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Wood Turning / sleeve position in gouge grinding jig

« on: December 04, 2012, 03:03:48 am »

Hello everibody, I have a question regarding the gouge sharpening jig: The position of the sleeve is important for a reliable and constant presentation of the gouge to the stone but the jig is lacking a way to repeat a position. In other words, is there a way to consistently set the sleeve in the same position?

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General Tormek Questions / Is water the only fluid for grinding?

« on: February 14, 2012, 01:09:47 am »

Hello, I have a workshop that is heated by expensive electric heaters. Often I do not use it for a few days so I would like to turn off the heater but then the temperature could easily drip below freezing temperature.
Here is my question. Since the grinding stone absorb water, as demonstrated by the reduction of the water in the tray when it is first immersed, I'm afraid it will crack if left wet in the freezing temperature. To prevent this, besides using the heaters would it be possible to use a different liquid for grinding or is the water the only lubricant? Would an antifreeze, perhaps the type that is compatible with septic systems be feasible?
Thanks.

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General Tormek Questions / Chatter marks on the wheel with the TT-50 diamond truing tool

« on: January 16, 2012, 11:16:02 pm »

Hello everybody, I have a problem of vibrations with my T-7 when using the truing tool TT-50. I've used it for years without problems and now suddenly and with no apparent changes I get a terrible chatter on the wheel. It started about two weeks ago and it seems to worsen with time. I've had changed the speed, lower or faster, of the diamond travel or kept it at ~ 90 sec. but no changes.  The wheel is apparently solidly secured. Can  anybody help me? Thanks a lot.