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#11

General Tormek Questions / T4 to T8 Black, worth the upgr...

Last post by jkSharp - September 05, 2025, 12:47:29 AM

I love my T4. Essentially I only sharpen knives on it, as a busy but fulfilling side hobby.

There's a new T8 black edition for sale on a popular auction site that I'm eyeing.. contemplating going for it. The diamond wheels intrigue me.

I have the funds to spare, and I love Tormek in general, just wondering if I would notice a difference in my overall sharpening practice going from a T4 to T8.

Cheers!

#12

General Tormek Questions / Re: Sharpening Open House

Last post by Ken S - September 04, 2025, 04:16:32 PM

Point well taken.

Ken

#13

Tormek T-1 and T-2 / Re: T1 replacement knob screw

Last post by Ken S - September 04, 2025, 04:11:54 PM

Welcome to the forum, Thinc. Here is a link to the part you need. I suspect most dealers would need to order it. I would suggest emailing Tormek support. You may get quicker service directly from Tormek (support@tormek.se)

For reference, the thread is M6, as are most Tormek screws. (I just checked it with mine.)If you decide to pick up a local replacement, just take the angle setting part to your local hardware store. Tormek Inc, Tormek's US subsidary, told me the part number starts with "R" for replacement. (Now we both know. 

Here is the link:

https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/search?q=r1185

Ken


https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/search?q=r1185

#14

General Tormek Questions / Re: Sharpening Open House

Last post by tcsharpen - September 04, 2025, 02:51:04 AM

And note the new 3d printable TF-2 tilt feet can be used as a spacer too.

#15

Tormek T-1 and T-2 / T1 replacement knob screw

Last post by thinc - September 03, 2025, 11:30:31 PM

Hello all, I recently acquired a T1 and then like an idiot, promptly lost the knob screw (part #1185) that holds the angle guide in place. I've scoured the internet looking for a replacement but can't seem to find one. Can someone direct to me where I can get a replacement? Or does someone know what the size of the screw is so then maybe I can just use a regular screw/bolt. Thank you all for your time.

#16

Knife Sharpening / Re: Grinding recurve blades wi...

Last post by tgbto - September 03, 2025, 03:27:16 PM

A file will indeed work well, as will the rounded out SG. The worst that can happen is that you'll round it out some more. And you don't need any of the precision that comes with the Tormek for this : most of this part of the blade has such a low velocity relative to the brush being cut that it won't matter anyway.

And it would be a shame to risk your diamond wheel for this.

#17

General Tormek Questions / Re: Masonry Chisels with carbi...

Last post by tgbto - September 03, 2025, 01:42:49 PM

[...] anyone's tried going straight to the fine side of the SP after using the diamond wheels [...]

SP as in SP-650, the stone grading tool If yes, what are you not regrading, again ?

#18

General Tormek Questions / Re: Masonry Chisels with carbi...

Last post by Weixborn - September 03, 2025, 12:47:56 PM

I see it's been a while since this was posted, but I just want to ask if anyone's tried going straight to the fine side of the SP after using the diamond wheels without regrading it first? I've been experimenting with that and it seems to give a pretty good edge, though I'm not sure how consistent it is long-term. Curious to hear what others are doing now.

#19

General Tormek Questions / Re: Why so quiet?

Last post by tgbto - September 03, 2025, 08:35:25 AM

John, sorry to hear about your wrist. I hope you get well soon.

Thanks for the document, it is very clear and informative. I'm waiting for your video !

#20

Knife Sharpening / Re: Grinding recurve blades wi...

Last post by John Hancock Sr - September 03, 2025, 07:29:14 AM

I would use a single cut half round file. It is not as if it needs to be precision sharpened!