chisels - Terry Farrell

[William R. Monroe]

That works for the cutting edge, Paul, but I find that to effectively flatten and polish the BACKSIDE of blades, etc., the Tormek is cumbersome at best.  Don't get me wrong, I love mine, but I disagree with the Tormek marketing that says you can use the side of the grinding wheel to flatten the back.  If the back of your blade requires even minor removal of material to get if flat, you will spend all day doing it on a Tormek.  I much prefer lapping my blades on sandpaper/emery cloth on a granite surface plate (or glass plate).  Way quicker.

Best,
William R. Monroe

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: PAULREVENKOJONES 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 4:15 PM
  Subject: Re: chisels - Terry Farrell


  Jim, indeed it does, with the leather stropping wheel after fine stoning it on the grinding wheel which has two grades available via a gradestone. 

  Paul 

  "If you want to know the truth, stop having opinions" (Chinese fortune cookie)


  In a message dated 03/16/07 15:11:36 Central Daylight Time, jimfrazee at msn.com writes:
    Terry,

    I agree with what Mr. Monroe says about the stones doing other tools well that can't be done on Tormek.  Also, and as importantly, how will you put that mirror finish on the back of your blades without using your Shaptons?  I don't think the Tormek system offers that option, does it?

    Jim Frazee
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