I have a Tormek T4 which I purchased about 14 years ago. It was more than I needed at the time and with all the different jigs I'm able to sharpen everything I need. Yet, the Tormek T1 and T2 appealed to me because most of my domestic needs are for sharpening kitchen knives. I'm waiting for delivery of a Tormek T1 which I ordered for its simplicity in the setup for most of my needs. I liked your demo.
I would like to start a sharpening business. I think this machine is exactly what i need, when I have to deal with 10+ knifes in one go. I preffer a wetstones. But in my case I spent too much time sharpening each knife on a wetstone. Aprox. Up to 45-50 minutes for each knife. You have to be much faster if you want to sharpen 10+ knifes That is why i think this machine is the best choice to go with. I am looking forward to buy one. Thanks for the video!
I have the WEN sharpener. Haven’t set it up yet trying to learn free hand but that one uses water for the wheel stone. Looks to be interchangeable as well. Might put the DWF 600 like yours there.
I have the same unit and it works well. Easy to use with great results. The only draw back is it can scratch the knifes blades from the metal filings on the face of the blades.
@@paulcampbell6316that's what I do. Takes seconds after doing a few knives. I've had no problem at all. The extra fine stone "if you're keen" is worth buying!
@@ManCaveMeals the seal was still intact when i open it. not sure why it’s not in there. There is also a lose piece of wire jacket in the of the motor housing. Bad luck. Seller ask me to send it back
@@ManCaveMeals thanks for the reply!! I enjoyed your pre-thanksgiving podcast. I made the Turkey where you used the butter knife under the skin to get the rub on there. I even used the McCormak montreal chicken seasoning. Came out great as usual sir!!
One more question, please. Is it easy to remove the wheel? If I get a T-2, I will want to use different grit wheels as you plan to. Thanks for your response.
I have a Tormek T4 which I purchased about 14 years ago. It was more than I needed at the time and with all the different jigs I'm able to sharpen everything I need. Yet, the Tormek T1 and T2 appealed to me because most of my domestic needs are for sharpening kitchen knives.
I'm waiting for delivery of a Tormek T1 which I ordered for its simplicity in the setup for most of my needs. I liked your demo.
I would like to start a sharpening business. I think this machine is exactly what i need, when I have to deal with 10+ knifes in one go.
I preffer a wetstones. But in my case I spent too much time sharpening each knife on a wetstone. Aprox. Up to 45-50 minutes for each knife.
You have to be much faster if you want to sharpen 10+ knifes
That is why i think this machine is the best choice to go with.
I am looking forward to buy one.
Thanks for the video!
I have the WEN sharpener. Haven’t set it up yet trying to learn free hand but that one uses water for the wheel stone. Looks to be interchangeable as well. Might put the DWF 600 like yours there.
I bought the T1. Works great but the jig angles are in much smaller print, tougher to dial in exactly.
Hy my Friend!Thank you for this video!You know maybe how many sharpening can do one wheel?
I have no idea
You got a link for this
Does it work with long slicer knives?
as long as the blade is not so thick it won't fit through the guide. I have never come across a need to sharpen any of my slicers though.
I have the same unit and it works well. Easy to use with great results. The only draw back is it can scratch the knifes blades from the metal filings on the face of the blades.
I have been watching for that and I haven't had it happen yet... I have sharpened about 50 knives on this one so far.
Brush out the jig with a painter's dust brush, or a paint brush.
@@paulcampbell6316that's what I do. Takes seconds after doing a few knives. I've had no problem at all. The extra fine stone "if you're keen" is worth buying!
No water like on some of the other models?
No water
Got my t2 but It didn’t come with a knife guide. Should it come with polishing compound?
There is no polishing compound.. I don't understand what you mean about the knife guide.. how could it not come with it?
@@ManCaveMeals the seal was still intact when i open it. not sure why it’s not in there. There is also a lose piece of wire jacket in the of the motor housing. Bad luck. Seller ask me to send it back
@@xz86 did you not buy from tormek or from Amazon?
@@ManCaveMeals yes, Amazon but third party prime
John I’m thinking about T-1. Are you still liking your T2
Yes and i would be happy with the t1 also
@@ManCaveMeals thanks for the reply!! I enjoyed your pre-thanksgiving podcast. I made the Turkey where you used the butter knife under the skin to get the rub on there. I even used the McCormak montreal chicken seasoning. Came out great as usual sir!!
Ive been using whetstones, add just came across this today. Worth the switch? I run a 1000\4000\6000\8000 on my Japanese knives
Worth is relative i guess. If you enjoy the whetstone process then this wont be for you. You dont get that fine level of grit control here.
how do handle 8 or 10" chef knives?
Nice
What do you use to sharpen pocket knives? Thanks.
I am using a worksharp precision adjust.. i love it
One more question, please. Is it easy to remove the wheel? If I get a T-2, I will want to use different grit wheels as you plan to. Thanks for your response.
@@timothydunlap7856 its very easy..i still wanna get the coarse stone for mine but havent done it yet
rather, you polish the knife badly, you should do it the opposite direction
What? i fyou turn it the opposite direction the blade will chew into the polishing wheel...
@@ManCaveMeals I'm sorry, I looked wrong. I return my honor