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#21
General Tormek Questions / Tormek T-8 switch does not sta...
Last post by HOSHIKEN - November 21, 2025, 12:44:59 PMHello everyone,
I live in Japan and I purchased a Tormek T-8 from Axminster Tools (UK) two months ago.
However, I am having a serious problem with the switch.
When I press the switch, the machine runs, but the switch does not stay in the ON position.
As soon as I release the button, it returns to OFF.
I thought this was a faulty switch, so Axminster sent me two replacement switches.
But both replacement switches show exactly the same behavior – they do not lock in the ON position.
So far:
Original switch: Machine rotates, but switch does not stay ON
2nd switch: Does not stay ON
3rd switch: Also does not stay ON (even before connecting to the machine)
It seems very unlikely that all three switches are defective, so I believe there may be another cause.
My question is:
Is the Tormek T-8 switch designed so that it only locks in the ON position when it is fully installed in the machine and connected to the motor circuit?
Or could something else cause the switch to fail to stay in the ON position?
I have been stuck for two months and cannot use the machine at all.
Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Kenji (Japan)
I live in Japan and I purchased a Tormek T-8 from Axminster Tools (UK) two months ago.
However, I am having a serious problem with the switch.
When I press the switch, the machine runs, but the switch does not stay in the ON position.
As soon as I release the button, it returns to OFF.
I thought this was a faulty switch, so Axminster sent me two replacement switches.
But both replacement switches show exactly the same behavior – they do not lock in the ON position.
So far:
Original switch: Machine rotates, but switch does not stay ON
2nd switch: Does not stay ON
3rd switch: Also does not stay ON (even before connecting to the machine)
It seems very unlikely that all three switches are defective, so I believe there may be another cause.
My question is:
Is the Tormek T-8 switch designed so that it only locks in the ON position when it is fully installed in the machine and connected to the motor circuit?
Or could something else cause the switch to fail to stay in the ON position?
I have been stuck for two months and cannot use the machine at all.
Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Kenji (Japan)
#22
General Tormek Questions / Skip ACC with the Diamond?
Last post by Swemek - November 21, 2025, 10:26:06 AMMaybe a stupid question, but has anyone tried using diamond wheels without the agent and after each sharpening session make sure to dry the wheels with a hairdryer and towel?
#23
Knife Sharpening / Re: Chinese AUS10 and VG10 kni...
Last post by Dan - November 19, 2025, 11:46:42 PMQuote from: GeoBoy on November 19, 2025, 02:54:50 PMMore junk from China.Have you actually seen or tried using or sharpening these knives?
Danny
#24
Knife Sharpening / Re: Chinese AUS10 and VG10 kni...
Last post by GeoBoy - November 19, 2025, 02:54:50 PMMore junk from China.
#25
Knife Sharpening / Re: Chinese AUS10 and VG10 kni...
Last post by Dan - November 19, 2025, 02:45:46 PMQuote from: John Hancock Sr on November 19, 2025, 07:07:35 AM...If it appears too good to be true then it usually is. If you do find a trusted brand then good but otherwise caveat emptor....I know, I know
I thought it was worth asking if anyone had used or worked on them.Danny
#26
General Tormek Questions / Re: Warning about a sharpening...
Last post by tgbto - November 19, 2025, 11:22:17 AMDid you actually receive your order ?
#27
Knife Sharpening / Re: Chinese AUS10 and VG10 kni...
Last post by John Hancock Sr - November 19, 2025, 07:07:35 AMMost "Damascus" steel knives from China are usually laser etched and not actually Damascus. In fact the descriptions are typically completely unreliable. Having said that I get my leather tools from an AliEx store and although they are on the pricier side they are much cheaper than the equivalent quality from other Japanese or European brands.
If it appears too good to be true then it usually is. If you do find a trusted brand then good but otherwise caveat emptor.
PS Not sure why he would conflate scratch resistance with deformation resistance, they are separate characteristics. I think his RHC test set looks a bit dodgy.
If it appears too good to be true then it usually is. If you do find a trusted brand then good but otherwise caveat emptor.
PS Not sure why he would conflate scratch resistance with deformation resistance, they are separate characteristics. I think his RHC test set looks a bit dodgy.
#28
Knife Sharpening / Re: Chinese AUS10 and VG10 kni...
Last post by John_B - November 19, 2025, 12:05:53 AMWith Thanksgiving food prep coming up I will try and use my one Shan Zu knife utility knife as much as possible. I doubt that even with the holiday increase it won't see enough use to make an informed judgement.
#29
Knife Sharpening / Re: Chinese AUS10 and VG10 kni...
Last post by Dan - November 18, 2025, 12:35:08 PMAll very interesting, thank you.
I was hoping that they might keep their edge for longer than the knives I have here do but I suppose that is not easy to judge. Maybe I should get just one and find out as BPalv says
Danny
I was hoping that they might keep their edge for longer than the knives I have here do but I suppose that is not easy to judge. Maybe I should get just one and find out as BPalv says
Danny
#30
Knife Sharpening / Re: Chinese AUS10 and VG10 kni...
Last post by BPalv - November 17, 2025, 10:08:25 PMDan,
A couple things...
My daughter owns a set of the Shan Zu knives. The one I'm looking at is 10Cr15Mov damascus. They sharpen like a powdered steel. First one sharpened came out at 70 with out any extra effort. They did dull fairly easily though, after one cookout they were very dull.
I have seen this brand tested in a very lengthy review on YouTube. His test was expensive Japanese style knives vs. Cheap ones. He included an objective opinion, "How they were to use". After the test he ranked the Shun Zu #1, overall best, it did test at 62 hardness. He did test Wusthoff, these were better in his test, being harder and food didn't stick to the blade when using.
Secondly, I own a set of Shun's that have a core of VG-Max... similar to VG-10. They hold an Edge much better as you would hope, for the price.
Maybe buy 1 before you buy a set and see if you like it.
A couple things...
My daughter owns a set of the Shan Zu knives. The one I'm looking at is 10Cr15Mov damascus. They sharpen like a powdered steel. First one sharpened came out at 70 with out any extra effort. They did dull fairly easily though, after one cookout they were very dull.
I have seen this brand tested in a very lengthy review on YouTube. His test was expensive Japanese style knives vs. Cheap ones. He included an objective opinion, "How they were to use". After the test he ranked the Shun Zu #1, overall best, it did test at 62 hardness. He did test Wusthoff, these were better in his test, being harder and food didn't stick to the blade when using.
Secondly, I own a set of Shun's that have a core of VG-Max... similar to VG-10. They hold an Edge much better as you would hope, for the price.
Maybe buy 1 before you buy a set and see if you like it.