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#71
General Tormek Questions / Re: Product redesign announcem...
Last post by John Hancock Sr - October 09, 2025, 01:15:43 PMAfter seeing the video I will not be upgrading. Definitely an improvement but not worth it for me considering how often I sharpen scissors.
#72
General Tormek Questions / Re: Product redesign announcem...
Last post by John Hancock Sr - October 09, 2025, 12:18:06 AMSC-60 scissor jig. Have yet to watch the whole video. Though that might be the case.
#73
General Tormek Questions / Re: Add CBN wheel to left side...
Last post by lady_shock - October 07, 2025, 04:42:33 PMThanks for the great advice. I took it all and went with the expender and water tray from SlipaKniven. Sadly not a very economical approach as the 100% tariff added $99 to the purchase...
#74
General Tormek Questions / Re: Drive wheel not engaging.
Last post by Ken S - October 06, 2025, 09:09:21 AMThis may be a good time to remind everyone to register their Tormek machines on the Tormek website. The service is free, and extends the regular warranty from five years by another three years. Registration is simple and well explained on the website. registration also allows access to the latest online edition of the handbook. I have found it very to have the handbook loaded onto my ipad. The online handbook is available in sixteen languages at no charge to registered owners.
Don't overlook Tormek support (support@tormek.se). Things which we users might possible encounter once, support handles on a daily basis.
Ken
Don't overlook Tormek support (support@tormek.se). Things which we users might possible encounter once, support handles on a daily basis.
Ken
#75
General Tormek Questions / Re: Drive wheel not engaging.
Last post by John Hancock Sr - October 06, 2025, 07:06:36 AMRemove the drive wheel and make sue that the motor swings freely on its mount. Have a look inside at the motor mount pivot point. It sounds like something has been dislodged or even broken.
#76
General Tormek Questions / Re: Drive wheel not engaging.
Last post by Ken S - October 06, 2025, 04:45:14 AMWelcome to the forum, Dillon.
Your problem is generally corrected by removing the leather honing wheel and roughing up the rubber drive wheel a bit with abrasive paper to create more friction. This is covered in the handbook and several online classes. The good part is that I don't recall anyone needing to do it more than once.
Please let us know either way, whether it works or not.
Ken
Your problem is generally corrected by removing the leather honing wheel and roughing up the rubber drive wheel a bit with abrasive paper to create more friction. This is covered in the handbook and several online classes. The good part is that I don't recall anyone needing to do it more than once.
Please let us know either way, whether it works or not.
Ken
#77
General Tormek Questions / Drive wheel not engaging.
Last post by potentpotables - October 06, 2025, 02:32:03 AMI have a Tormek T8 that is fairly new.
It was working when I packed it up to move houses. It was not working when I opened the package again.
Nothing seems to be damaged, but the friction wheel will no longer engage with the drive wheel. They are very close to each other but do not make contact.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
It was working when I packed it up to move houses. It was not working when I opened the package again.
Nothing seems to be damaged, but the friction wheel will no longer engage with the drive wheel. They are very close to each other but do not make contact.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#78
General Tormek Questions / Re: Supergrind 2000 worth it?
Last post by Herman Trivilino - October 05, 2025, 07:03:10 PMQuote from: staze on September 28, 2025, 04:59:05 AMWondering if a supergrind 2000 is worth it these days for $400? Comes with a fair number of accessories.
A resounding yes from me. Mine was purchased in 2002 and is still running strong. Improvements in jig design and new jigs will still fit it.
For example, many years ago when I saw the then-new micro adjust feature for the Universal Support Bar (USB) I had the option of buying the new USB or modifying mine. I chose the latter, threading the shaft and buying a nut as the micro adjuster. It's still working many years later, and I've even refined it by cementing the nut into a juice cap cover, and then filing flat the face of the threaded shaft that faces the set screw. Give it a start and it spins on its own. Yankee ingenuity, don't ya know!
#79
General Tormek Questions / New online class featuring a r...
Last post by Ken S - October 05, 2025, 12:35:00 PMTormek Icon Reinvented
A forgotten Tormek hero just got a new design! It will be released on Wednesday October 8. Join us live to be among the first ones to see it and ask your questions about it to our Tormek expert. We hope you are as hyped as we are!
Tune in on October 8th to learn everything you need to know about our latest release.
When?
🕞 Wednesday, October 8, 3.30 PM Sharp
(3.30 PM, Swedish time, CET / 9.30 AM, US Eastern Time, ET)
Watch it on YouTube
Ken
A forgotten Tormek hero just got a new design! It will be released on Wednesday October 8. Join us live to be among the first ones to see it and ask your questions about it to our Tormek expert. We hope you are as hyped as we are!
Tune in on October 8th to learn everything you need to know about our latest release.
When?
🕞 Wednesday, October 8, 3.30 PM Sharp
(3.30 PM, Swedish time, CET / 9.30 AM, US Eastern Time, ET)
Watch it on YouTube
Ken
#80
General Tormek Questions / Re: Add CBN wheel to left side...
Last post by Ken S - October 05, 2025, 12:26:54 PMThose of us who follow my posts may realize that I generally lean toward Tormek products and technique. However, I try to remain open minded. I was an early convert to Herman's Homemade Small Platform. I purchased my first Frontal Vertical Base from Wootz (KnifeGrinders) long before Tormek introduced the MB-102
I have never liked using dry wheels on a T8.
I think we have two issues here:
1) The use of a second grinding wheel on a Tormek
2) The use of that wheel dry.
I have no problem with Slipakniven. I purchased several items from Slipakniven and have no complaints about their service or the quality of their products. For anyone wishing to use a second wheel, I would recommend also purchasing their threaded nut and plastic extra tray and mount. I would not use any wheel dry with a T8 and recommend using ACC.
Ken
I have never liked using dry wheels on a T8.
I think we have two issues here:
1) The use of a second grinding wheel on a Tormek
2) The use of that wheel dry.
I have no problem with Slipakniven. I purchased several items from Slipakniven and have no complaints about their service or the quality of their products. For anyone wishing to use a second wheel, I would recommend also purchasing their threaded nut and plastic extra tray and mount. I would not use any wheel dry with a T8 and recommend using ACC.
Ken