Diamond Wheel problem

[georgegolesic]

Hello Everyone
A few years ago with the help of this forum I purchased a Diamond wheel 1200 for my Tormek 2000. I primarily use for sharpening turning tools.  It has been fantastic. I use the anticorosion solution and always clean the wheel afterward.  I have just noticed surface breakdown on the diamond wheel.  I am a hobby wood turner and have not overused the wheel.  I am quite surprised with the area of breakthrough.  I thought this wheel would have lasted a long time.
Anyone else have any experience with this type of problem and any suggestions. Have enclosed a picture.

[cbwx34]

Hello Everyone
A few years ago with the help of this forum I purchased a Diamond wheel 1200 for my Tormek 2000. I primarily use for sharpening turning tools.  It has been fantastic. I use the anticorosion solution and always clean the wheel afterward.  I have just noticed surface breakdown on the diamond wheel.  I am a hobby wood turner and have not overused the wheel.  I am quite surprised with the area of breakthrough.  I thought this wheel would have lasted a long time.
Anyone else have any experience with this type of problem and any suggestions. Have enclosed a picture.

This is one of those questions where you'll probably need to contact tormek support and see what they say...

support@tormek.se

[Ken S]

Welcome to the forum, George.

In the spirit of finding out more information, not being critical, I have three questions for you:

The 1200 (DE-250) Is the finest grit diamond wheel. Are you using a coarser grit wheel first for "the heavy lifting"?

Are you using light grinding pressure?

With gouges, are you trying to use the whole wheel or just concentrating on the center?

I agree with CB about consulting support.

Keep us posted.

Ken

[georgegolesic]

Hello Ken
I have the 1200 gritdiamond wheel on theTormek. I profiled all the gouges on a grinder first. Once I have the angles I have several jigs for the Diamond wheel and they never need changing.  Its just a matter of polishing the cutting edge on the Diamond wheel. I use light to moderate pressure and try to use the whole wheel.  I had taken a course with Glen Lucas and was introduced to the diamond wheels by him. I use his settings and gouges for turning and the results are extremely reproducible. I have been very happy with this set up and have used my Tormek regularly because of it.  I still use an inch grinder with CBN wheels for shaping gouges and steel removal. I use the Tormek for fine honing.
Hope this helps.