08-24-2018, 04:25 AM
Later.
I believe most of the bessex knife sharpeners use belt grinders, although there are Tormek sharpeners like me here as well.
I do not think now is a good time to purchase extra grinding wheels for a Tormek. The grinding wheel technology is changing.
Tormek has just shipped its first batch of the new 250mm diamond wheels. These three diamond wheels are actually the second generation diamond wheels for Tormek. The first generation, the DWF-200 600 grit and the DWC-200 360 grit are still in production and designated solely for the T2, although both work with the T4. They are designed to only work dry. In addition to working wet, the new diamond wheels have abrasive on the outer side of the wheel, making flat grinding practical.
To date, Tormek has not issued any in depth support material, print or video for the diamond wheels.
Using CBN wheels with the Tormek is an after thought with the vendors. The steel reducing bushings work very well, however, they are not stainless and can rust easily. None of them is primarily designed for the Tormek. We are seeing progress. We should have more user reports by the end of the year.
Ken
I believe most of the bessex knife sharpeners use belt grinders, although there are Tormek sharpeners like me here as well.
I do not think now is a good time to purchase extra grinding wheels for a Tormek. The grinding wheel technology is changing.
Tormek has just shipped its first batch of the new 250mm diamond wheels. These three diamond wheels are actually the second generation diamond wheels for Tormek. The first generation, the DWF-200 600 grit and the DWC-200 360 grit are still in production and designated solely for the T2, although both work with the T4. They are designed to only work dry. In addition to working wet, the new diamond wheels have abrasive on the outer side of the wheel, making flat grinding practical.
To date, Tormek has not issued any in depth support material, print or video for the diamond wheels.
Using CBN wheels with the Tormek is an after thought with the vendors. The steel reducing bushings work very well, however, they are not stainless and can rust easily. None of them is primarily designed for the Tormek. We are seeing progress. We should have more user reports by the end of the year.
Ken