Could you use this to grind bevels?

[tradhunter]

I was thinking of picking one of the Tormek Sharpening systems up, but after looking at the accessories I am wondering if one could also grind bevels on small blades with this. My goal is to make some framelock folders. Those jigs would really allow a newb to get a nice even bevel. I am probably over looking something though, hence the post on here. Thanks.


http://www.thebestthings.com/newtools/tormek_jigs.htm

http://www.thebestthings.com/newtools/tormek_supergrind.htm

 

[Patrickknives]

Not really, good concept but those are fine stones moving slowly, it would take years to remove enough material.

 

[tradhunter]

That was my fear, the company says you can make the stone coarser but I still don't know how good it works or how fast it goes up too. I thought about employing thier jig system to a KMG wheel.....I bet it could be done.

 

[P. McKinley]

I have the Tormek 2000 system with all the jigs, gizmos and gadgets and, while it does an unequaled job of sharpening and honing just about every conceivable bladed tool made, it will not grind in the bevel on a knife(or any tool for that matter).

I tried.

Well, I guess it theoretically would/could, but its just waaaaaaayyy to slow and the 10" wheel would carve away a rather generous concave profile.

Great tool, but not for this job.

 

[Patrickknives]

The main problem jigs have is they only grind in a straight line and unfortuantly most of our knives have a curve to the tip, great for a tanto though. Its been said on this forum and I know I went through the search for the perfect jig, but if I have spent that time practicing my grinding I would be better today, get some cheap steel and grind it to splinters.

 

[P.Brewster]

Any jig/set-up that places the work-rest (i.e. platform that sets the bevel) in between the workpiece (i.e. the knife or tool) and the abrasive is not going to work for a cutlery bevel (5° per side); especially when you are doing a full flat grind, and especially when you finish one side and flip the blade over.

A set-up that places the workpiece in between the abrasive and and work-rest is more viable, but flipping the blade over necessitates some creativity (referencing off the handle is an option; but you are fighting deflection).