Wetstone Grinder?

[Calpol]

What's the best one to go for? I've been looking at the Jet something or other and the smaller of the Tormeks, but there's also the Scheppach ones and probably some more as well. The feeling at the moment is the Jet, I have their bobbin sander and I'm very happy with that...

 

[newt]

I have the Jet which is ok, but you must get the diamond dresser, without it you will be frustrated.

 

[DaveL]

I have a Jet, bought by the LOML as my Christmas present a few years ago, then is was a lot cheaper than the Tormek machines and it came with some bits that were extra for the Tormek.
I second Petes (newt) comment about needing the dresser, I have bought the new winding one from Tormek, I had to make a small jig to get it to work on the Jet but well worth the effort.
I am buying more of the jigs and expanding the uses the machine is put to. Now that I turn the finger nail jig is great for me as it is repeatable, my hand eye co-ordination for free hand grinding of bowl gouges is pants. :x

 

[Dave S]

I have the cheapest of the Scheppachs - not sure I would buy again. It now does the job, but the bore of the wheel was not perpendicular to the face, so it took a lot of effort to get it usable. It's ok now, but I really should have sent it back.

The diamond dresser is not cheap so bear that in mind whichever make you go for.

The Scheppach is not of the same quality as the Tormek - don't know about the Jet. Then again, it is significantly cheaper. And how much will you use it? I sharpen using David Charlesworth's methodology so I only grind the primary bevel on the Scheppach, and all other work is done on waterstones.

In fact, were I to buy again, I would probably get a decent dry grinder with a decent wheel and tool guide. On the other hand, many people hone on their Tormeks as well and swear by them.

I would suggest you think carefully about whether you need one, but of you decide you do, I suggest you don't go for the Scheppach.

Dave

Dave

 

[clewlowm]

i second that, i have shitech tiger model. and its rubbish !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[John. B]

I've had the bigger of the two Tormeks, (I prefered the wider wheel) since 2000 and I still think its the best. (too expensive, but the best)

John. B

 

[woodbloke]

Big Tormek for me...cost buckets of ducats, but worth it. I agree with Pete's comment, make sure you get hold of one of their diamond dressers as it's essential to true the wheel (and de-glaze it) from time to time - Rob

 

[gidon]

Calpol
Have a look at my write-up on the T7 versus the Scheppach models:
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/view ... 979#261979
Cheers
Gidon

 

[mpooley]

I am selling my tormek at the moment - hardly used

am open to offers :shock:

Mike Pooley

 

[Jervisekken]

I have had the small Tormek for some time and I now only use it for carving gouges and kitchen knives. I find a dry grinder is easier for turning tools and grinding of plane blades and chisels (and they are honed a la David Charlesworth.)
Yes, diamond dresser is absolutely necessary.

 

[Carl]

Hello Calpol.

I have a Tormek 1206 with some accessories, one being the Tormek Diamond Truing Dresser Tool, flat tool rest, square edge jig, DVD, Instruction book, angle master, grading stone not used, honing paste, as new £70 I would post some photos but I do'nt know how to.

Carl

 

[Anonymous]

I picked up a Tormek 1206 for £135 with a few jigs etc. brand new. Shop around.

Definitely get the dresser at some time,