I just saw thisr video about 2 weeks ago. I bought a BGM-100 mount and built a copy of your rest out of aluminum that I had laying around. It works beautifully. I also treasure the Tormek drill sharpener and this rest works perfectly. Tormek should be ashamed of the sheet metal mount that they sell. It is pretty easy work and the only tool you really need is a drill press. Thanks for the idea and taking time to put it up on Your Tube.
This is such an elegant and simple design and looks robust as a tank. Surprised at the cheapo stamp steel brackets they included. Nice Baldor grinder too!
nice. And I just did a similar thing with my Tormek drill sharpener and Baldor grinder. Same concept, but I bolted some metal to the tool rest. I'll do a quick video.
Very nice modification. I'm considering adapting a Tormek rest to my Baldor 7" for grinding wood-turning tools, and you've provided some very useful suggestions. I notice that your grinder guard fits over your CBN wheel. Did your Baldor come that way? I'm guessing yours is an 8" model. I'd like to keep the guard on mine even though the CBN wheel isn't going to fly apart like a stone wheel. I might make an auxiliary piece to extend the width 1/4" or 3/8" to accommodate the wider CBN wheel. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
I would also be interested in purchasing one from you. If not, I would buy the plans from you. Are you selling plans? There is a shop in town that would make it for me if I could supply plans. You did a beautiful job and had the wherewithal to figure it out thanks so much also a great presentation. I have the original Tormek sharpening system and I really like it but my grinder needs a tool rest. I think your idea of making it go up higher than the center would also be a great addition to your design. Thanks again.
Hi Melissa, Thank you for the kind words. Honestly its pretty simple to make if you have the tools. A machine shop would have no problem. I didn't make any drawings, sorry. I just used a block of steel I had laying around and used the BMG 100 to get my measurements. Its just two 1/2 holes that I used a reamer to enlarge the holes 2 thousands for a final measurement of .502 thou. Then two 1/4 20 holes drilled and tapped in the side to hold the shafts in place. I used a couple thumb nuts that I had on hand. They were 1/4 - 20 threads. You could use anything on hand in place of the thumb screws.
Very nice presentation. Do you have a recommendation on the CBN grit size? Also, can you provide any information on that belt sander pictured ? Thank you very much!
Hi James, I use a 180 for the fine and 80 grit on the rougher one. Really the 180 gets 95% of the use. The belt grinder was a polar bear kit. Not for the faint if heart. There wasn't much in the kit just the body of the grinder. Everything else you have to source out and I ended up having almost as much in it if I had just bought one. I hope that helps. Thanks, for watching..
Whats your experience with the DBS22 jig on the fast grinder? I find that it can already catch a bit on the tormek since it is a semi loose jig, so it flips easily for grinding the opposite side, maybe that "catching" is relived with ligther/no pressure? Absolutely no reason to push at 1500 rpms. (or 3000 for that matter). I assume fast grinders are against grinding direction by default right? Does it work out ok? I have been looking at a similar to setup, since the tormek can be way to slow for some operations. repairing 10+mm drills, reprofiling turning tools, etc etc.
I only use the DBS22 on the fast grinder. I don’t notice any catching problems. Like you said the Tormek is to slow for me when sharpening drill bits. It works perfect for sharpening drill bits and chisels. Chisels I will go ti the Tormek for the fine edge but roughing stuff in you will find the DBS is perfect. Thanks for the comment
How much for the block? The tormek is overpriced as heck, and they do not take criticism about that, they claim "we make everything precision" etc. I still wonder what is inside tormetk T7, T8? Can somebody finally pen it up an show? What bearings, shaft diameter are there etc. etc.
Thanks for the comment. I am not trying to sell the block. I just wanted to give some DIYers an idea to help them out. It would probably cost too much unless you could do it your self. I had a couple of hours making it. I would hate to think what a machinist would charge. with that said, I would think the same principle could be applied to wood blocks it just would not be as precise.
" It would probably cost too much unless you could do it your self." I don't have machine shop to do it. Guess I'll have to save money for Optigrind to sharpen my drills ect.
Well done! Solid solution! It amazes me that Tormek charges $62 for JUST the base part you replaced on the BGM-100!
Great job. You should patent it and sell it to Tormek so that they can upgrade their cheap mounting brackets.
I just saw thisr video about 2 weeks ago. I bought a BGM-100 mount and built a copy of your rest out of aluminum that I had laying around. It works beautifully. I also treasure the Tormek drill sharpener and this rest works perfectly. Tormek should be ashamed of the sheet metal mount that they sell.
