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   johnjesseph | Oct 15, 2008 05:24pm | #1

   Thanks, my Tormek is getting very rusty-  I should read the article and rebuild it, maybe with a cammo paint job...

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   Woodman41 | Oct 17, 2008 01:43am | #2

   I agree, I read that article a couple of times. My Tormek is in pretty good shape but more articles like this would be a good idea (especially in this economy!).

   - refurbishing handheld power tools
   - refurbishing a bandsaw
   - resurfacing machine tables

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   philip | Oct 17, 2008 10:44am | #6

   41,
   I would like to sell them magazines a few articles on machine re-builds too: it would be beneficial to my economy.(;)
   Re-surfacing machine tables: I think that is beyond the scope of most home woodworms unless they have special connections....Philip Marcou

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   Cincinnati | Oct 17, 2008 03:14pm | #7

   Resurfacing is. Techniques like the proper way to press out/in bearings, or replacing a bushing with a bearing, etc. could be illustrated rather easily. Resurfacing a table can be done by hand, but it is like hand planing a large board flat with a lot more muscle and patience. Maybe the next piece of equipment that I rebuild I will take documentary photos and submit an article for publication.Greg

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   andyfew322 | Oct 17, 2008 05:25am | #3

   someone want to remind the young'un what in the blazes is a tormek

    

   I'm just sayin'

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   Tinkerer3 | Oct 17, 2008 06:48am | #4

   The Tormek is a brand of sharpening machine made in Sweden.  There are many jigs for it that are for sale to help sharpen just about anything you may want to sharpen.  The stone revolves very slowly in water (makes a mess) but it does a reasonable job of sharpening.  It is impossible to burn your edge.

   Edited 10/17/2008 10:21 pm ET by Tinkerer3

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   WillGeorge | Oct 19, 2008 07:55pm | #8

   what in the blazes is a tormek??  I think in the first Alien movie I saw the creature sharpenin it's teeth on one?  Not sure...

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   philip | Oct 17, 2008 10:39am | #5

   Greg,
   You are quite right when you say that often a simple strip, clean, replace bearings and repair wot is broke can result in a better than new performance. This fact is little appreciated these days when stuff is thrown away when still shiney and new -looking but often half dead because it may not have been very alive in the first place.
   The added benefit to the owner is better understanding of how the thing should work.

   Philip Marcou