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#11

Knife Sharpening / Re: iOS app to calculate Torme...

Last post by VijayDoshi - May 08, 2026, 03:03:35 AM

This is now available on the Google Play store as well:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.perfectedge.anglefinder

#12

General Tormek Questions / Re: Handy and cheap microscope

Last post by IsenWard - May 07, 2026, 02:38:11 PM

Thanks for the link, you made my day.

#13

General Tormek Questions / Re: USB sticking in MB-102

Last post by tgbto - May 07, 2026, 08:40:26 AM

I'd contact Tormek support.

#14

General Tormek Questions / Re: USB sticking in MB-102

Last post by RichColvin - May 06, 2026, 06:08:01 PM

I have the MB-100 which is quite similar to the MB-102.  That said, I have no issues as you've noted.  But, I also do not use it often.

#15

General Tormek Questions / Re: Closing down sale Canada

Last post by Columbo - May 06, 2026, 04:31:43 PM

Saw this on FB. These guys have a 25% closing down sale on and they have a bunch 'o Tormek stuff

https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/sharpening?fbclid=IwRlRTSANnl7NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHugBxRsukMmknH2f8nL0GIm_Flogt5_FaHBTtDl7rXeJekvmA0By-uiIfCV8_aem_AKMEUwIUh3aoYGJFW2IPpw

I managed to source a 50 anniversary Tormek T8 from them about two years ago. What a great fine brand new.
Yeah, sad to see them go

#16

General Tormek Questions / Re: USB sticking in MB-102

Last post by Columbo - May 06, 2026, 04:29:30 PM

Wow, surprising no input. I too have been noticing that while having to Ask older Jigs or even the new one so I'm giving off a resistance as it's gliding across I'm wondered maybe adding a little bit of oil I've been trying to get good post thanks

#17

General Tormek Questions / Re: Microscope to check burr r...

Last post by Columbo - May 06, 2026, 04:27:53 PM

I found this video on a YouTuber I follow and found it really interesting. I think I will invest in one.

https://youtu.be/wBGcfj6-J7Q?si=9domZyoAHvqYgvQr

Paul, who runs that channel is amazing a fast array of information for Sharpening.
I bought the same one. He recommended and also added a separate monitor. That's larger.

#18

Knife Sharpening / Re: AngleJig

Last post by tgbto - May 05, 2026, 04:53:27 PM

Phil,

I'm not sure I understood properly, but I think what you're measuring with your AngleCube or such is the angle between the horizontal plane and the side of the blade.

The main part of the difference here is that the knife does not contact the wheel exactly at the top of the wheel. So to find the correct angle, you'd have to mark the radius of the wheel at which the apex of the knife makes contact, then measure the angle between this radius and the vertical, and subtract this angle from what you found previously (if the contact happens further away than the top of the wheel, which is usually the case).

You are also dealing with a lesser error : the blade is usually tapered, so the side of the blade is usually at an angle with the plane of symmetry of the blade. So you'd have to measure the taper angle : you can clamp the blade in a vise and take one measurement on each side, then divide the difference by two. Once you have this difference, you have to subtract it to the angle you read on the angle cube resting on the side of the blade.

For more on this, here is a link to a geogebra page I designed where you can easily play with this subject, no advanced mathematics involved. The first error is the angle between the dashed line (from the center of the wheel to the point of contact) and the vertical axis. Or the other dashed line (tangent to the wheel at the point of contact) and the horizontal axis.

Hope this helps !

#19

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.

#20

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