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#81

Knife Sharpening / Re: How to achieve less than 1...

Last post by Andy - February 17, 2026, 08:36:55 AM

Thanks, Dan.
I don't have access to the photo on that site.

#82

Gardening Tools / Re: Approach to sharpening law...

Last post by Royale - February 17, 2026, 05:09:51 AM

I think something to consider when sharpening things designed to spin, is the balance of it.

I've never sharpened lawnmower blades before, but I have sharpened a giant 35cm deli meat slicer blade. I was very mindful to keep the sharpening as even as possible around the entire circumference, and waiting on any complaints/feedback from the customer.

#83

General Tormek Questions / Re: Possible new section for G...

Last post by Ken S - February 16, 2026, 01:41:45 PM

Done. Thank you, Tormek IT!

Ken

#84

Gardening Tools / Approach to sharpening lawn mo...

Last post by Rossy66 - February 16, 2026, 01:11:23 PM

First, thanks to Ken S for starting this section and I hope it will help others.

I have been asked a couple of times to sharpen lawn mower blades and was wondering is anyone has experience in grit selection. I have both the SG-250 and DF-250 and was wondering if I could just use the SG-250 with the rough grit and no honing as its just cutting grass and docent need to be refined? I have watched a couple of videos and pretty much all people use a grinder which I thought would effect the temper of the edge which, again may be OK as its only cutting grass.

Thanks

#85

General Tormek Questions / Re: Should I buy the LA-220 ev...

Last post by Rossy66 - February 16, 2026, 12:48:27 PM

I rewatched the wheel comparison video and Wolfgang suggested slightly wetting the composite wheel for a finer polish so I gave it a try and lo and behold, I noticed a large difference on how finely  the polished/honed edge looked so that's the route I will take going forward.

#86

Knife Sharpening / Re: Noobie Advice About Stones

Last post by RichColvin - February 15, 2026, 10:37:14 PM

I plotted the speed of the grinding surface vs. the diameter of the grinding wheel (for the T-8).  As shown in the chart, at 220mm, the speed is 88%, and at 180mm, it is 72%.

#87

Wood Turning / Re: 30 to 35

Last post by Sawboy - February 15, 2026, 09:36:08 PM

Thanks Rich ... will try this.

#88

Knife Sharpening / Re: How to achieve less than 1...

Last post by Dan - February 15, 2026, 07:04:25 PM

It must have been a good test. But I didn't understand anything. The translation must have been imperfect.

The translation to what language ? @3D Anvil's message makes perfect sense...

"I use the Uline catalogue" this is not clear and  "whittling hair" 
 

The uline catalogue is an American company brochure.
A paper brochure like this
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7sEAAOSwz79hM67K/s-l1600.jpg

"whittling" means cutting off or slicing off little pieces from something. Like in this picture.
https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/shutterstock_1324472411-carve.jpg

If you can whittle a hair, the knife must be very sharp!

#89

Knife Sharpening / Re: Dc-250 - Df-250 - Sg-250?

Last post by Rossy66 - February 15, 2026, 06:56:54 PM

I thought this was a great video and helped me make me final decision on what wheels to buy.

https://www.youtube.com/live/Gg4R9jxtKfI?si=iwhJu9dNjfk5vHAd

#90

Knife Sharpening / Re: Noobie Advice About Stones

Last post by RichColvin - February 15, 2026, 06:43:51 PM

Ken,

That is an interesting point that I've not considered.  Thank you.

Rich