On Mon, 03 May 2004 20:15:19 +0100, 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.


I'm happy with mine on both counts.


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 ?

You use the side, as the makers recommend.

Then use the leather wheel to finish.

I also have the 2005 model which has a larger diameter wheel than the
1000 series...



I can
do the bevel in a few minutes by any technique you like. It's getting
the backs flat that takes the time.



..andy

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