2022
about this workshop
This course is intended for Tormek sharpening system owners/users or those considering a new machine and is suitable for all skill levels. The main objectives are to learn how to make your tools as sharp as possible and how to get the most out of your Tormek system. During the class, students will sharpen woodworking tools, wood turning tools, knives and drill bits. Students will become extremely familiar with the Tormek Sharpening Method and gain insights that will take their sharpening skills to the “next level”. Stig is a Tormek employee with many years of experience sharpening and teaching how to sharpen—it’s guaranteed to be a great day of learning. Students are encouraged to bring their own tools and Tormek equipment. There will also be several Tormek T-8 originals available to demo along with all of the latest versions of Tormek’s jigs, accessories, and attachments.

Unique Instructor Stig Reitan
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Key Points:
*How to spend less time sharpening and more time woodworking
*Understanding steel’s characteristics and the benefits with water sharpening
*Tormek Diamond wheels, why is Diamond better than CBN on a low RPM machine
*What is the correct angle for different tasks and use
*Tormek T-4 vs Tormek T-8
*Problem solving, troubleshooting, ugrading older Tormek machines
Workshop Days: Saturday
Instruction Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm (EST)
Note: During the work week, the shop remains open after 6:00 p.m. for handwork, design, research, catch-up work and socializing.
Getting the Most from Your Tormek Sharpening System with Stig Reitan (Sat) June 25, 2022
$195.00
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