I have this machine. I would say. They work very well at keeping tools very sharp at their original factory grinds. However re-profiling takes ages. To this end I use a pro edge for re-profiling or my slow speed grinder with TK jig, and just touch up during turning using the water wheel.
the fact that it makes a hollow edge is not mentionned here. Hollow edge is something you do not want on your wood carving gouges as far as i know. it reduces their ability to hold the edge and makes them harder to control. A straight edge is better for control.
Not good for carving gouges, the bevel must be convex, and shharoening on a wheel, give a concave bevel, with a concave bevel, carving gouges are useless
Best instruction video I have seen, and I bern looking at many.
Jeff your instructions are so clear. Well done 👍🏻 from Downunder Australia 🇦🇺
Great video and very well explained... Subscribed. Cheers Paul in the UK
This is a superb video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you.
Great video, very clear and easy to follow.
Thanks, Ryan!
I have sharpened machetes and other longer blades, it requires a certain amount of skill, but a very good edge can be achieved.
great video, explains better than the instructions that come with the tool.
Is it possible to sharpen or reprofile kukris or recurved blades? I like machetes and larger knives and want to make sure Tormek is right for me...
I have this machine. I would say. They work very well at keeping tools very sharp at their original factory grinds. However re-profiling takes ages. To this end I use a pro edge for re-profiling or my slow speed grinder with TK jig, and just touch up during turning using the water wheel.
Please do a video on axe regrinding!
so how do you find your skew angle ??
So there's no way to sharpen in cannel gouges on the tormek?
We don't know.
And all this with NO WATER!🤣
the fact that it makes a hollow edge is not mentionned here. Hollow edge is something you do not want on your wood carving gouges as far as i know. it reduces their ability to hold the edge and makes them harder to control. A straight edge is better for control.
Not good for carving gouges, the bevel must be convex, and shharoening on a wheel, give a concave bevel, with a concave bevel, carving gouges are useless