04-06-2018, 12:06 PM
Thomas,
A bit of background information on "Tommy". While using a large grinding wheel is historically correct and very impressive, having a second grinder with a smaller wheel seemed intriguing. If the smaller grinder was very portable, it would be an interesting and functional conversation piece at things like family gatherings. The 250mm (10”) diameter Tormek SuperGrind wheel seems like an excellent candidate. Using the affectionate nickname Tommy for it seems a good fit. As it is named in your honor, using the Swedish word seemed a very good fit. Doing an online search for Tommy in Swedish profuced "Engelsk Soldat" (the traditional nickname for an English soldier, not our intention........)
So, we have stayed with Tommy.
Mike,
Your burr removal device is intriguing. (I would expect no less from you.
Ken
A bit of background information on "Tommy". While using a large grinding wheel is historically correct and very impressive, having a second grinder with a smaller wheel seemed intriguing. If the smaller grinder was very portable, it would be an interesting and functional conversation piece at things like family gatherings. The 250mm (10”) diameter Tormek SuperGrind wheel seems like an excellent candidate. Using the affectionate nickname Tommy for it seems a good fit. As it is named in your honor, using the Swedish word seemed a very good fit. Doing an online search for Tommy in Swedish profuced "Engelsk Soldat" (the traditional nickname for an English soldier, not our intention........)
So, we have stayed with Tommy.
Mike,
Your burr removal device is intriguing. (I would expect no less from you.
Ken