto - Today at 10:32:29 AMUrgh. I honestly tried to watch it to be able to comment on the content but it was so excruciating I couldn't get past the first minute.
This kind of slop feels like an insult to our (non-artificial) intelligence. Why should this kind of junk cost us 10 minutes of our lives where a simple checklist would be enough ?
This kind of slop feels like an insult to our (non-artificial) intelligence. Why should this kind of junk cost us 10 minutes of our lives where a simple checklist would be enough ?
#2
Knife Sharpening / Re: wise advice for knife user...
Last post by HaioPaio - Yesterday at 04:32:26 PMYou are not alone .....
#3
Knife Sharpening / Re: wise advice for knife user...
Last post by MikeK - Yesterday at 12:12:24 PMI might be alone in this, but I can't stand to watch AI generated videos like this. The quality didn't look right to me so I checked the video description and confirmed it was AI generated. There is also an AI label under the video title. If I don't trust the presentation, why should I trust the information?
#4
Knife Sharpening / wise advice for knife users
Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 07:16:43 AM #5
Knife Sharpening / Re: JigSteps - Android App
Last post by andrevde - September 30, 2026, 11:57:07 PMQuote from: cbwx34 on September 29, 2026, 10:27:48 PMLooks good!
I always suggest providing/including the "USB to Wheel" result, as an alternative to setting the height. Some users prefer this method of setting the USB height.
I am curious... it looks like you're setting the height by measuring to the top of the adjusting nut (if so, good idea), but I noted in the one example on your website the result matches measuring to the top of the machine. (Maybe the idea changed after you posted the image, or I misunderstood?)
Hopefully, you're not including the "blade thickness" to calculate the result....
But overall, looking good!
p.s. The "setup calculator" may be a little "off putting" for some... you may consider providing some of the common (or ones you've already calculated) horizontal and vertical measurements, so everyone doesn't have to do them.
Sharp eyes, cbwx34, and I appreciate your comments! I've replaced wrong images on the website (you are correct; I modified the code after I created the images, and yes measurement is from the top of the adjustment nut). Blade thickness is relevant to Chord angles, single bevels and using the SE-77 jig...so no this doesn't factor for those images.
It's relatively straightforward adding a second calculated measurement (to the wheel). I support the user having freedom to choose - which is why I provide both apex and chord angle settings (most want apex only but some might want chord for certain scenarios). So - I will add this to the app.
My reasoning for measuring from the adjusting nut: I wanted a consistent method and found that when I used my FVB for edge-trailing grinds, I could barely measure past the adjustment nut to the support clamp. I also didn't really like the longer measurement from the USB to the machine as it was awkward/ungainly getting the caliper properly vertical. Measuring to the adjustment nut is shorter, easier and more accurate (caliper is beside the support), with the downside of additional one-off measurements.
The app is preloaded with default values for the Tormek T-8, based off my own machine. But I've found there are slight differences in values used elsewhere. I advocate for the user to verify their own equipment and use the defaults as a guide. If accuracy really is important, then this one-off exercise (do right, do once) shouldn't be a barrier.
#6
Scissors Sharpening / Re: Deburring?
Last post by Ken S - September 30, 2026, 10:37:00 PMYears ago, on bessex, the edge on up (BESS) forum, we had a similar discussion. We referred to the last burr as toothiness. While some applications favor a toothy edge, many work best with a smooth edge.
Ken
Ken
#7
Knife Sharpening / Re: JigSteps - Android App
Last post by Ken S - September 30, 2026, 10:29:51 PMThe debate about measuring to wheel or to frame remains puzzling to me. Based upon Dutchman's original tables, I have always measured to the wheel. This simple measurement works the same with either my T8 or T4. I hold Wootz (Vadim) in high regard and he used the frame measurement. I suspect either will work. Consistency is the key.
It would be nice if the user could choose either option.
Ken
It would be nice if the user could choose either option.
