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#91
General Tormek Questions / Re: Tormek Leather wheel Compo...
Last post by Tormek T-8 - October 26, 2025, 06:47:18 PMWaking up this older thread, in spite of warnings about doing so.
I don't use my T-8 very often. But when I do it takes me a long time to do everything (and anything).
However, I was unhappy about how much compound had accumulated on my leather wheel.
I used mineral oil and the back of a hunting knife to get the leather all cleaned up. It took a long time and a lot of old compound came off.
I would put a little mineral oil on two or three places on the leather and then use my finger to spread the oil to both sides of the wheel and around the entire circumference. It was kind of amazing how many times I had to repeat this before the wheel was free of the caked globs of compound.
Once that cleaning was done I use the honing compound sparingly, but I used the same finger to make sure the compound was spread to both sides and all the way around the wheel before I started to hone.
I also use diamond paste on the leather wheel after the Tormek compound in the yellow tube. Same routine with my proprietary finger tool.
I always feel like sharpening takes me a lot longer than what I have seen in the videos. But there is nothing like a plane iron or a chisel that is sharpened to a mirror finish.
Anyone else feel like the videos are misleading as to the amount of time needed to do the job?
I don't use my T-8 very often. But when I do it takes me a long time to do everything (and anything).
However, I was unhappy about how much compound had accumulated on my leather wheel.
I used mineral oil and the back of a hunting knife to get the leather all cleaned up. It took a long time and a lot of old compound came off.
I would put a little mineral oil on two or three places on the leather and then use my finger to spread the oil to both sides of the wheel and around the entire circumference. It was kind of amazing how many times I had to repeat this before the wheel was free of the caked globs of compound.
Once that cleaning was done I use the honing compound sparingly, but I used the same finger to make sure the compound was spread to both sides and all the way around the wheel before I started to hone.
I also use diamond paste on the leather wheel after the Tormek compound in the yellow tube. Same routine with my proprietary finger tool.
I always feel like sharpening takes me a lot longer than what I have seen in the videos. But there is nothing like a plane iron or a chisel that is sharpened to a mirror finish.
Anyone else feel like the videos are misleading as to the amount of time needed to do the job?
#92
General Tormek Questions / Re: Adjusting stones
Last post by John Hancock Sr - October 26, 2025, 02:57:48 AMTormek recommend the fine side of the grader to dress the SJ wheel.
https://youtu.be/FirTgeSWYcw?si=zAW84HYGsfTeA45k
https://youtu.be/FirTgeSWYcw?si=zAW84HYGsfTeA45k
#93
General Tormek Questions / Re: Adjusting stones
Last post by RichColvin - October 25, 2025, 08:49:39 PMQuote from: Herman Trivilino on October 25, 2025, 08:10:07 PMI love your by-line:Quote from: Marr on October 19, 2025, 07:33:38 PMAbout the adjusting stone, what difference is that from a regular dual grit wetstone?
The SG grindstone can be graded with the two-sided stone grader to either a coarse or find grit. That grindstone alone is sufficient, especially for a beginner. I wouldn't invest in the SJ grindstone unless for some reason I found the SG unsatisfactory.
I sharpen all kinds of hand tools, mower blades, and kitchen knives. Been doing it for 23 years and have never had the need for anything other than the SG grindstone.
In my opinion it just doesn't pay to get a tool or a knife any sharper than what I get with the combination of the SG and the leather honing wheel. Not for my needs, anyway.
"Knowledge isn't free, you have to pay attention." R.P. Feynman
#94
General Tormek Questions / Re: Adjusting stones
Last post by Herman Trivilino - October 25, 2025, 08:10:07 PMQuote from: Marr on October 19, 2025, 07:33:38 PMAbout the adjusting stone, what difference is that from a regular dual grit wetstone?
The SG grindstone can be graded with the two-sided stone grader to either a coarse or find grit. That grindstone alone is sufficient, especially for a beginner. I wouldn't invest in the SJ grindstone unless for some reason I found the SG unsatisfactory.
I sharpen all kinds of hand tools, mower blades, and kitchen knives. Been doing it for 23 years and have never had the need for anything other than the SG grindstone.
In my opinion it just doesn't pay to get a tool or a knife any sharper than what I get with the combination of the SG and the leather honing wheel. Not for my needs, anyway.
