Performance boost for your Tormek T8 (with a caveat)

[@simonwells6977]

Having used an rpm increaser for a while I do agree with the potential benefits. However for higher end knives I have removed it because I think it reduces the control you have ( let alone the water spillage). Sometimes slow is good. Having said that, I keep it on for honing on the leather wheel and I think it’s very proficient for that. Good video again Brad, thank you.

[@Musicpins]

I followed this video and bought a T8 custom and fitted an rpm increaser on this. Its even good for a worn SG wheel, you will enjoy the increased rpm as the wheel gets smaller which means less circumference speed.
Thanks for the tip.

[@greatedgeltd]

Not had to replace my 80 yet, but since it does all the hardest jobs (including reprofile) it is the most worn down… Getting closer to a 160. By following a grit progression (like you do too) it means only the lowest grits will ever really wear out, except over a very long time frame.
Glad you’re enjoying the RPM increaser, and good point that it helps to balance out the reduced speed of a smaller SG250.

[@johnhall8455]

What is the outer diameter of the bush?