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gouging sharpeners
some of the sharpening systems out there will seriously gouge your wallet the tormek is ridiculous for that price it should be automated and where are the automated sharpeners hmmm maybe that desktop waterjet could do this |
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On 11/24/2016 10:28 AM, Electric Comet wrote:
some of the sharpening systems out there will seriously gouge your wallet the tormek is ridiculous for that price it should be automated and where are the automated sharpeners hmmm maybe that desktop waterjet could do this In Canada, the Tormek: http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/pag...=1,43072,67090 Chinese knock-off: http://www.busybeetools.com/products...r-craftex.html These systems are not really made for turning tools. Graham |
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"graham" wrote in message news In Canada, the Tormek: http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/pag...=1,43072,67090 Chinese knock-off: http://www.busybeetools.com/products...r-craftex.html These systems are not really made for turning tools. Graham I don't know about the Chinese knock-off, but the Tormek sharpens turning tools just fine. What it's not good for is shaping tools, since it turns slow and has a fine stone. But Tormek sells an adapter that you can set up so that you can use the Tormek jigs with a dry grinding wheel when you have a lot of metal to remove, like when you're changing the profile on a tool. Then just take the jig and the tool over to the Tormek for final sharpening and honing, if you hone your turning tools. I use the system that way and it makes a great setup. Tom |
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tdacon wrote:
"graham" wrote in message news In Canada, the Tormek: http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/pag...=1,43072,67090 Chinese knock-off: http://www.busybeetools.com/products...r-craftex.html These systems are not really made for turning tools. Graham I don't know about the Chinese knock-off, but the Tormek sharpens turning tools just fine. What it's not good for is shaping tools, since it turns slow and has a fine stone. But Tormek sells an adapter that you can set up so that you can use the Tormek jigs with a dry grinding wheel when you have a lot of metal to remove, like when you're changing the profile on a tool. Then just take the jig and the tool over to the Tormek for final sharpening and honing, if you hone your turning tools. I use the system that way and it makes a great setup. Tom I use a 1 x 40 inch belt sander from Grizzly. The table is set at the angle I like. With a blue sharpening belt from Lee Valley I can sharpen three bowl gouges in half a minute. I don't know if they will shave (I have a razor for that), but they will sure peel off the wood. -- GW Ross If ignorance is bliss, why aren't more people happy? |
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On Thu, 24 Nov 2016 15:11:58 -0800, "tdacon"
wrote: "graham" wrote in message news In Canada, the Tormek: http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/pag...=1,43072,67090 Chinese knock-off: http://www.busybeetools.com/products...r-craftex.html These systems are not really made for turning tools. Graham I don't know about the Chinese knock-off, but the Tormek sharpens turning tools just fine. What it's not good for is shaping tools, since it turns slow and has a fine stone. But Tormek sells an adapter that you can set up so that you can use the Tormek jigs with a dry grinding wheel when you have a lot of metal to remove, like when you're changing the profile on a tool. Then just take the jig and the tool over to the Tormek for final sharpening and honing, if you hone your turning tools. I use the system that way and it makes a great setup. Tom It took me about 20 years, but I finally learned the difference between grinding and sharpening... I now have a high speed grinder and a low speed... As Kevin does, I also use a 1" belt sander to touching up a tool... |
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On 2016-11-24 17:50:17 +0000, graham said:
On 11/24/2016 10:28 AM, Electric Comet wrote: some of the sharpening systems out there will seriously gouge your wallet the tormek is ridiculous for that price it should be automated and where are the automated sharpeners hmmm maybe that desktop waterjet could do this In Canada, the Tormek: http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/pag...=1,43072,67090 Chinese knock-off: http://www.busybeetools.com/products...r-craftex.html These systems are not really made for turning tools. Graham FYI, BusyBee is (or at least was) owned by the brother of the guy that owns Grizzly Which is why they often have identical lines of tools |
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On 11/26/2016 8:17 AM, Ralph E Lindberg wrote:
On 2016-11-24 17:50:17 +0000, graham said: On 11/24/2016 10:28 AM, Electric Comet wrote: some of the sharpening systems out there will seriously gouge your wallet the tormek is ridiculous for that price it should be automated and where are the automated sharpeners hmmm maybe that desktop waterjet could do this In Canada, the Tormek: http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/pag...=1,43072,67090 Chinese knock-off: http://www.busybeetools.com/products...r-craftex.html These systems are not really made for turning tools. Graham FYI, BusyBee is (or at least was) owned by the brother of the guy that owns Grizzly Which is why they often have identical lines of tools I always thought the 2 companies were related, Grizzly in WA, Busy Bee in BC. The only difference is the paint colour. |
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On Sat, 26 Nov 2016 07:17:59 -0800
Ralph E Lindberg wrote: FYI, BusyBee is (or at least was) owned by the brother of the guy that owns Grizzly going for a different demographic based on age and or trying to win customers back that gave up on grizzly due to low quality |
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On Sat, 26 Nov 2016 14:55:43 -0700
graham wrote: I always thought the 2 companies were related, Grizzly in WA, Busy Bee in BC. The only difference is the paint colour. one for canadians and one for us probably due to shipping costs but same chinese source |
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On Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:25:50 -0500
"G. Ross" wrote: I use a 1 x 40 inch belt sander from Grizzly. The table is set at the angle I like. With a blue sharpening belt from Lee Valley I can like this idea why is the belt blue is it to designate as a sharpening belt or is it the material or both sharpen three bowl gouges in half a minute. I don't know if they will shave (I have a razor for that), but they will sure peel off the wood. plus you need that special face plate for shaving |
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The Tormek has the ability and tools for sharpening hand carving tools
and lathe turning tools. I have edition 10.1 of the manual. I also have the DVD. SVS-38 for hand gouges v-tools wood chisels and square carving - short with a straight shank. SVD-185 is improved for V-tools. SV-50 square carving chisels SVD - 185 Gouge Jig - Turning and carving - straight or bent. Fingernail gouge bowl gouge and standard one as well. svs-50 multi Jig Turning and carving tools. SE-76 for the hand splitting / wood chisels & flat and plane irons (max 3") Martin H. Eastburn On 11/24/2016 11:50 AM, graham wrote: On 11/24/2016 10:28 AM, Electric Comet wrote: some of the sharpening systems out there will seriously gouge your wallet the tormek is ridiculous for that price it should be automated and where are the automated sharpeners hmmm maybe that desktop waterjet could do this In Canada, the Tormek: http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/pag...=1,43072,67090 Chinese knock-off: http://www.busybeetools.com/products...r-craftex.html These systems are not really made for turning tools. Graham |
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