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#11

Knife Sharpening / Re: AngleJig

Last post by Columbo - May 05, 2026, 04:25:01 PM

Hello everyone,

let me introduce AngleJig, another way how to set your Tormek for grinding. 

Basic idea is simple -  the angle formed by the tangents between the wheel and the universal support can be used for settings USB's heights. Angle t (tau) can be measured directly with suitable angle meter or indirectly with an inclinometer. Fixed jigs (e.g. plywood triangles) can be used with an angle ruler for direct setting too, it is similar as KenJig, but probably not so fast.

According to the performed tests the accuracy of setting is high, the large distance between the measuring points is very helpful. Setting with inclinometer is very easy, quick and universal for me and requires steel bar (magnetic) with stop pin only.

All calculations will be included in the new version of TormekCalc2, the functionality is ready, I'm still considering the look of the user interface...

For more information see pictures.


jvh


Bosch GAM 220 MF accuracy ±0,1°
Inclinometer INSIZE 2170-1 accuracy ±0,1° at 0° and 90°, other values ±0,2°

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Hello everyone,

let me introduce AngleJig, another way how to set your Tormek for grinding. 

Basic idea is simple -  the angle formed by the tangents between the wheel and the universal support can be used for settings USB's heights. Angle t (tau) can be measured directly with suitable angle meter or indirectly with an inclinometer. Fixed jigs (e.g. plywood triangles) can be used with an angle ruler for direct setting too, it is similar as KenJig, but probably not so fast.

According to the performed tests the accuracy of setting is high, the large distance between the measuring points is very helpful. Setting with inclinometer is very easy, quick and universal for me and requires steel bar (magnetic) with stop pin only.

All calculations will be included in the new version of TormekCalc2, the functionality is ready, I'm still considering the look of the user interface...

For more information see pictures.


jvh


Bosch GAM 220 MF accuracy ±0,1°
Inclinometer INSIZE 2170-1 accuracy ±0,1° at 0° and 90°, other values ±0,2°

Thank you for posting.

I know this is an older post, but hopefully you see this, sir.

I am new and still learning a quick way for angle guys instead of using a Calculator an app.

Can the Bosch digital ruler simply be used once by laying it over the USB and onto the 250 wheel find ones desired Sharpening angle while using the t8?

For the risk of sounding ignorant, I've tried to double check the angle while having the knife in one of Tom Ask Jigs zeroing out a digital angle cube placing it on the blade and if I'm not mistaken, it gave me a reading of high 20s or 30s. But when I set the knife while in the jig on Tormek's 123 angle finder the readings of the angle differ.
What am I missing?
I guess I'd rather not use an app calculator, or a made up reference jig,my hope is, in the ideal world can we use an incline metre or a digital queue, simply place it on the blade to find a desired angle.
I've been reading many posts so I find I can digest while others. I am not.

I also must add that I'm using a different wet grinding machine as I do have two Tormek T8 anyway but I'm testing this machine while Sharpening above exactly the way we would with the USB above the stone, which is also a 250 MM.
So again, is it possible to use a digital cube or a digital ruler such as the Bosch while rested on the USB and the Stone to find the desired angle and if need be just lower or heighten the usb?

Maybe long-winded but hopefully, I illuminated this correctly.
PS: now if the Calculator works for some of you fine that's great. I'd rather not hear that's not complicate things or what have you because really I'm not complicated things. I'm trying to eliminate Steps if there are any by using one object or two objects or another object to even verify that I'm on the right path with the method I'm using just like an academics. Thank you, thank you thank you Phil.

#12

Wood Turning / Re: Settings for sharpening Wo...

Last post by Ken S - May 05, 2026, 06:15:04 AM

Rich,

I read through the cited section of your Sharpening Handbook. You have done a fine, thorough job; turning is obviously your passion. I recommend it highly.

Ken

#13

Wood Turning / Re: Settings for sharpening Wo...

Last post by RichColvin - May 05, 2026, 05:03:07 AM

I've been turning for ~30 years and have never encountered a 35° bevel. 40° is the smallest I've ever seen. 

None-the-less, the settings for the SVD-186 are shown (https://sharpeninghandbook.info/WW-BowlGouge.html).  Based on 40° needing a projection of 75mm, and 45° needing 65mm, you would probably need the projection to be 85mm. 

But, the sharpie method will have to be used to figure this out.  

#14

Wood Turning / Re: Settings for sharpening Wo...

Last post by LarsHansen - May 04, 2026, 11:38:29 PM

@#2
Thanks, Ken.
Sorry, somehow, I managed to leave out a part of my intended thread opener. I've edited it now.
Hope that explains what I'm looking for.

[tgbto]

#15

Wood Turning / Re: Settings for sharpening Wo...

Last post by LarsHansen - May 04, 2026, 11:34:12 PM

@#1
Thanks for the suggestion, tgbto.
I found lots of interesting stuff there, but if there is any information about my topic, I can't find it.

#16

Wood Turning / Re: Settings for sharpening Wo...

Last post by Ken S - May 04, 2026, 03:21:04 PM

Lars,

A few suggestions: Tormek used to sell a woodturner's instruction box. It contained an instruction book written by Torgny Jansson, the founder and inventor of the Tormek. It alco contains an excellent DVD by Jeff Farris, the founder of this forum. Jeff is an accomplished turner. The DVD is divided into two sections, setting up the jigs and using them. If you cannot find the instruction box, email Tormek support ([email protected]). They can help you with instruction.

There is a section in the handbook covering sharpening bowl gouges. It is subheaded SVD-186R, although it also applies to the SVD-185. It starts around p72.If you don't have a paper, just register your Tormek online. You can then download the handbook in several languages, including Danish, at no charge.

Here is a link to two Tormek youtubes which should be useful to you:

https://www.youtube.com/live/7aHmc43RUY4?si=az8R7KNDS8GQsK96

https://youtu.be/-cEXDssipig?si=uDrrB8DM_N1dpCd_

Ken

#17

Wood Turning / Re: Settings for sharpening Wo...

Last post by tgbto - May 04, 2026, 03:05:36 PM

Hello !

Have you tried Rich's website ?

#18

Wood Turning / Settings for sharpening Woodcu...

Last post by LarsHansen - May 04, 2026, 02:22:36 PM

I searched the forum but no luck so here goes.

The tip of the Woodcut bowl gouge comes in two versions.
One with a traditional 35° grind and one with a 55°fingernail grind.
Since the tip is quite short, I'd love to avoid experimenting like I'd normally do.
So if anyone has success with a certain "formula", I'd be happy to have it.
Can anybody help with hints to Tormek settings that fit - besides "trial & error"?

Thanks very much for ANY help.
Lars

#19

General Tormek Questions / Re: Ultrasonic cleaner to remo...

Last post by tgbto - May 04, 2026, 10:31:14 AM

A bit more food for thought on this ultrasonic deburring thing :

https://www.blackstone-ney.com/blog/ultrasonics-deburring-fact-or-fantasy/

#20

Knife Sharpening / Re: A new resource

Last post by Brock O Lee - May 04, 2026, 09:05:58 AM

This report was shared by the author and discussed in this thread on the forum

Thank you for the reference. 👍