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#21
General Tormek Questions / Re: Vibrations tormek T8
Last post by Ken S - January 23, 2026, 07:42:03 PMWelcome to the forum, Magnus.
The noise with the T8 is usually with the lift mechanism of the water trough. If you remove the water trough, does the noise stop? Either way, your best solution is to email support (support@tormek.se). The noise is generally an easy user fix.
Keep us posted.
Ken
The noise with the T8 is usually with the lift mechanism of the water trough. If you remove the water trough, does the noise stop? Either way, your best solution is to email support (support@tormek.se). The noise is generally an easy user fix.
Keep us posted.
Ken
#22
General Tormek Questions / Vibrations and noise Tormek T8
Last post by magnus - January 23, 2026, 05:50:42 PMHello
I recently got my new Tormek T8. Most is positive.
However there is quite a bit of vibrations from the machine when running. The vibrations is pretty annoying and can be felt in the whole workbench. This also makes the machine quite loud. It is much louder than my old T4. When i put my hand on the shell it is very tangible.
Since i don´t know what is normal i would like to ask you:
Can you feel vibrations from the shell of your machine when running?
(My old T4 (not very old) is super smooth- not even a tiny vibration can be felt when running)
all best
Magnus
I recently got my new Tormek T8. Most is positive.
However there is quite a bit of vibrations from the machine when running. The vibrations is pretty annoying and can be felt in the whole workbench. This also makes the machine quite loud. It is much louder than my old T4. When i put my hand on the shell it is very tangible.
Since i don´t know what is normal i would like to ask you:
Can you feel vibrations from the shell of your machine when running?
(My old T4 (not very old) is super smooth- not even a tiny vibration can be felt when running)
all best
Magnus
#23
General Tormek Questions / Re: Lubricating the RB-180 Rot...
Last post by John Hancock Sr - January 23, 2026, 01:14:35 AMQuote from: RichColvin on January 19, 2026, 01:39:42 AMMy first guess would be to use white lithium grease
This is what I would use. Very sticky and would not need reapplying all the time as much as a lighter product.
#24
Scissors Sharpening / Re: Excess Water Overflow When...
Last post by RickKrung - January 21, 2026, 03:28:21 PMYou may not really be doing anything wrong, it just happens. I use the drip trough extension that is intended for capturing spillage from long knives and a 3D printed drip tray attached to the front USB slots and still get water puddling below the machine. To keep that spillage off my workbench, I have been using a standard, old-school (literally) cafeteria tray. When using the Tormek ACC additive, I lift my T8 out after a while and pour the spillage back into the drip trough.
#25
Knife Sharpening / Re: CATRA Lab Results: Knife G...
Last post by Ken S - January 21, 2026, 07:29:14 AMEric,
I am pleased to see that you posted this topic. One of the outstanding aspects of this forum is how some of our members have really gone above and beyond in expanding the frontiers in sharpening. Dutchman's bevel angles inspired numerous sharpening apps. Sadly, the work of members like Jan and Wootz was cut short by their passing.
Eric, I applaud you for picking up the torch to continue this work. There remains much work to be done. I will follow your work and others with great interest. Even though much of this work exceeds my needs, the rising tide raises all boats.
Keep up the good work.
Ken
I am pleased to see that you posted this topic. One of the outstanding aspects of this forum is how some of our members have really gone above and beyond in expanding the frontiers in sharpening. Dutchman's bevel angles inspired numerous sharpening apps. Sadly, the work of members like Jan and Wootz was cut short by their passing.
Eric, I applaud you for picking up the torch to continue this work. There remains much work to be done. I will follow your work and others with great interest. Even though much of this work exceeds my needs, the rising tide raises all boats.
Keep up the good work.
Ken
#26
Scissors Sharpening / Excess Water Overflow When Sha...
Last post by Rossy66 - January 21, 2026, 04:33:03 AMNot sure what I am doing wrong but every pair of scissors I have sharpened (6) I get a pool of water on my table. It seems to be coming from when I move the scissors from right to left and the water run of the scissors is running down the left side of the wheel. It looks like the trough is seated correctly so I am not sure what I am doing wrong.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
#27
Knife Sharpening / Re: for our nerdier members:
Last post by John_B - January 20, 2026, 07:43:33 PMI would like to get one of these knives.
#28
Knife Sharpening / Re: for our nerdier members:
Last post by tgbto - January 20, 2026, 04:53:12 PMThat's a very interesting subject, thanks !
It incidentally explains also why many of the MagnaCut knives were sold out everywhere (and why there weren't many). Hopefully we will be able to see (and sharpen) MagnaMax chef knives.
It incidentally explains also why many of the MagnaCut knives were sold out everywhere (and why there weren't many). Hopefully we will be able to see (and sharpen) MagnaMax chef knives.
#29
Knife Sharpening / for our nerdier members:
Last post by Ken S - January 20, 2026, 04:25:14 PM #30
General Tormek Questions / Re: Lubricating the RB-180 Rot...
Last post by Tony Montana - January 20, 2026, 01:22:56 PMI use WD-40 for mine and it work great. It's easy to apply, easy to clean and it doesn't collect dust as much as grease does.