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Gardening tools 🌱 | Special | Tormek Live Sharpening Class



The summer is finally here (at least in Sweden)! We’re now doing a special episode of our sharpening class, focusing on the gardening tools. Learn how to sharpen pruning shears, lawn mower blades, a scythe, hedge shears and other tools that you use in the garden! 🌳🌿

Read more about the products in this episode:
SVM-45 Knife Jig https://www.tormek.com/international/en/grinding-jigs/svm-45-knife-jig/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=EN_live_gardeningtools
SVM-00 Small Knife Holder https://www.tormek.com/international/en/grinding-jigs/svm-00-small-knife-holder/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=EN_live_gardeningtools
SVX-150 Scissors Jig https://www.tormek.com/international/en/grinding-jigs/svx-150-scissors-jig/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=EN_live_gardeningtools
SVD-110 Tool Rest https://www.tormek.com/international/en/grinding-jigs/svd-110-tool-rest/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=EN_live_gardeningtools
US-430 Universal Support Extended https://www.tormek.com/international/en/spare-parts/other-spare-parts-and-upgrades/us-430-universal-support-extended/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=EN_live_gardeningtools

Introduction 00:00
Tools & Jigs we are using 02:55
Setting up Shears to sharpen 07:05
Sharpening Shears on T-8 10:05
Honing Shears 12:55
Sharpening Complicated Shears 14:45
Blade Diagram explanation 18:03
Answering Questions 20:53
Lawn Mower blade Sharpening SVM-45 setup 22:25
Sharpening Lawn Mower Blade 24:39
Honing Lawn Mower Blade 26:32
Large Lawn Mower Blade SVM-45 Setup 27:32
Sharpening Large Lawn Mower Blade 30:50
Answering Questions 35:35
Setting up Hedge Shears for sharpening 37:50
Sharpening Hedge Shears 42:28
Setting up scythe for sharpening 45:10
Free hand sharpening scythe 47:00
Setup grass shears for sharpening 50:00
Sharpening grass shears 51:38
Setup brush cutter for sharpening 52:50
Brush cutter sharpening 56:00
Answering Questions 56:50
Conclusion 58:30

Watch our Sharpening Classes in other languages:
🇸🇪 Tormek SV https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBzfgVpsJo-JNMrjxQv_upv1E2OxTJXn4
🇩🇪 Tormek DE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTTR_ac6oGjgyIBGv0Qfw31FDfMTF40P7
🇫🇷 Tormek FR https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6KmdMvnjXPjhyzxK5iS3p9mbSsUa8VC
🌐 Tormek AR https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtCEsErOp4xkK2aRp1c2F37vTxPEQLrS

33 Comments

  4. Brad Greatrix

    These are brilliant videos – thank you! I’ve found so many extra uses for my Tormek, and also improved my technique for items I was already sharpening. I’ve ordered a few more accessories for my T-8 since watching this series, but things are mostly on back-order in the UK, so these videos must be creating some sales success too 😉

  6. Jack Marashlian

    Thank you for your videos , sometime is hard for me to watch live as in Australia it is 11.30 at night when you start. I have a question which is very important and not enough information around YouTube or your videos. I purchased a T8 machine and also 2 sets of mounting blocks for CBN wheels on a 2nd Grinder. my question applies to both of them as I am wood-turner for the past 5 or so years we recommend our beginners when they purchase to have height of the lath to be Centre line of the spindle about elbow height of the arm when you bend it. What will be approximate height of the Centre line of the Grinder relevant to my body??? please do not say just whatever you feel comfortable…. surely there is some thumb rule???… I noticed with Wolfgang the centre of the wheel is about his trouser buckle is or something similar can you help with approximate height position for both T* and bench grinder as my bench Grinder spindle height is 190mm … finally your instructions of the bench Grinder also information is missing re the horizontal height of the bar to the bench Grinder spindle , my CBN wheels are 200mmin diameter,. Thanking you in advance Jack Marashlian from Australia.

  7. Jan Q-H

    Will it be possible to sharpen the fur cutting Oster blades on the extra fine diamond stone, the blades are very expensive to buy new, and very difficult to sharpen.

  9. John Huggins

    Great video showing the versatility of the T8. I stumbled on this video when a company I get email newsletters from (Advanced Machinery here in the USA) notified me that Tormek has introduced a new composite honing wheel I never heard of (CW-220) and I went to the Tormek website to find out more info. I am subscribed with the bell on to your YouTube site, but I don't recall receiving any notification you were doing these cool classes. Thank you nonetheless. You gave me all kinds of answers to special yard tools that need sharpening quickly and consistently. I can't wait until you are able to create a jig to quickly sharpen chain saw blades on the T8. I hope these kinds of classes will last longer than COVID-19. LOL. Thank you, again.

  10. Wolfgang Stelzer

    Hello Wolfgang and Sebastian,
    Thank's for your instructions. As I'm brandnew in sharpening, your videos are very helpful. I bought my machine (T4) just two weeks ago and the results are great.👍👍👍

  11. Grant Horibe

    Do you have any videos on maintaining the T8? Im mostly curious about the leather wheel and if I need to clean it after months of use, or just continue to use it along with the compound?

  12. esa062

    I found it easier to hold the long scythe blade diagonally accross the stone. That gives you good clearance over the honing wheel and the roundness of the stone helps to get a good contact on the concave shape of the blade. Surprisingly easy, really. It's great that at this time as more and more things are cheap, poor quality and not thought of much, we still have Tormek.

  15. Domenic2552

    Love these videos please feel free to send any kits or machines my way thank you in advance 😀

  16. Stephan Bourget

    Bonjour de Montreal Canada, merci pour ces tutoriels qui sont vraiment utile. Je suis le nouveau propriétaire du T8 avec le kit pour tournage de bois et la meule SF250 et simplement WOW! I'll be catching up on the other classes. Regards,

  17. John Huggins

    I have a pair of fiskars garden shears where one of the two blades is serrated on one of the cutting edges (like that of a steak knife on that one blade). Do you have any tricks on how to sharpen that particular blade? The backside of that blade is flat like just on any other blade.

  18. kadoman65

    I wish the knife jig was adjustable to keep the apex centered. At least if both sides had a 0.5mm recess, thicker blades would not have a longer bevel on one side…my only gripe about purchasing the T-8 a month ago. And the black knob hits the rail when horizontal so I replace the knobs with regular 6mm x 1cm bolts and use a hex driver to create extra clearance when setting an angle horizontally for polishing etc

  20. Steven Larsen

    The water reservoir is very simple but you need to check out that simplicity when it's empty. If you know how it works there is no problem.

  21. Steven Larsen

    A lot of garden tools come to me and the main problem is the blade is bent. As they get dull they twist it to break it loose. Sometimes cheap tools are not worth sharpening. I think Tormek does not compromise quality. I think Tormek needs to approve tool companies that have similar standards.

  22. Steven Larsen

    It is very important to clean the blades but also coat the blades when finished. I have tried WD40, Pam, motor oil and car wax. What is a good coating?

  23. Steven Larsen

    What do you use as a blade protector? When delivering to a customer you want to show them the blade but to protect it I use electrical tape. I'm looking for something better and safer.

  24. Steven Larsen

    About his knob trick. I put a rubber washer on a 1/4" bolt. Then put it in my variable speed drill and use it to run my facing tool. Works better and more consistent than doing it by hand.

  27. Andy Lad

    I enjoy watching these videos. Even after owning a T4 for 2 years, I am still entertained by watching other techniques. Quick question, are there any plans on offering the blackstone for the T4?

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