Alternatives to the Tormek SJ Stone

[Luis_J]

There is another technique, which I learned from Tormek. I first learned this with the Tormek SG grinding wheel. It is another advance which unfortunately has not been included in the handbook. Grinding pressure is an important element in Tormek sharpening. The SG grinding wheel can work with a wide range of grinding pressures. It works with a younger user in a hurry who really leans on it. It also works with an older user who may have some arthritis and can only use light pressure. Regardless of the initial grinding pressure, if the final passes (with the same grit) are made with very light pressure, the resulting scratch pattern is less pronounced. While this may not be identical to using a third grit, it may be a workable stand in. It is easy to do, requires almost no extra time (certainly less time than switching grinding wheels), and requires no extra cost for purchasng a third grinding wheel. I suggest that you try it.

Hi Ken... Thanks for the reply. The technique that you suggest is something very similar to what I do on whetstones, I make passes with lower pressure in a progressive way, I'll try that too with the Tormek once I receive it!   Thanks for the tip Ken!