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Router noob here: you could theoretically keep looping with the router until you have nothing left, right? Or is there a stop of some sort that indicates youve completed one full circumference? (Other than looking that is)
Hello! The reason I prefer not to route the whole circle out is for a safety reason! once you finish the cut (if you cut all the way through with the router) your "circle" is now free and can move, meaning you can accidentally move it into the outer piece of wood. This can cause damage to your work piece, or worse, an accident!
My dealer is out of JET machines and suggested this alternative. I'm always a little leary of Italian engineering but it looks good and is priced cheaper. I'll have to give it some thought.
About the fence support rod... Can you think of a single reason to not cut it off flush with the right side of the table? It really bugs me that it sticks out. The fence won't fit on the right side of the blade, so what's the point? I have been about to cut if off a few times, but then I think that I better think about it in case there is some reason for it.
Excellent video. Thank you for putting it together. Have you considered lapping the chisel so that all of the edge gets the same speed on the wheel? That is, how about holding the chisel so that the edge is facing the center of the wheel and the side of the chisel runs along a radius? This is my preferred method and it's consistent with the way Tormek suggests sharpening a bevel on the side of the wheel.
you just didn't keep it up that's how to get a youtube following, videos every few days over and over. you gave up too soon you could have been really good at it I think.
I'm a cabinet maker in my late 60's and invested in the Tormek T8 a couple of years ago. Once you have the backs of the chisels nice and flat, and that depends on the flatness to begin with, on how long that takes. It is so easy and quick to sharpen the chisels and plane blades to an incredible sharpness. I have only ever used the stone that comes with the machine and found it works perfectly well. The machine price put's most people off, it did me for a long time but you know what you can spend on some stones and jigs it comes down to, you get what you pay for. For anyone watching this video if you are curious about whether it is worth the investment; it will give you consistent results every time effortlessly. Thanks for the video. The process was explained very well and the filming was well thought out.
Some things to think about: The most inexpensive size they make now 24/36 is a whopping $600 plus with domestic shipping. WoW~ This is the machine I worry the least about with dust collection because the shavings are usually large and they are not the tiny air born type that get in your lungs. I usually have to run a batch of 200 holes at a time a couple times a week so if the table doesn't collect 100% of the shavings then it would be of little value. I am always holding a line of compressed air in one hand and with a quick blast... all the shavings are off the table, which I would have to do anyway if it wasn't collecting 100% of the shavings because I can't have any shavings on the table when I put in a new piece or it would offset the center hole. Also, it looks like the dust collection would only work decent if your drill hole was right at the suction hole. If you are making a drill hole say 6 inches away from the edge..the dust collection would reduce greatly since the suction would be reduced greatly the farther the drill bit is away from the suction actual hole. And like most of us, we are always doing "end of day" clean up regardless so a few extra shavings on the ground doesn't mean a great deal. I would rather buy something else in my shop for $600. But none of that takes away from your review...you did a great job reviewing this item.
I agree with 100% of what you said! The main value I see after a year+ of having the table are all the non-dust collection items, large table, fence stops, clamping hold downs, drawer underneath. Nothing you couldn't make in a home made table setup, but this setup is very nice overall (assuming the price point made sense to the individual).
Have owned the Italian made Laguna LT 18 for several years, appears somewhat more robust and a bigger motor than this Chinese version but the tension release and the side dust port under the table are pluses, my single biggest complaint over the years is that the belt squeals on mine at start up no matter what I do to correct it. Love the Laguna ceramic guides. Swore that if I ever buy another one that it would have dual drive belt but you didn't cover that aspect..
I, personally, did not like the ceramic guides. I found them to not hold tight, and loosen up, causing my cuts to not be accurate due to blade wandering. I replaced them with a set of carter bearing guides, and that works so much better. Other than that, the saw is incredible. Powerful, precise, and with a great resaw capacity.
The micro adjust sold me on this. I also hate putting in the dado cartridges. I’ll swap a blade, but fiddling with the other cartridge is something I only do if I’m really going to do a lot of joinery where it will help.
I'm interested in this Fugi system for myself. I was anxious to listen to your video and I think there was probably a lot of good information. I say `probably was because your already low voices were drown out by the background music. For me, I think any video with music is a detractor. I had to struggle to hear what you were saying, especially the wife , having a much softer voice. Don't mean to be critical, but more constructive. Hope you are not offended, but would have liked to enjoyed, an otherwise, very good review. Perhaps you could do a remake without the music , and perhaps a closer mic. Thx.
