Tormek Sharpener

[TXTurner]

I have a chance to buy a little-used Tormek SuperGrind 2000 and about a half-dozen jigs for just under $400.

I'm thinking that's a pretty good deal - to buy a new T3 (the low-end Tormek) plus the same jigs plus tax would be $700.

Anyone think I'm nuts?

 

[Skye]

I guess it depends on what you're sharpening with currently.

 

[TXTurner]

I'm using...

..a $45 grinder I bought at Northern tool.

 

[Hayseedboy]

Buy it! If the jigs fit the tools you are using. If they are all scissor jigs then maybe not.

 

[TXTurner]

Jigs are...

as follows:

SVS-50 Multi grinding in the box still
svh-60 straight edge
svd-185 gouge and turning
svd-110 tool rest
svm-45 short knife
svx-150 scissor

 

[Hayseedboy]

Sounds like a good deal to me... specially if it has the profile honing leathers mounted beside the leather strop wheel. Probably has the truing tool too. If you don't buy it.. just let me know where it is.


lr

 

[TXTurner]

thanks...

Appreciate the input.

 

[Verne]

TXTurner,
I don't know where in TX you are but if you don't buy it I will.
Too good to pass on if it runs/
Vern

 

[TXTurner]

I'm in Dallas,

thanks.

I hope you are doing all right after the storm.

 

[nwcatman]

i am putting my TORMEX T-7 up for sale, check the classifieds sections.

 

[TXTurner]

I wonder....

Saw your post in the classifieds, thanks.

That raises a question in my mind - is a Tormek (or any other wet sharpening system) overkill for a turner?

I want to be sure I'll use it and not run back to the grinder.

 

[nwcatman]

Saw your post in the classifieds, thanks.

That raises a question in my mind - is a Tormek (or any other wet sharpening system) overkill for a turner?

I want to be sure I'll use it and not run back to the grinder.

if i had more time to spend in my shop i'd keep it as it does a hellova job. as far as overkill? thats a matter of opinion. mine is .......the sharper the better.

 

[Fred]

Being able to make and keep your tools scary sharp is definitely NOT OVERKILL. In fact, IMHO, it is the best thing to have all your turning tools scary sharp. This makes the job easier and if you are careful with your skew - you DO use a skew right? - then you can even cut your finishing time way down as much of the "sanding" is done by the tool. :biggrin:

Grinding is wasteful of expensive HS tool metal. Using a sharpening device like the Tormek is really the proper way to sharpen your turning and/or carving tools.

Get the tool!!! I don't think you can go wrong at all by having it in your shop!

 

[Ligget]

I have a Tormek system, wish I had bought one years ago, highly recommended!

 

[Daniel]

Not only are sharper tools better, they are safer. Tools should actually be sharpened right out of the box. I hae yet to hear anyone complain that there tool was to sharp.