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#21

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife restoration - NYKC H...

Last post by kwakster - July 27, 2026, 11:07:58 AM

You could very well be right about that.
The air rifle had been previously lubricated with another type of oil (Tri-Flow), but it was already rather dry again when i applied the Ballistol.

#22

Knife Sharpening / Re: How to achieve less than 1...

Last post by tgbto - July 27, 2026, 10:52:59 AM

It will also show you when you've stropped too much.

Can you elaborate on this ? What are the effects of too much stropping ? Do you mean honing on the honing wheel ? What is your process ?

I have never experience such a thing as too much honing, but maybe it is because I haven't done enough testing...

#23

General Tormek Questions / Re: T-4 Limescale Cleaning

Last post by John Hancock Sr - July 27, 2026, 05:22:08 AM

Not just any acid but citric acid. If the acid it too strong then you risk damage.

#24

General Tormek Questions / Re: T8 user, starting to get b...

Last post by John Hancock Sr - July 27, 2026, 05:19:09 AM

This can occur over time. I reshape the edge on a sander or fast grinder with the edge at right angles to the wheel then  once you have the correct overall shape go back to the Tomek and re-establish the bevel.

#25

General Tormek Questions / Re: Shutting down

Last post by Ken S - July 27, 2026, 12:44:29 AM

Rjje,

I agree with John. Support's email address is:
[email protected].

Keep us posted.

Ken

#26

General Tormek Questions / Re: Shutting down

Last post by Rjje - July 26, 2026, 10:55:58 PM

Contact support and ask them. They will sort it out.

Not something that should be happening.
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Thanks i will do that tomorrow 👍

#27

General Tormek Questions / Re: Shutting down

Last post by John_B - July 26, 2026, 10:43:41 PM

Contact support and ask them. They will sort it out.

Not something that should be happening.

#28

General Tormek Questions / Re: T-4 Limescale Cleaning

Last post by Ken S - July 26, 2026, 09:53:50 PM

Welcome to the forum, Ballacado. My first question is, do you drink this water? If not, why would you allow it to be used in your Tormek?

I apologize if this sounds harsh; it just looks like your employees have seriously abused your Tormek. I suggest you email your question and photos to support
([email protected]).

Good luck.

Ken

#29

General Tormek Questions / Shutting down

Last post by Rjje - July 26, 2026, 09:25:55 PM

Hello,

I have a brand new Tormek T-8. After about one hour of use, it suddenly stops. The motor is completely dead and makes no sound at all. After approximately five minutes, it starts working again by itself.

The motor housing is only slightly warm, not hot, and the grinding wheel turns freely by hand when the machine has stopped.

I have sharpened around 20–30 knives and have probably used fairly heavy pressure while grinding.

Is this normal behavior, or could there be a fault with the machine?

Thank you.

#30

General Tormek Questions / Re: T-4 Limescale Cleaning

Last post by Dan - July 25, 2026, 02:19:22 PM

I haven't got any expereience with this on my T8 but limescale is easily removed by soaking in Acid.
Not sure if any of the parts you want to treat are OK to soak or not.
The time needed depends on the strength of the acid you may use and the amount of limescale.
Lemon Juice and vinegar all the way up to more potent treatments are available
https://www.dynapipe.co.uk/how-to-remove-limescale.htm