I have a 600 and a 1000 grit Tornado wheels from WoodTurnering Wonders. I also have an 80 grit CBN wheel on my bench grinder. They work great on the Tormek for my turning and woodworking tools.
As a knife maker I use a 200 grit CBN wheel from woodturners. I have a T4 and it cuts fast establishing a nice edge. Mine is all metal and "rings" while I grind.
@@billclancy4913 I have two of the Tornado style wheels as well. And added bonus with those models is the ability to create a flat non-hollow bevel on the sides of the wheel. I do that with my Mortis chisels and a few other tools. Also, the fact no water is needed, means that I can very quickly sharpen some whenever I need to without worrying about access to water.
Thank you so much, I am happy you enjoyed it. The magnets I use are stacked and setting behind the Tormek wheel. I have seen people hang the magnet above the wheel to catch metal dust in mid air. I use a shop vac to clean the magnets.
Good Morning, I have a Tormek t4 and would like to get one of the Tornado Jr. 8" wheels. Problem is I can only afford one wheel right now. Would a 600 grit work well, as an all around wheel? I don't let my knives get extremely dull. Thank you
Good morning. A 400 or 600 would be a good wheel to start with and finish on the leather wheel. If I were to get only one I would go 400 then to a stropping wheel. Thank you for you question.
Thank you very much for educational video, where did you get the long double sided guide/support bar ,i like the set-up and keen to purchase the same, thanks in advance 😊
Great Video ............ well done. Could you let me know where you bought your 10" Leather Wheel that you are using on your Tormek knife sharpener in this video. Did you get it from WoodTurners Wonders as well as the 10" CBN Wheels as the base of the leather wheel seems to be the same color as what the CBN wheels have. If not could please let me know where you bought it and their contact details. I would appreciate it Wardog. Thanks in advance.
I am using a Forward Verticle Base with a 10" leather wheel that is the same diameter as the CBN wheels. I am able to switch from cbn to leather wheel for stropping with little to no adjustment.
Thank you!! I haven’t used my Tormek because I hate the smaller wheel and short work rest. I just ordered these, thank you!
@@bower230 thank you for the feedback and your welcome.
I have a 600 and a 1000 grit Tornado wheels from WoodTurnering Wonders. I also have an 80 grit CBN wheel on my bench grinder. They work great on the Tormek for my turning and woodworking tools.
@@dingolab excellent, thank you for the feedback.
All good I found the site and will be ordering a 250mm Leather wheel and a few other parts.
Great products.
As a knife maker I use a 200 grit CBN wheel from woodturners. I have a T4 and it cuts fast establishing a nice edge. Mine is all metal and "rings" while I grind.
Nice!
@@WardogOutdoors I'm not so happy with the "Ring"...
Lol
@@billclancy4913 I have two of the Tornado style wheels as well. And added bonus with those models is the ability to create a flat non-hollow bevel on the sides of the wheel. I do that with my Mortis chisels and a few other tools. Also, the fact no water is needed, means that I can very quickly sharpen some whenever I need to without worrying about access to water.
Awesome, thank you for the feedback.
I have bought two so far and am pleased with them! Would you show how you have the magnets set up to catch the carry over of metal dust? Great video!
Thank you so much, I am happy you enjoyed it. The magnets I use are stacked and setting behind the Tormek wheel. I have seen people hang the magnet above the wheel to catch metal dust in mid air. I use a shop vac to clean the magnets.
Thank you!
@@WardogOutdoors
Your welcome
Where'd you get that guide and guide mount from? That is exactly how i want mine set up.
Slipkniven
Good Morning, I have a Tormek t4 and would like to get one of the Tornado Jr. 8" wheels. Problem is I can only afford one wheel right now. Would a 600 grit work well, as an all around wheel? I don't let my knives get extremely dull. Thank you
Good morning. A 400 or 600 would be a good wheel to start with and finish on the leather wheel. If I were to get only one I would go 400 then to a stropping wheel. Thank you for you question.
Thank you very much for educational video, where did you get the long double sided guide/support bar ,i like the set-up and keen to purchase the same, thanks in advance 😊
Your very welcome. The long support bar was purchased at Slipakniven
Great Video ............ well done. Could you let me know where you bought your 10" Leather Wheel that you are using on your Tormek knife sharpener in this video. Did you get it from WoodTurners Wonders as well as the 10" CBN Wheels as the base of the leather wheel seems to be the same color as what the CBN wheels have. If not could please let me know where you bought it and their contact details. I would appreciate it Wardog. Thanks in advance.
Thank you, I appreciate your comment. I purchased the 10" leather wheel from Slipakniven.
Why do you sharpen edge trailing ? Also, do use any diamond paste on the leather strop?
So I can gp straight to the strop wheel without having to take change guide.
I have a green compound and some diamond emulsions. Some of my strops are coated, some I like to keep the leather natural.
I notice you’re sharpening with the CBN wheel ‘edge trailing’ as opposed to ‘edge leading’. What is the purpose of this?
I am using a Forward Verticle Base with a 10" leather wheel that is the same diameter as the CBN wheels. I am able to switch from cbn to leather wheel for stropping with little to no adjustment.
Where did you get the 10-inch leather wheel?
The 10 inch leather wheel is from Slipakniven.
Wow that's a lot of passes! How come?
CPM CRUWEAR is a very hard steel.
Very cool!
Thank you!