Sharpening for hand tool project

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Hi @woodtechs @woodlathetechs ,

I am hoping you could help - I use my own hand tools and like to keep them very sharp! I bring in my own stones. I would love to be able to grind the 25 degree bevel on my plane blades on the tormek in the workshop however notice the stone generally needs resurfacing after the previous user. I haven’t used this machine as I am not inducted but have used one a lot in another workshop. I wondered if anyone would be able to give an induction so that I might be able to use it? I know that resurfacing would normally be left to techs but hopefully we could discuss it.

Many thanks,

Hannah

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Hi @Hannah.cook, here’s the self-assessment process for using the Tormek:
https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/woodturning-wheel-sharpening-tormek-self-assessment/41959

Regarding truing the wheel, this is done regularly by the @woodlathetechs, but I’m open to other members volunteering to help keep the Tormek in good shape.

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Hi Hannah - Dario is the guy to talk to for the Tormek! We also have a bench grinder with a very fine wheel on it.

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Thank you! I’ll complete this this weekend and let you know.

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Hi Dario,

Hope all is well. I’ve filled in the self assessment, I can’t seem to find the surfacing jig - any idea where it is?

Thanks!

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Hi,

Do you intend the Truing Tool? If so, please don’t attend to resurface the stone. This is done by @woodlathetechs I’ll try to be around this week.

Thanks dario

PS.If you’re around, I can show you how to use it in more detail. And then if you’d like, we need help in keeping the tool in good shape.

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Hi Dario, Yes the truing tool is what I mean! I have used one many times. It would be great if we could go through together when you’re in, thank you, as the stone is never in a state where I would be able to use it for my blades. Thank you!

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I’ll be around this evening around 8.30pm to check the lathe area. If you are there we can go through together.

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Hi Dario, thanks for letting me know! I don’t think I’ll be able to get down until 9.30 - is that too late?

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it is ok… i’m going now and I’ll be around until 11pm

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Sorry I think tonight was a bit too tricky - hope not to be a pain! Would it be ok to let me know when you might next be in? Thanks again

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The wheel is now in good shape.

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I should be around Friday evening or Saturday… still unsure

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Hi Dario, that’s brilliant thank you! I will be around!

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Hi, the wheel is in very bad condition not sure who used but sharpening tool isn’t really usable (in case your planning to sharpening during weekend)

Also water was left in the tray, not good.

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@dario so you cleaned it up and 3 days later it is left in poor condition with water in it??

It probably does need tool control if we ever get that under wraps again…

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Indeed :smiling_face: We have Tormek user group but we have no more switches in the electrical box in the wood shop

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Thanks for letting me know, I didn’t get in during the week as it was too hot to glue up, but I’ll be there today! I’ll also be there tomorrow, let me know if you are around.

Such a shame it was left that way!