Ken
#8
Knife Sharpening / Re: JigSteps - Android App
Last post by RickKrung - September 30, 2026, 07:02:25 AMQuote from: cbwx34 on September 29, 2026, 10:27:48 PMLooks good!
I always suggest providing/including the "USB to Wheel" result, as an alternative to setting the height. Some users prefer this method of setting the USB height.
...snip...
Like me. I won't even look at it if it doesn't include USB to wheel. That is the only measurement I use. Period.
#9
Scissors Sharpening / Re: Deburring?
Last post by Sir Amwell - September 30, 2026, 12:37:17 AMOk.I apologise in advance if the following causes a storm.
Of course scissors need deburring!
Let me also state right here that in my opinion, apart from maybe paper, or kitchen or big fabric scissors, the tormek is not a good machine for sharpening high end grooming or hairdressing scissors.
But even if it was they would still need deburring.
In fact a great deal of time is spent properly deburring high end fully convexed grooming/hairdressing scissors. It is essential.
Now some people recommend the forced open, shut tight method for cutting off the burr on these type of scissors but its too hit and miss.
Most professional sharpeners of these tools deburr on flat bench stones in a very controlled way so as to preserve blade geometry, especially on a fully convexed pair.
Note the repeated use of 'convexed'. Not easy to do on a Tormek which produces concave edges, however slight that concavity is.
I have commented on a similar subject before.
The Tormek is a superb machine for sharpening many types of tools.
But please PLEASE don't be tempted to use it for sharpening expensive fully convexed scissors. Its a world of pain.
But my point is, even if you did use a T8 to sharpen these implements they would still need careful deburring.
Just my twopennorth worth....
Of course scissors need deburring!
Let me also state right here that in my opinion, apart from maybe paper, or kitchen or big fabric scissors, the tormek is not a good machine for sharpening high end grooming or hairdressing scissors.
But even if it was they would still need deburring.
In fact a great deal of time is spent properly deburring high end fully convexed grooming/hairdressing scissors. It is essential.
Now some people recommend the forced open, shut tight method for cutting off the burr on these type of scissors but its too hit and miss.
Most professional sharpeners of these tools deburr on flat bench stones in a very controlled way so as to preserve blade geometry, especially on a fully convexed pair.
Note the repeated use of 'convexed'. Not easy to do on a Tormek which produces concave edges, however slight that concavity is.
I have commented on a similar subject before.
The Tormek is a superb machine for sharpening many types of tools.
But please PLEASE don't be tempted to use it for sharpening expensive fully convexed scissors. Its a world of pain.
But my point is, even if you did use a T8 to sharpen these implements they would still need careful deburring.
Just my twopennorth worth....
#10
Knife Sharpening / Re: JigSteps - Android App
Last post by cbwx34 - September 29, 2026, 10:27:48 PMLooks good!
I always suggest providing/including the "USB to Wheel" result, as an alternative to setting the height. Some users prefer this method of setting the USB height.
I am curious... it looks like you're setting the height by measuring to the top of the adjusting nut (if so, good idea), but I noted in the one example on your website the result matches measuring to the top of the machine. (Maybe the idea changed after you posted the image, or I misunderstood?)
Hopefully, you're not including the "blade thickness" to calculate the result....
But overall, looking good!
p.s. The "setup calculator" may be a little "off putting" for some... you may consider providing some of the common (or ones you've already calculated) horizontal and vertical measurements, so everyone doesn't have to do them.
I always suggest providing/including the "USB to Wheel" result, as an alternative to setting the height. Some users prefer this method of setting the USB height.
I am curious... it looks like you're setting the height by measuring to the top of the adjusting nut (if so, good idea), but I noted in the one example on your website the result matches measuring to the top of the machine. (Maybe the idea changed after you posted the image, or I misunderstood?)
Hopefully, you're not including the "blade thickness" to calculate the result....
But overall, looking good!
p.s. The "setup calculator" may be a little "off putting" for some... you may consider providing some of the common (or ones you've already calculated) horizontal and vertical measurements, so everyone doesn't have to do them.