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#51

General Tormek Questions / Re: SG Grindstone vs Diamond W...

Last post by MerryMadMick - November 05, 2024, 07:31:38 PM

Not sure if its relevant, but I use the SB as a first pass after I reset primary bevels on an aggressive CBN wheel or to repair heavily damaged chisels or plane irons.  I leave it set to an aggressive grit using a 80-grit diamond plate.

I don't sharpen carbide all that often, mainly O1, A2, W2, and PM-V11, but when I do the SB works the charm.  I'll finishing the edge with the SG set to a fine grit with a 400-grit diamond plate.

#52

General Tormek Questions / T1 availability

Last post by MerryMadMick - November 05, 2024, 07:19:31 PM

Hello.

I've been wanting to get a T1 that I can keep in the kitchen.  Talking to my usual Tormek suppliers they are unable to get stock for resale but I can get them from a kitchen supply retailer (Canada).  Would anyone know why a regular Tormek retailer would be unable to sell them?  I don't mind buying from the kitchen supply place but I'd rather support the business that supported me.


Thanks. 

[An addition to my earlier reply:]

#53

Tormek T-1 and T-2 / Re: Starting Knife Sharpening ...

Last post by Ken S - November 05, 2024, 06:12:23 AM

An addition to my earlier reply:

Granted, using the T1 instruction manual as a supporting source seems logical. However, I favor a different method of forming an opinion. I look for related topics on the forum. If I find several related topics with the same or similar difficulties, I conclude that there may be a problem, either with the Tormek product itself of with the way it is being used. If, on the other hand, I cannot find related problem topics based on actual first hand intended use, I become doubtful.

Personally, I doubt there will be any actual, in the field overheating problem. if I was a customer, I would be more concerned with having very sharp knives than possibly having a minor delay. I don't see much difference between sharpening your knives at home than with a very small side sharpening business. Understand that the primary market for the T1 is the home chef. If it appears that your sharpening business is growing faster than you expected, consider investing in a T2, T4, or T8 depending on how large you want to become.

#54

General Tormek Questions / Re: PR - 250 Renovation Projec...

Last post by Fragensteller - November 03, 2024, 01:29:21 PM

As I know the pr 250 was meant as a heavy duty machine - for big butcheries, slaughterhouses and so on. On my machine is a sticker from a central-clinic-kitchen. There are some informations here https://forum.tormek.com/index.php/topic,4040.msg27977.html#msg27977

Lets see what the support will answer :-)

Greetings

Thomas

#55

General Tormek Questions / Re: PR - 250 Renovation Projec...

Last post by Dan - November 02, 2024, 10:22:14 PM

the Tormek PR-250 would appear to be a dedicated knife sharpening machine 
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/tormek-pr-250-mit-stein-sg-250-220-1220356278/

https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/tormek-pr-250-mit-stein-sg-250-220-1220356278/#image_gallery_fullscreen
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/tormek-pr-250-mit-stein-sg-250-220-1220356278/#image_gallery_fullscreen

looks to me like the extra long support bar
https://tormek.com/en/products/accessories/us-430-extended-universal-support
would be suitable but maybe the position of the holes is not the same as the modern machines???

I think Tormek support would give best advice, like Ken says.

#56

General Tormek Questions / Re: PR - 250 Renovation Projec...

Last post by Ken S - November 02, 2024, 10:05:41 PM

Welcome to the forum, Thomas.

I am not familiar with the PR-250. However, do not despair. When I visited Tormek last year, I met Mats,the Head of Support. Mats is a very dedicated employee and a good fellow. He has been with Tormek since the 1980s, and may well have worked on building your Tormek.

Part of the Tormek philosophy is non obsolesce. Mats canadvise you on what what pieces you might needto get your PR-250 back on active duty. Here is a link to support (support@tormek.se)

Please keep us posted.

Ken

#57

General Tormek Questions / PR - 250 Renovation Project

Last post by Fragensteller - November 02, 2024, 04:31:45 PM

Brandnew member and also a new one in the tormek world :-)

Located here in germany and a self-sharpener for many years - but more on the rough and uneducated side.

Now i got a present from an old man here in my neigbourhood. A tormek PR-250 in a deeply negected condition.

After a lot of cleaning and derusting its running again! I sharpened some stuff free-handed to test the machine an i am realy pleased with this old machine.

Sadly there came not a single piece with it.

My first question is - what support bar fits and where can i find one.

Any suggestion is highly appreciated.

Best Regards

Thomas

#58

Scissors Sharpening / Re: Scissors sharpening diffic...

Last post by GeoBoy - November 02, 2024, 03:56:00 AM

Use the separate blades and close method to debut

If you watch the Tormek video on scissors they recommend that you draw the edge across the end grain of a small piece of wood to deburr. I think that the "close" method may tear the edge whereas wood may be less aggressive and leave a better edge.

I sharpen the scissors at Tormek's recommended angle, then draw the edge over the end grain and get very good results.

#59

Scissors Sharpening / Re: Scissors sharpening diffic...

Last post by Royale - November 01, 2024, 07:16:26 PM

All my scissors are cheap Ikea one. Some normal and some children sized.

I've sharpened a few old and worn Ikea brand scissors recently. The finishing touch was hammering the pivot rivets like they owed me money. If the scissors don't align/mate properly, then no amount of grinding would make them feel sharper.

#60

Tormek T-1 and T-2 / Re: Starting Knife Sharpening ...

Last post by John Hancock Sr - October 28, 2024, 11:03:36 PM

I am not convinced.

In my experience motor overheating is affected by several factors. One is the load on the motor. If you are sharpening a lot of generic kitchen knives which only need a freshen up then the load will be low and unlikely to overheat. If you are doing some heavy lifting such as cleaver or reshaping or removing chips then the pressure will be higher and place more load on the machine. Another one is ambient temperature. If you are in the tens or teens then the motor is unlikely to overheat but if you in the high thirties then you are much more likely to overheat.

While the average home sharpener who is in a airconded or cooler environment mat never have an overheating issue. A professional in a warmer climate may run into issues.