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#81
Knife Sharpening / Re: Is there still a wire burr...
Last post by Sir Amwell - December 04, 2025, 12:49:53 AMI initially grind and then refine on a 1000 grit CBN wheel on Tormek.
I then hone on a leather belt on WSKO with Tormek paste.
I estimate the blade taper for a given knife.
Say I want to hone exact angle I compensate for the blade taper and set the WSKO accordingly.
So if I ground at 15 degrees per side on Tormek.
If the taper on the knife is 1.5 degrees per side then I set the WSKO to 13.5 degrees to hone exact.
For most knives I hone at plus 1.5-2 degrees per side initially.
Then at exact to finally remove the burr.
Make sense?
PM me if you want more details/explanation.
I then hone on a leather belt on WSKO with Tormek paste.
I estimate the blade taper for a given knife.
Say I want to hone exact angle I compensate for the blade taper and set the WSKO accordingly.
So if I ground at 15 degrees per side on Tormek.
If the taper on the knife is 1.5 degrees per side then I set the WSKO to 13.5 degrees to hone exact.
For most knives I hone at plus 1.5-2 degrees per side initially.
Then at exact to finally remove the burr.
Make sense?
PM me if you want more details/explanation.
#82
Knife Sharpening / Re: Is there still a wire burr...
Last post by Andy - December 03, 2025, 10:44:04 PMQuote from: Sir Amwell on July 21, 2025, 01:07:49 AMhen hone at +0.5 degrees on a WSKO blade attachment with leather belt and Tormek honing compound, followed by exact on a leather belt with 5 micron diamond compound. Repeatable.Good afternoon. How do you honing on a WSKO? Using guides or using in limbo?
Andrii
from Ukraine.
#83
General Tormek Questions / Re: Angle Gauge
Last post by Ken S - December 03, 2025, 10:37:48 PMRich has several useful and reasonably priced 3D designed tools on his website. They are availably either ready made or just the plans for those who have a 3D printer or access to one.
For many years, I have recommended getting to know a local machinist. I would like to amend that recommend that recommendation to also include either acquiring a 3D printer or getting to know someone with access to one.
Going back a number of years, the problem for third party vendors has been the cost of international shipping. Living in the US, I have paid for shipping to or from Australia and Europe several times. Often the cost of shipping was more than the value of the article. Tariffs further complicate this. I have several tools from Rich's Colvin Tools. They are well designed and manufactured. Rich provides a useful function of providing useful accessories for the US market at affordable prices and very reasonable shipping costs.
Ken
For many years, I have recommended getting to know a local machinist. I would like to amend that recommend that recommendation to also include either acquiring a 3D printer or getting to know someone with access to one.
Going back a number of years, the problem for third party vendors has been the cost of international shipping. Living in the US, I have paid for shipping to or from Australia and Europe several times. Often the cost of shipping was more than the value of the article. Tariffs further complicate this. I have several tools from Rich's Colvin Tools. They are well designed and manufactured. Rich provides a useful function of providing useful accessories for the US market at affordable prices and very reasonable shipping costs.
Ken
#84
Knife Sharpening / Re: Did I make a mistake?
Last post by Ken S - December 03, 2025, 04:41:37 PMWelcome to the forum, David. I do not think you made a bad decision with the composite honing wheel.
The original purpose of the composite honing wheel (in combination with the 600 grit diamond wheel) was to provide the T2 with wheels which would require neither water nor honing paste. This was judged more efficient in a commercial kitchen environment.
The composite wheel can be made to work more efficiently by modifying the grinding technique slightly. Make the last few passes with very light pressure. This removes most of the burr before using the honing wheel. Johan demonstrates this in the online class about the T2.
Ken
#85
Knife Sharpening / Re: DIY knife jig
Last post by Columbo - December 03, 2025, 03:39:15 PMHow did u make to white plastic cup?
#86
Knife Sharpening / Did I make a mistake?
Last post by Rossy66 - December 03, 2025, 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
#87
General Tormek Questions / Re: Ionut's Small Knife Jig
Last post by kwakster - December 02, 2025, 10:01:39 PMMurph,is that you ?
#88
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)!
#89
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.
#90
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)