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#21
Knife Sharpening / Did I make a mistake?
Last post by Rossy66 - Yesterday at 12:24:50 PMNew Tormek user here and I am excited to start using my new equipment. I just received my order of a custom T8 with the DF 250 Diamond wheel and the composite wheel. I was watching some YouTube videos for further education as I am starting a knife sharpening business and want to learn as much as I can to be able to give the best customer service I can (I am an ex-chef and have been using stones to sharpen my knives for over 40 years).
I came across the video that I have posted below, and was wondering if I have made a mistake buying the composite wheel instead of the leather. If anyone could suggest any recommendations on how to get the best honing experience with the composite wheel, I would be most grateful.
https://youtu.be/m_FyLV6zSXw?si=w8Q8xqLya-rsBqqg
I came across the video that I have posted below, and was wondering if I have made a mistake buying the composite wheel instead of the leather. If anyone could suggest any recommendations on how to get the best honing experience with the composite wheel, I would be most grateful.
https://youtu.be/m_FyLV6zSXw?si=w8Q8xqLya-rsBqqg
#22
General Tormek Questions / Re: Ionut's Small Knife Jig
Last post by kwakster - December 02, 2025, 10:01:39 PMMurph,is that you ?
#23
General Tormek Questions / Re: Angle Gauge
Last post by John Hancock Sr - December 02, 2025, 12:53:49 AMSweet. Sent to my friendly 3D printer guy (AKA my son)!
#24
General Tormek Questions / Angle Gauge
Last post by RichColvin - November 30, 2025, 09:58:27 PMI've developed a simple, 3D-printed angle gauge which is available for anyone to print.
You can get the design at https://www.sharpeninghandbook.info/Jigs-AngleGauge.html.
You can get the design at https://www.sharpeninghandbook.info/Jigs-AngleGauge.html.
#25
General Tormek Questions / Re: Tormek T-8 switch does not...
Last post by HOSHIKEN - November 29, 2025, 02:42:52 AMMy Tormek T-8 Is Now Working – Thanks to Everyone for the Advice!
Hello everyone,
I wanted to give an update and say thank you.
My Tormek T-8 is finally working properly!
As many of you suggested, the issue was caused by the voltage difference between Japan (100V) and 230V machines. I purchased a step-up transformer (100V → 230V), and once I connected the machine through it, the power switch stayed on and the machine ran perfectly.
Thank you all very much for your helpful comments and advice.
Your support really helped me solve the problem.
Best regards,
Kenji (Japan)
Hello everyone,
I wanted to give an update and say thank you.
My Tormek T-8 is finally working properly!
As many of you suggested, the issue was caused by the voltage difference between Japan (100V) and 230V machines. I purchased a step-up transformer (100V → 230V), and once I connected the machine through it, the power switch stayed on and the machine ran perfectly.
Thank you all very much for your helpful comments and advice.
Your support really helped me solve the problem.
Best regards,
Kenji (Japan)
#26
General Tormek Questions / Re: The Tormek Story
Last post by HaioPaio - November 28, 2025, 07:24:17 AMHave a look here https://schleifjunkies.de/en/product/adapter-for-2-wheel/
#27
General Tormek Questions / using two wheels
Last post by Smallfarmtown - November 27, 2025, 09:38:58 PMKen
Years ago our friend from Australia had an adaptor for an T8 that would allow the use of two grinding wheels at the same time. Taking the honing wheel off. Do you know were I could buy one of those?
Rick
Years ago our friend from Australia had an adaptor for an T8 that would allow the use of two grinding wheels at the same time. Taking the honing wheel off. Do you know were I could buy one of those?
Rick
#28
General Tormek Questions / Re: COMMONLY USED TORMEK TERMS
Last post by Smallfarmtown - November 27, 2025, 09:33:30 PMI bought knives from pawn shops and practiced on them. I ended up selling a few on market place. I almost broke even.
#29
Knife Sharpening / Re: Lessons learnt from knife ...
Last post by Royale - November 25, 2025, 05:41:42 AMNo worries at all.
I'm always glad to share encounters with the "special people" that are somehow drawn to me, and anything about my workflow as well.
I'm always glad to share encounters with the "special people" that are somehow drawn to me, and anything about my workflow as well.
#30
Knife Sharpening / Re: Lessons learnt from knife ...
Last post by tgbto - November 24, 2025, 02:22:43 PMSorry sorry sorry, I meant that to be a tongue in cheek question ... I was talking about the BESS score of the alarm clock.