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BGM100 Bench Grinder Sharpening by Tormek Review

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.7
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Description of BGM100 Bench Grinder Sharpening by Tormek

Allows you to use your bench grinder for shaping with the Tormek sharpening system. Allows you to use Tormek jigs with your bench grinder. With or without Tormek machine you can still benefit from the precise Tormek jig system on your bench grinder and easily get the desired shape and edge angle. Includes height adjustable block and hardware for easy mounting to your bench. The principle for setting the shape and edge angle is the same regardless of which machine you use.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Useful. Set it up carefully to fit YOUR grinder. GOOD tool.

Using the TOR-SE77 square edge tool holder immediately increased the accuracy and speed of my tool finishing. They are worth the price paid, but you need to take your time and practice for cheap reasons to become proficient. Setting up the BGM100 takes some time and thought, hence the 4 stars. First try: I installed mine exactly as directed, but it was too close to the stone (I kept tapping my fingers on the Delta grinder's quick-release hub) and not well placed. The second time around I took…

Pros
  • Grinder
Cons
  • I can't remember, but there was something

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Its worth it! best in grinders

I needed a faster way to rough grind rotary tools and planer knives. I have a 10" Grizzly wet grinder and some Tormek attachments that work well with standard O1 blades, but I don't like A2 or HSS blades. When I want to change the bevel angle, it takes forever. The leather strap performs well with woodturning tools, but it takes time to get some serious finishing and bevelling. Heavy finishing of woodturning tools with a wet wheel also left some pretty good grooves on the wheel that needed…

Pros
  • tools and household items
Cons
  • crumpled

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Typical Tormek quality!

I am a wood turner and have had Tormek for many years. It puts a sharp edge on almost anything, but I've always had one complaint: It's very, very slow when first machining (or forming) a heavy turning tool. I also had a dry sander, but I was never able to "freehand" cut the edge close enough to not require a lot of rework (and time) when I got to Tormek. Introduce BGM-100. Installation requires installing a support block to the left or right of the grinder. The exact placement and size of the…

Pros
  • Power and hand tools
Cons
  • No instructions