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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. | 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 wheel can be have an effective 220 or 1000 grit surface.''' | ||
| + | http://www.tormek.com/en/accessories/grindstones/original_grindstone.php | ||
Before using the tool, understand these rules: | Before using the tool, understand these rules: | ||
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* Suggested Videos to watch: | * Suggested Videos to watch: | ||
'''-These videos do not replace reading the manuals!!''' | '''-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 | + | *Overview of the T-7 (TinkerMill has a T-8 the newest model): |
| − | *T-8 features highlights: http://www.tormek.com/en/machines/t8/index.php | + | http://www.tormek.com/en/machines/t7/t7_intro.php |
| + | *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. | *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 | http://www.tormek.com/en/jigs/index.php | ||
Other Resources: | Other Resources: | ||
| − | * Sharpening Chisels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QZtNnI7bA0 | + | * Sharpening Chisels: |
| − | http://www.tormek.com/en/jigs/se76/index.php | + | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QZtNnI7bA0 |
| + | http://www.tormek.com/en/jigs/se76/index.php | ||
Revision as of 15:30, 22 November 2016
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 wheel can be have an effective 220 or 1000 grit surface.
http://www.tormek.com/en/accessories/grindstones/original_grindstone.php
Before using the tool, understand these rules:
- Never operated the tool without water.
- Read the manuals before operation.
- 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
- 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
