SVD-180 and SVD-185

[Rich102]

Hi,
I have an early SVD-180. How is the SVD-185 different and can I upgrade the SVD-180?
Also I have play in the plastic/nylon sleeve that slides on the universal support. Is there a replacement part for this?
Thanks,
Rich.

[Rich102]

Also here is an interesting link to a wet vs dry grinding study:
http://designer.webdzinz.co.nz/barryswoodturning/articles/sharpening.html

[Jeff Farris]

The difference is that the SVD-185 has an improved clamping pad that does a better job of centering the gouge in the jig, and will do it with virtually any size or style of gouge.  The SVD-185 also has an adapter to sharpen small scraper insert tips. The SVD-180 can be upgraded to the SVD-185 with the SVD-005 Upgrade Kit. For USA customers, visit http://www.tormekstore.com and click the link for "Upgrades & Replacements".  The replacement bushings are available in the section titled "Repair Parts".

[Rich102]

Thanks Jeff!

[creeve]

Jeff,

Is it correct the SVD-005 Upgrade Kit does not come with the larger M8 replacement bushing required to fully upgrade a SVD-180 to a SVD-185 (so the new larger knob screw can be screwed into the old holder with a smaller bushing)?

Thanks,
  Chris

[Jeff Farris]

Chris,

The M-8 insert is only needed on the very first production run of the SVD-180, which is a small percentage of the total production of the SVD-180.  It is available at no charge to anyone who purchases the SVD-005.  Unfortunately we've not done a very good job of explaining that either before or after the sale of the SVD-005. 

Do you need one? 

[Jeff Farris]

Chris,

Noticed that you had an order with our parts department for the M-8 insert, but I didn't catch it before your credit card was processed.  A credit for the purchase was issued today.

[creeve]

Hi Jeff,

Excellent customer services - providing me credit for my M-8 insert purchase without me even asking (since I had a first production run of the SVD-180)!!


I received the insert in the mail in a day or so from when I ordered it and installed it and forgot to check this site for the reply to my question.

I just noticed on my credit card statement that I received a credit for the purchase of the M-8 insert and logged onto this site to thank you.

  Chris