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#91

General Tormek Questions / Re: Tormek T8 Water tray eleva...

Last post by hcab43 - February 06, 2026, 05:34:29 PM

Just to let everyone know that upport replied and apparently during shipment the machine was damaged so the the motor is misaligned and that's the problem.

#92

General Tormek Questions / Re: Tormek T8 Water tray eleva...

Last post by hcab43 - February 06, 2026, 12:40:42 PM

Now that I look at the rubber wheel when I raise the water tray the motor shaft is no longer touching the wheel so it just doesn't rotate I believe.

Heres a link for the inside when moving the water tray up and down:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17tgp_cEU2h1_payuDEFfkEo8BVZ-Ljiv/view?usp=sharing

A a link where it shows the rubber wheel stops making contact with the shaft when the water tray is being raised:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q2Ov6s5PwLwX8-NGNu3LmKbV4rOhBqND/view?usp=sharing

#93

Knife Sharpening / Re: Noobie Advice About Stones

Last post by John Hancock Sr - February 06, 2026, 01:07:42 AM

Agree completely with the previous answers. Just a couple of additional thoughts. Tormek say that the SG when fine graded gives you 1,000 grit. If you want to then you could then hand sharpen on the 3,000 stone then strop as you normally do since you would not be changing the bevel. What I do on high end knives is to strop on the Tormek wheel then hand strop with a quality green compound. On my nice chisels and plane irons is to do a few strokes on my 5000 grit ceramic stone and then hand strop. It is maybe 30 sec extra but seems to give me a slightly better edge. I also often refresh the edge on my woodworking tools on the 5000/hand strop which keeps it fresh and go back to the Tormek for major sharpenings. 

#94

Wood Turning / Re: well done extensive Glenn ...

Last post by John Hancock Sr - February 06, 2026, 12:57:29 AM

I'm looking for some cheap tools to practice on

If you do a search on AliExpress for "wood turning tools" then you will see quite a selection for some very reasonable prices. Make sure yu select the appropriate tools for the type of turning you want to do.

#95

Knife Sharpening / Re: Noobie Advice About Stones

Last post by Dulcmrman - February 05, 2026, 11:48:29 PM

Thank you for the advice.  I will work with the stock SG wheel until I become somewhat proficient and then decide if I want to acquire other stones.

Dennis

#96

Knife Sharpening / Re: BESS Tester

Last post by Andy - February 05, 2026, 05:54:39 PM

For a sharpener testing his work, the B accuracy is more than adequate. I recall Mike saying the same thing.
Ken

Mr. Ken, you made me happy.
Andy.

#97

Knife Sharpening / Re: BESS Tester

Last post by Andy - February 05, 2026, 05:39:50 PM

The difference between the two is the resolution : Model A has a 1g resolution, Model B has a 5g resolution (not justifying the price difference from a technical standpoint but hey, that's marketing for you).

So unless you have the constraint (and means) to measure up to a 1g resolution, model B will be more than sufficient. Whether your 105 BESS are actually 107 or 103 shouldn't change your life much. Plus as you know or will discover, BESS readings are somewhat of a personal thing, and you will probably pursue consistency (are my knives roughly as sharp as I want them) rather than 2g improvements (is my knife insignificantly sharper now that I have stropped it with aged newspaper instead of a recent edition).

Thank you very much. That's a great answer. I hope my life doesn't change.

#98

Knife Sharpening / Re: BESS Tester

Last post by Ken S - February 05, 2026, 03:46:32 PM

Andy,

I have used three different models of the BESS tester over the years. Unless you are planning to use the tester to document scientific testing, in my opinion, the enhanced accuracy of the A model is overkill. For a sharpener testing his work, the B accuracy is more than adequate. I recall Mike saying the same thing.

Incidentally, Mike passed away. He was a very good person and will be much missed. The business is presently being run by a family member. The edgeonup.com website has some excellent videos.

Ken

#99

Knife Sharpening / Re: BESS Tester

Last post by tgbto - February 05, 2026, 03:42:57 PM

The difference between the two is the resolution : Model A has a 1g resolution, Model B has a 5g resolution (not justifying the price difference from a technical standpoint but hey, that's marketing for you).

So unless you have the constraint (and means) to measure up to a 1g resolution, model B will be more than sufficient. Whether your 105 BESS are actually 107 or 103 shouldn't change your life much. Plus as you know or will discover, BESS readings are somewhat of a personal thing, and you will probably pursue consistency (are my knives roughly as sharp as I want them) rather than 2g improvements (is my knife insignificantly sharper now that I have stropped it with aged newspaper instead of a recent edition).

#100

Knife Sharpening / Re: BESS Tester

Last post by Andy - February 05, 2026, 03:17:03 PM

Hello, good people.Maybe this has already been discussed. But I found this relevant topic. I want to buy a BESS tester. I can't decide which model to choose. A or B. Help me choose. Model B is cheaper. If I hypothetically take measurements, will the readings on both devices be the same?