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#41
Knife Sharpening / Re: Shun Fuji Knives
Last post by HaioPaio - August 18, 2025, 01:51:24 PMWas it that one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC3xlKrJUtg
#42
Knife Sharpening / Re: Shun Fuji Knives
Last post by zambhia - August 18, 2025, 12:35:31 PMQuote from: BPalv on June 22, 2025, 06:45:46 PMI have a set of Shun Classic's. VG-Max is the steel. Hard and brittle. The late great Vadim did a video on sharpening Shuns. That may be of some benefit to you.Hello, is it possible have the link for the sharpening Shun Classic's? Thanks in advance!
On a positive note, once mine have been properly apexed I rarely have to sharpen them again. Stropping will bring them back to sub 100 scores on the BESS for a long, long time. Probably have to grind mine less than once a year and then it's using a high grit for any imperfections.
As for sharpening I would stay with something that would do do well with that steel...I use CBN but I imagine diamond would do just fine.
#43
General Tormek Questions / Re: Tormek Supergrind 1200
Last post by John Hancock Sr - August 18, 2025, 01:57:26 AMOn the money Ken. Look through the playlist and find the videos that you need. You will find one on chisel sharpening.
#44
General Tormek Questions / Re: Tormek Supergrind 1200
Last post by Ken S - August 17, 2025, 02:46:46 PMKiki,
From one 75 year old to another, welcome to the forum. Your chisel memories will soon return. A fairly recent innovation at Tormek originally caused by the Covid shut down in the Tormek Online Classes, an ongoing series of more than twenty video clases. The third class deals specifically with chisels. Here is a link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/wMATay8ITE8?si=y04P72TrUBb2GqGN
The classes are taught by Tormek's top trainers. One of their primary advantages is the ability to be watched multiple times. I find that I learn more from each watching. The chisel class is a very good starting point, although, I believe you will benefit from many of them.
A second suggestion is to register your Tormek online (www.tormek.com). Registration allows you to view and download the latest version of the handbook, a valuable reference. There is no charge for either the online classes or the online handbook. Incidentally, the online classes are available in Swedish, English, French and German and the handbook is available in at least a dozen languages.
Please keep posting. You are among friends. We are all learning.
Ken
From one 75 year old to another, welcome to the forum. Your chisel memories will soon return. A fairly recent innovation at Tormek originally caused by the Covid shut down in the Tormek Online Classes, an ongoing series of more than twenty video clases. The third class deals specifically with chisels. Here is a link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/wMATay8ITE8?si=y04P72TrUBb2GqGN
The classes are taught by Tormek's top trainers. One of their primary advantages is the ability to be watched multiple times. I find that I learn more from each watching. The chisel class is a very good starting point, although, I believe you will benefit from many of them.
A second suggestion is to register your Tormek online (www.tormek.com). Registration allows you to view and download the latest version of the handbook, a valuable reference. There is no charge for either the online classes or the online handbook. Incidentally, the online classes are available in Swedish, English, French and German and the handbook is available in at least a dozen languages.
Please keep posting. You are among friends. We are all learning.
Ken
#45
General Tormek Questions / Tormek Supergrind 1200
Last post by Kikithefirst - August 17, 2025, 01:41:09 PMI bought this over 20 years ago and haven't used it for a long time. I find I can't remember how to sharpen chisels. I remember holding the jig over the protruding arm of the support with the wheel turning away from me. If I do this it the chisel is at a very steep angle and I have to lean very far over the arm. What am I doing wrong. Please be patient, I'm now 75!
#46
General Tormek Questions / Re: Why No CBN Wheels > 1200?
Last post by HaioPaio - August 15, 2025, 02:36:09 PMInfos regarding metal dust:
https://biologyinsights.com/what-happens-if-you-inhale-metal-dust/
https://biologyinsights.com/what-happens-if-you-inhale-metal-dust/
#47
General Tormek Questions / Re: Why No CBN Wheels > 1200?
Last post by John Hancock Sr - August 15, 2025, 10:49:19 AMQuote from: geppetto425@gmail.com on August 12, 2025, 01:48:16 AMCheaper than diamond and they don't require a water bathThere is no "need" for water for either CBN or diamond on a slow speed grinder. The reason that Tormek recommends lube is for dust suppression and longer life.
#48
General Tormek Questions / Re: Why No CBN Wheels > 1200?
Last post by Ken S - August 12, 2025, 10:54:10 PM"and they don't require a water bath". The problem with not using a water bath (ideally with an anti corrosion additive) is grinding dust. That's why experienced
dry grinders generally wear dust masks.
Ken
dry grinders generally wear dust masks.
Ken
#49
General Tormek Questions / Re: Why No CBN Wheels > 1200?
Last post by geppetto425@gmail.com - August 12, 2025, 01:48:16 AMCheaper than diamond and they don't require a water bath
#50
General Tormek Questions / Re: Stone!
Last post by John Hancock Sr - August 12, 2025, 01:25:40 AMVery nice indeed. Once again Tormek support step up to the plate.
FYI I use white lithium grease which is recommended by Tormek. I picked up a 500g tub from my local automotive store. It is very sticky and use it for many applications.
FYI I use white lithium grease which is recommended by Tormek. I picked up a 500g tub from my local automotive store. It is very sticky and use it for many applications.