mqbernardo
Established Member
Thanks for looking,
I´ve finally had enough of reshaping/grinding bevels on my Coarse Diamond Stone. It takes quite some time and, to be honest, the stone (which is just 3 years old) seems to be wearing out (i use it to flatten my water stones - maybe that´s it?) and i just don´t find it fun anymore.
I´ve thought about getting a grinder but the ones available here have small wheels and are kinda fast (3000 rpm IIRC), and don´t have a way of getting consistent angles and square blades (to my knowledge, but i lack the experience), and TBH i´m also worried i could over heat the blade while at it. So, i wonder if a Tormek can be used successfully to grind back a bevel on a blade (successfully as in making it in some minutes, not in half an hour). Or, alternatively, should i stop worrying and just get a grinder and a proper tool rest? It´s meant for really basic stuff: I only use chisels and planes and use them at 25 and 30 degrees.
Thanks in advance,
Miguel.
I´ve finally had enough of reshaping/grinding bevels on my Coarse Diamond Stone. It takes quite some time and, to be honest, the stone (which is just 3 years old) seems to be wearing out (i use it to flatten my water stones - maybe that´s it?) and i just don´t find it fun anymore.
I´ve thought about getting a grinder but the ones available here have small wheels and are kinda fast (3000 rpm IIRC), and don´t have a way of getting consistent angles and square blades (to my knowledge, but i lack the experience), and TBH i´m also worried i could over heat the blade while at it. So, i wonder if a Tormek can be used successfully to grind back a bevel on a blade (successfully as in making it in some minutes, not in half an hour). Or, alternatively, should i stop worrying and just get a grinder and a proper tool rest? It´s meant for really basic stuff: I only use chisels and planes and use them at 25 and 30 degrees.
Thanks in advance,
Miguel.