Hi, congratulations on your review! I, in my 18BX saw, have added an extra spring switch in the quick release lever, so I never forget to tension the blade before turning on the saw ...
@@CypressDesignWorks Then saw blades, i can relate, not as bad but i was working on a pressure washer, it had a metal fan blade to cool the motor. I turned it on and it started falling off my work bench so i reached out to grab it to keep it from falling off. I never want to see the bone in my finger again.
@@CypressDesignWorks just want to follow up to you, I followed your instructions and I am so happy with the outcome of my Chisel! So excited to sharpen also my hand plane blades and knives at home! Thanks so much
@@CypressDesignWorks No worries. My main question is how much it matters whether the miter slot is parallel to the blade. Mine isn't on this saw, and I couldn't find any instructions in the manual on how to align the slot to the blade. Wondering if it even matters since you have to adjust the fence for blade drift when changing blades.
I have a Tormek and am considering substituting the CW-220 composite honing wheel for the standard leather one you use here. As a professional finish carpenter, my sharpening will be limited almost exclusively chisels and plane irons. Do you think I should go for the composite wheel or stick with leather? Thanks.
Hi Michael, I will be honest, I have no experience with the composite wheel. Having said that, I LOVE the leather wheel and have had no issue with my planes, chisels, or knives. Evan
@@CypressDesignWorks Evan, Thanks for quick reply. I've canvassed a number of very experienced Tormek users familiar with this new-fangled composite wheel. Consensus is that CW-220 is terrific. So I'm gonna roll the dice and go with it, well aware that there would be nothing but good result with traditional leather either. A different question: I've sharpened for decades using high speed grinder followed by hand sharpening using soft and then hard black Arkansas stones. It looks like many Tormek users use one or another of the honing wheels after wet grinding and then just call it good, foregoing use of hand stones altogether. Is the edge straight from the honing wheel so sharp as to eliminate need for follow-up on flat stone(s)?
@@michael.schuler Hi Michael, I would say so! I easily get a nice mirrored edge fully capable of shaving the hairs off my arm. I know everyone has different standards, but I would be shocked if you thought the sharpness was not enough off the hone. I know the grit of the wet stone/diamond stone also effects sharpness. I use the medium grit and have found this to be fast while still be incredibly sharp.
@@CypressDesignWorks Thanks, Evan. I've set aside time this weekend to have an extended first date with this new toy. I'll see soon enough what she can do. Just watching the various videos like yours, I can already see that whether or not the final results are any better than what I have previously achieved, the process will be quicker, infinitely less stressful, and more predictable. BTW, of all the videos I watched on this topic, yours was IMO the most concise and useful.
@@michael.schuler Well that is great to hear, I really appreciate that! As you might imagine it takes of lot of time to think through, film, and edit these so feedback like that keeps me motivated! I am sure you will love your new Tormek, let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks for providing this review. I am in the market for a 16-18” bandsaw and have narrowed it down to a couple of which the 18BX is one. Do you have any issues with the fence and it’s operation along it’s bar? Also any vibration while operating the saw? I have seen one or two comments on vibration issues presumably due to the wheels not being balanced. Thanks for any insights.
I enjoyed this and learned a bunch. Thank you. Tormek provided the stuff for free, so don't forget to mark the video and videos like it as sponsored per RU-vid rules. That will also help prevent competing ads from displaying.
I have a blade (one side bevel) thick as a chisel; its 2" wide and 6" wide. I can not sharpen it. I have a T4 with a Super Grinding Stone, I am told that the stone can grind from 200-1-000 grits..Any advise Thanks
Nice instructional video. I'm thinking of purchasing this system but have a few questions: 1) I can just fit the 48" fence in my space. Do you see a need for the 48" or would the 36" work as well 90%+ of the time? 2) I've read the flip-stop micro adjustment arms are not very stable. Have you had this issue? 3) I've also head some don't like the knuckle clamps and prefer the pivot type. What is your experience with the knuckle clamps? Thanks - Mike
@@CypressDesignWorks Good to know! do you just set the table saw fence/router straight edge guide/etc. so the bottom of the groove lines up with the bottom of the clip?
