Tormek

The Tormeck is an incredibly capable sharpening tool and unlike grinding on a high speed grinder, it will protect the metal hardness of the cutting tool while restoring a damaged or dull blade. The jigs will insure proper angles on a blade.

This is not a standard grinder. It is a low speed water grinder. The stone wheel can be have an effective 220 or 1000 grit surface. Read the manuals for more information

http://www.tormek.com/en/accessories/grindstones/original_grindstone.php

Before using the tool, understand these rules:

• Never operate the tool without water.
• Read the manuals before operation.
• Suggested: Talk to someone who has used it before for a quick hands-on in person tutorial, about 10 minutes.
• Suggested Videos to watch:

-These videos do not replace reading the manuals!!

• Overview of the T-7 (TinkerMill has a T-8 the newest model):

http://www.tormek.com/en/machines/t7/t7_intro.php

• Great overview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm4uqx9s-UQ

• T-8 features highlights:

http://www.tormek.com/en/machines/t8/index.php

• Outline of the different Jigs. There are PDFs of the relevant jigs for proper usage associated with each jig page.

http://www.tormek.com/en/jigs/index.php

Other Resources:

• Sharpening Chisels:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QZtNnI7bA0
http://www.tormek.com/en/jigs/se76/index.php