Tormek Shaping

[Paul Engel]

Rather than reinventing the wheel, I'd like to get some input from the AAW hive minds. I use a Tormek w/ the DF-250 for sharpening, and it's great. I'm getting experienced enough that I would like to do some shaping on my tools. Rather than get another device, I'd like to use the Tormek. One thought, since I have the original dual grit wheel that came with my Tormek, is to use the truing jig to take it to it's coarsest grit, and using that. I'm not sure if that's a tested approach or if it would just be a waste of time. Thoughts? Anyone doing this with success?

I've also seen some 80-grit CBN wheels that work on the Tormek advertised. One was as low as $185, but the higher quality ones seem to go for $250. The price isn't a real concern. I'm more interested in getting a quality wheel. Anyone go this route?

I'd love to hear recommendations on the best approach to launching my shaping adventure on the Tormek. Thanks!

 

[Brian LaRochelle]

I've been saving up to get a bunch of stuff from this place:

SlipaKniven – Wet Sharpening Accessories

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Like the double sided bar and 10 inch honing wheel. You might be interested in the 80 grit cbn wheel:

CBN wheel 80 grit 250 mm – SlipaKniven

slipakniven.com

I also have, and really suggest investing in an 8 inch low speed grinder for shaping and get jigs/attachments for your tormek, I had the first and it was great, but i prefer the second:

BGM-100 Bench Grinder Mounting Set

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OWC-1 Tormek Converter

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[Jim Reynolds]

Paul,

My bona fides. I have a T8, a OWC-1 on a 8" Rikon low speed grinder with CBN wheels and another 8" Rikon low speed grinder with BGM-100 and AlOx wheels.

I'm assuming that you have only a few tools you want to reshape. If this is the case, then I sort of second Brian's recommendation above, but rather than buying an 8" low speed grinder you have the advantage of having access to Greg Ellyson. I am virtually certain that he has a Wolverine setup and that he would be willing to let you reshape some tools. In that case all, you need in addition is a OWC-1 for $21, if he doesn't have one already.

If you don't want to impose on Greg and you want to use your Tormek, then I would consult the Tormek Grinding Wheel Guide to inform to grinding wheel purchase decision.

Good luck! If you do see Greg, please give him my best regards. Thank you.