It is pretty easy work and the only tool you really need is a drill press. Thanks for the idea and taking time to put it up on Your Tube.
This is such an elegant and simple design and looks robust as a tank. Surprised at the cheapo stamp steel brackets they included. Nice Baldor grinder too!
Thank you!
C-EWG: I came here via the Tormek Community Forum.
You did help me and I thank you.
Nice modification! How can I make that work for a belt sander? Say a harbor freight type sander?
nice. And I just did a similar thing with my Tormek drill sharpener and Baldor grinder. Same concept, but I bolted some metal to the tool rest. I'll do a quick video.
This makes me want to learn machining.
Very nice modification. I'm considering adapting a Tormek rest to my Baldor 7" for grinding wood-turning tools, and you've provided some very useful suggestions.
I notice that your grinder guard fits over your CBN wheel. Did your Baldor come that way? I'm guessing yours is an 8" model.
I'd like to keep the guard on mine even though the CBN wheel isn't going to fly apart like a stone wheel. I might make an auxiliary piece to extend the width 1/4" or 3/8" to accommodate the wider CBN wheel.
Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Great stuff!
This is the only info I can find on the net regarding using this set up.
How does the CBN wheel sharpen HSS drill bits?
Dave I know its been a long time since you posted this, Sorry I just seen it. The CBN does a great job but its way over kill for drill bits.
I would also be interested in purchasing one from you. If not, I would buy the plans from you. Are you selling plans? There is a shop in town that would make it for me if I could supply plans. You did a beautiful job and had the wherewithal to figure it out thanks so much also a great presentation. I have the original Tormek sharpening system and I really like it but my grinder needs a tool rest. I think your idea of making it go up higher than the center would also be a great addition to your design. Thanks again.
Hi Melissa, Thank you for the kind words. Honestly its pretty simple to make if you have the tools. A machine shop would have no problem. I didn't make any drawings, sorry. I just used a block of steel I had laying around and used the BMG 100 to get my measurements. Its just two 1/2 holes that I used a reamer to enlarge the holes 2 thousands for a final measurement of .502 thou. Then two 1/4 20 holes drilled and tapped in the side to hold the shafts in place. I used a couple thumb nuts that I had on hand. They were 1/4 - 20 threads. You could use anything on hand in place of the thumb screws.
Very nice presentation. Do you have a recommendation on the CBN grit size? Also, can you provide any information on that belt sander pictured ? Thank you very much!
Hi James, I use a 180 for the fine and 80 grit on the rougher one. Really the 180 gets 95% of the use. The belt grinder was a polar bear kit. Not for the faint if heart. There wasn't much in the kit just the body of the grinder. Everything else you have to source out and I ended up having almost as much in it if I had just bought one. I hope that helps. Thanks, for watching..
Thx I’ll talk to my machinist!
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Whats your experience with the DBS22 jig on the fast grinder? I find that it can already catch a bit on the tormek since it is a semi loose jig, so it flips easily for grinding the opposite side, maybe that "catching" is relived with ligther/no pressure? Absolutely no reason to push at 1500 rpms. (or 3000 for that matter). I assume fast grinders are against grinding direction by default right? Does it work out ok?
I have been looking at a similar to setup, since the tormek can be way to slow for some operations. repairing 10+mm drills, reprofiling turning tools, etc etc.
I only use the DBS22 on the fast grinder. I don’t notice any catching problems. Like you said the Tormek is to slow for me when sharpening drill bits. It works perfect for sharpening drill bits and chisels. Chisels I will go ti the Tormek for the fine edge but roughing stuff in you will find the DBS is perfect.
Thanks for the comment
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How much for the block? The tormek is overpriced as heck, and they do not take criticism about that, they claim "we make everything precision" etc.
I still wonder what is inside tormetk T7, T8? Can somebody finally pen it up an show? What bearings, shaft diameter are there etc. etc.
Thanks for the comment. I am not trying to sell the block. I just wanted to give some DIYers an idea to help them out. It would probably cost too much unless you could do it your self. I had a couple of hours making it. I would hate to think what a machinist would charge. with that said, I would think the same principle could be applied to wood blocks it just would not be as precise.
" It would probably cost too much unless you could do it your self."
I don't have machine shop to do it. Guess I'll have to save money for Optigrind to sharpen my drills ect.