#95
Hand Tool Woodworking / Re: How to grind a out of squa...
Last post by RichColvin - October 25, 2025, 04:53:35 PMIt could be that the alignment screws on the SE-77 are not set to provide you a square edge. That is why I designed the SE-77 Alignment Jig (https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Jigs-SE-77-Alignment.html). You can 3D print it and use it to ensure the SE-77 is aligned perfectly.
#96
General Tormek Questions / Re: Sharpening 28mm Rotary Bla...
Last post by RichColvin - October 25, 2025, 04:50:23 PMI've been thinking about this quite a bit since Yukon Jake posted the question 3 days ago.
The rotary knife jig I designed (https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Jigs-RotaryKnife.html) was a modification of the SVD-18x jig, providing a handle to make it easier to rotate the blade for a consistent sharpening process. It works; however I can no longer get the parts to make it as a stand-alone product. It could possibly be re-designed so that it could be 3D printed with a few off-the-shelf parts, and that is what I've been mulling.
In contrast, the Tormek RBS-140 Round Blade Sharpening Attachment (https://tormek.com/en/products/culinary/culinary-accessories/rbs-140-round-blade-sharpening-attachment) uses a different approach (the video on the linked site shows it well). I really like that approach; however it is noted on that page that this attachment only works on the T-2. I don't know if anyone has tried it on the other Tormek grinders (e.g., the T-4 or T-8). It looks like two of the parts are from the SVD-186-R, so I suspect it would work on the T-4 at least.
I think something with the same approach as the RBS-140 could also be designed for 3D printing. But I wonder if it would be safe enough for heavy use.
Thoughts from the community?
The rotary knife jig I designed (https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Jigs-RotaryKnife.html) was a modification of the SVD-18x jig, providing a handle to make it easier to rotate the blade for a consistent sharpening process. It works; however I can no longer get the parts to make it as a stand-alone product. It could possibly be re-designed so that it could be 3D printed with a few off-the-shelf parts, and that is what I've been mulling.
In contrast, the Tormek RBS-140 Round Blade Sharpening Attachment (https://tormek.com/en/products/culinary/culinary-accessories/rbs-140-round-blade-sharpening-attachment) uses a different approach (the video on the linked site shows it well). I really like that approach; however it is noted on that page that this attachment only works on the T-2. I don't know if anyone has tried it on the other Tormek grinders (e.g., the T-4 or T-8). It looks like two of the parts are from the SVD-186-R, so I suspect it would work on the T-4 at least.
I think something with the same approach as the RBS-140 could also be designed for 3D printing. But I wonder if it would be safe enough for heavy use.
Thoughts from the community?
#97
General Tormek Questions / Re: Closing down sale Canada
Last post by GeoBoy - October 24, 2025, 05:42:48 PMThey are not shipping to the USA.
#98
General Tormek Questions / Closing down sale Canada
Last post by John Hancock Sr - October 24, 2025, 01:23:53 AMSaw this on FB. These guys have a 25% closing down sale on and they have a bunch 'o Tormek stuff
https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/sharpening?fbclid=IwRlRTSANnl7NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHugBxRsukMmknH2f8nL0GIm_Flogt5_FaHBTtDl7rXeJekvmA0By-uiIfCV8_aem_AKMEUwIUh3aoYGJFW2IPpw
https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/sharpening?fbclid=IwRlRTSANnl7NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHugBxRsukMmknH2f8nL0GIm_Flogt5_FaHBTtDl7rXeJekvmA0By-uiIfCV8_aem_AKMEUwIUh3aoYGJFW2IPpw
#99
General Tormek Questions / Re: Sharpening 28mm Rotary Bla...
Last post by John Hancock Sr - October 23, 2025, 11:31:40 PMQuote from: AKMike on October 23, 2025, 10:26:33 PMThe SVD-185,186,186R all come with a shaft specifically for rotary cutters, or am I confusing blades and jigs?You are correct. Specifically designed for small carbide inserts but may also be used for round blades, depending.
Mike
#100
General Tormek Questions / Re: Tormek T7 Setup - Grinding...
Last post by John Hancock Sr - October 23, 2025, 11:29:22 PMThe MSK-250 is stainless steel as well so a highly recommended upgrade. Also get yourself a tub or tube of white lithium grease for the shaft. I also always remove any sharpening wheels between sessions.