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#11

General Tormek Questions / Re: Leakey Tormek

Last post by John Hancock Sr - May 30, 2026, 05:57:12 AM

There is the Tormek plastic matt but a much cheaper option is one of those silicone dog or cat trays from Amazon or your local pet supplies. Just get one with similar dimensions as the Tormek.

#12

General Tormek Questions / Re: Leakey Tormek

Last post by RichColvin - May 30, 2026, 02:43:38 AM

No, but you will certainly spill water, & get dripping off the tools you are sharpening. 

#13

General Tormek Questions / Leakey Tormek

Last post by Riversider - May 30, 2026, 02:37:35 AM

I recently acquired a SuperGrind 2000. I want to build a stand for it so I can tuck it away when not in use.  When I googled Tormek Stand I saw several pics of the Tormek on top of the stand but placed in a plastic basin.  My question is ...  Do these machines tend to leak?
Thanks for help.
Jack

#14

Knife Sharpening / Re: Grit reccomendations for c...

Last post by kwakster - May 28, 2026, 12:13:15 PM

The 1200 grit CBN wheel will most certainly grind an initial edge on ceramic knives, but that edge will be completely unusable due to chipping (even with careful use)
For most commercial work after creating an initial edge on the SB-250 Blackstone i refine on a first Paper Wheel with 15 micron diamond compound (edge is still unusable after this), and then at least up to 6 micron diamond compound on a second Paper Wheel.
When there are no large chips i often only use the 15 and 6 micron Paper Wheels.

Further refinement with 3 micron diamond compound on a third Paper Wheel or even 1 micron diamond compound on a fourth Paper Wheel leads to a noticeable keener edge as well as much longer edge longevity.
The problem is of course that this also takes much more time, so after a lot of experimenting & testing i have found refinement up to 6 micron to be a good balance of edge keenness & longevity, and time spent sharpening/polishing.

Also: i avoid working on cheap ceramic knives, these are not worth it.
These days i only do quality ceramics.

Maybe this older thread is also helpful:

https://forum.tormek.com/index.php/topic,5672.0.html

#15

Knife Sharpening / Re: Grit reccomendations for c...

Last post by Ken S - May 28, 2026, 06:30:20 AM

Bpalv,

I found this article by our late member, Wootz (Vadim of Knifegrinders).

Ken

phttp://knifegrinders.com.au/06Procedures_ceramic.htm

#16

General Tormek Questions / Re: Good Light

Last post by Rossy66 - May 28, 2026, 03:52:22 AM

sorry it's taken so long to reply, been very busy. I don't have the box but took a picture of the back so maybe you can find it online.

#17

General Tormek Questions / Re: Good Light

Last post by BPalv - May 27, 2026, 10:52:33 PM

Led light panels are relatively cheap, easy to install, bright and many you can change the color on.  The more the merrier.  Install more than you think you will need.  Never too much light in the workspace.

#18

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

Last post by BPalv - May 27, 2026, 10:47:06 PM

I'm wondering if anyone has duplicated these amazing results?
Inquiring minds want to know...

#19

Knife Sharpening / Grit reccomendations for ceram...

Last post by BPalv - May 27, 2026, 08:49:57 PM

I have an old Gerber with a ceramic blade I would like to try on my T8. My question is, I have CBN wheels up to 1200.  Is that grit small enough or will chipping be an issue?

#20

Knife Sharpening / Re: some subtle information ab...

Last post by BPalv - May 27, 2026, 08:46:00 PM

For me, edge leading gives me the water bump that helps me keep things square.
Edge trailing for hand sharpening for sure.