posted by: kapten_haddock
8/17/2008

Never used one better grinder.

posted by: Bedrock608
2/14/2008

Very good machine, with a few minor reservations.1. The water trough is too small. This does not make a big difference when grinding small chisels and small plane blades. When doing 2 inch and larger blades the water runs off past the trough and onto the table. I built a plywood base with a drip edge to eliminate that problem.2. When grinding large blades the water will invariably spill onto the body of the Tormek. So far water getting into the motor has not been an issue, however the nut holding the grinding wheel in place has rusted in place. Be sure and put grease on the nut/threads when you put the grinding wheel nut on.3. The instructions state you can flatten the back by using the side of the wheel. You can, but you get inconsistent results and there is no method of attaching a fence or support bracket of some kind to reference on the side of the wheel.4. The accessories are very good and the machine is very good, but all are VERY Expensive!As I said, these are minor reservations. This tool sharpens very well and does not burn the tool steel. I have had mine for well over 8 years and have been very pleased with it.

posted by: donstum
4/20/2007

All I can say is this makes sharpening easy and accurate. I like it so much I have two of them with all of the accessories.