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#11

General Tormek Questions / Re: Is there a way to prevent ...

Last post by Columbo - October 25, 2026, 04:41:24 PM

I have been closely following this forum since 2009. This posting is the first I have noticed on this issue in that time. The spacer has not changed. The shaft was changed to stainless steel many years ago., as was the conversion to the EZYlock.

Anyone who has experienced a frozen EXYlock (which includes me) would consider a sliding spacer as a minor nuisance. Noticing occasional frozen EZYlock posts over the years, I sent an email to support requesting advice. Support really went the extra mile. They ran tests and discovered that they could get the EZYlock to fail, IF there was no grease on the face of the spacer facing away from the grinding wheel. Putting a thin coating of grease on this face eliminated the failure. Problem solved.

How big of a problem is a sliding spacer? For the majority of Tormek's fifty years, there was only the SG wheel. Even today, with several wheels available, many users still choose to use only the SG, which remains the most versatile wheel. The wheels could be redesigned to incorporate built in spacers. That might solve the problem, but would increase the cost per wheel. How many users would be willing to pay the extra cost?

Ken

I'm in. When it comes to convenience, whereas I can remove a step without compromising, or interfering with the process, I am totally in. And if she costed more, I can't see it being a big increase again I'm in. But we all have to live within our budget, of course

#12

General Tormek Questions / Re: Let there be light (for th...

Last post by Columbo - October 25, 2026, 04:12:24 PM

Interesting setup concerning the light.

I wonder if you can take a broader picture concerning the first picture to see exactly how you mounted it overall on the machine. For example, point a camera as you did in your picture with the magnet, it just broaden it a bit to see how it attached to whatever point that it did please thank you if you would.

#13

Knife Sharpening / Re: Goniometer - MASTER

Last post by Arthur J - October 25, 2026, 01:41:13 PM

Thanks JVH,
excellent explanation, if you or someone else has other insights to be able to divulge mer better understand the reading on laser protractors, I invite him to publish his knowledge on the matter.
Thank you all.

I found a new website called ManualSharpening/com, which appears to be connected with Vetako. They have several articles there and possibly also instructions explaining how to use and read laser goniometers. It might be worth checking out.

#14

Knife Sharpening / Re: Goniometer - MASTER

Last post by Arthur J - October 25, 2026, 01:38:42 PM

Please post your impressions of this device.

https://youtu.be/DixUormpuvM

Good evening,
do you have a PDF user manual to download?
Thank you

I'd try contacting **[email protected]**. It appears to be the contact address for the new seller—possibly a rebranding of Vetako, since the website looks very similar but is now fully functional. They may be able to send you the PDF manual.

#15

Knife Sharpening / Re: Goniometer - MASTER

Last post by Arthur J - October 25, 2026, 01:14:42 PM

Vetako, your products appear very well thought out, and certainly look amazing ... but Im having a hard time getting a response from you when I write asking for information on shipping to North America?
I sent you a note via your website a few days ago, but have heard nothing back answering my questions with regards to shipping costs and ordering instructions to Canada.

I'd really like to purchase some of your product (especially now that I see this new goniometer!), but need to know how to order it
I'll drop you another note via your website and await a response.

Talk soon!?

It looks like Vetako products are now available through their new website: [manualsharpening.com](https://manualsharpening.com/en/shop/). They do ship to North America, although delivery can take a few weeks due to international shipping and customs.

#16

General Tormek Questions / Re: Questionable chisel jig

Last post by Ken S - October 23, 2026, 05:38:49 AM

There is a modified Eclipse style in a photo in Tom Lie-Nielsen's sharpening book. Apparently someone wanted to adapt it to work with the support bar on a Tormek. At the time, I thought it was a clever idea, although it was abandoned.

Ken

#17

General Tormek Questions / Re: Questionable chisel jig

Last post by TomW - October 22, 2026, 04:21:52 AM

Thank you I didn't think it was a Tormex jig.

#18

General Tormek Questions / Re: Questionable chisel jig

Last post by rolsen - October 21, 2026, 05:55:58 PM

That's an Eclipse style honing guide for plane irons and chisels, I have one hidden in my workroom.

#19

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife modification - XL So...

Last post by kwakster - October 21, 2026, 03:28:51 PM

My three choppers together: the modified Solingen Scout knife, a modified 1964 Western Bowie, and a Tora Blades Camping kukri.

#20

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife modification - XL So...

Last post by kwakster - October 21, 2026, 03:27:50 PM

The knife at this moment.