Andy Dingley wrote:
On Mon, 03 May 2004 18:10:23 +0100, Andy Hall
wrote:


Rubbish. Have you actually used a Tormek machine?


Of course. As wet wheel machines, they're pretty good. Although their
stones could be better and the price really is ridiculous.


If you haven't been able to achieve at least as good as the scary
sharp technique then you are doing something wrong.


So how does one flatten the back of a chisel using a Tormek ? I can
do the bevel in a few minutes by any technique you like. It's getting
the backs flat that takes the time.

That is simplicity itself. You use the side of the wheel. Very quick and
very efficient.

When the blade is sharp, you can then strop it on the leather wheel and
make it even better (I have a couple of chisels that I have given a
mirrored finish to).

--
Howard Neil