Freezing cold sharpening tool

[Joe S.]

I'm looking into a tormek-like sharpener from grizzly:
T10097 8" Grinder / Sharpener
I heard the motor is not as powerful as it could be, but I have another problem I'm trying to work out. In the winter I heat the shop with a propane heater but it's only on while I'm there, when I'm not there every thing freezes. I know your not supposed to leave the stone in the water but I'm not sure what I would need to do for winter... Any ideas?

 

[ctubbs]

Joe, I have had one for a couple of years now. I have had no problems with the sharpener's power. However, I would rather have bought the jugs from tormek. Their documentation is much better than Griz's on how to use the tool holding devices. Tormek jigs fit the Griz just fine.
Charles

 

[bastallard]

I would only put water in it while using it and then drain it afterwards.

 

[SDB777]

Bring stone/water in the house?




Scott

 

[Curly]

You could get an old refrigerator that has had the freon properly removed and recycled. With the light switch bypassed so that it is on when the fridge door is shut. You can then store the whetstones, grinder, glues etc., in it to keep them from freezing. Don't get it mixed up with your beer fridge though. Warm beer, Yuck!

 

[SDB777]

You could get an old refrigerator that has had the freon properly removed and recycled. With the light switch bypassed so that it is on when the fridge door is shut. You can then store the whetstones, grinder, glues etc., in it to keep them from freezing. Don't get it mixed up with your beer fridge though. Warm beer, Yuck!

Ah......some of the best beer on the planet is served warm. Only inferior beers need to be cold to hide the true taste.....



Scott

 

[Joe S.]

I would only put water in it while using it and then drain it afterwards.

I thought of that too, but wouldn't that be a problem with any water left on the wheel?

 

[Frank Nemke sr]

The Tormek has a remove able water tray. I wouldn't leave the stone standing in water.

 

[Curly]

I would only put water in it while using it and then drain it afterwards.

I thought of that too, but wouldn't that be a problem with any water left on the wheel?

Run it for a while with the water trough dry and it will "sling out most of the water. Think of it as a spin cycle.

 

[Joe S.]

I would only put water in it while using it and then drain it afterwards.

I thought of that too, but wouldn't that be a problem with any water left on the wheel?

Run it for a while with the water trough dry and it will "sling out most of the water. Think of it as a spin cycle.

I guess that would do it. Thanks!

 

[BSea]

I would only put water in it while using it and then drain it afterwards.

I agree with this. Plus, I've heard that if you leave the stone in water, then it will be out of balance when you use it. I don't know this from experience, only something I remember reading. It may not be that big of a problem based on the speed of the grinder though.

Ah......some of the best beer on the planet is served warm. Only inferior beers need to be cold to hide the true taste.....
Scott

I guess I only like inferior beer.

 

[Fred]

The stone wil be off blanace after sitting in the water .... but only for the first couple of spins then it will be wet all around. The speed is not so severe that any 'damage' would be noted.

As for freezing, just drain and 'spin' as has already been stated.

NEVER use any thing but water when sharpening. Add nothing but more water as needed.

 

[TerryDowning]

Ah......some of the best beer on the planet is served warm. Only inferior beers need to be cold to hide the true taste.....

Scott

Let's not confuse "Warm" with "Cellar Temperature" 45 - 55 degrees F while warmer than typical "American beer" < 40 F it's Hardly Warm.

Let that same great beer get above 75 F (warm) and it will skunk off in a hurry!! IMHO

Cellar Temp on many beers is definitely better than freezing cold like typical american beer. again IMHO.

Back to topic

 

[Joe S.]

I'm on a pretty strict budget (hence grizzly) and I'm wondering if anyone knows where or how to get a fingernail bowl gouge jig for around $30? And is the grizzly turners accessory pack worth it? I saw it's on sale for $6 cheaper. And thank you to everyone who already gave advice!

 

[Joe S.]

Nevermind about buying one, just figured out how to make one. But I'm still not sure about the grizzly turning set...