I bought a Jet, Tormek look alike many moons ago. What a pos - what could possibly go wrong by using a steel drive shaft running in cheap bronze bearings in a water bath. It was probably starting to rust the day I bought it. The accessories were also Tormek clones but only in looks not performance - what could possibly go wrong when you are trying to sharpen with a guide that is loose. Now add the fact that there are no parts available even if you wanted to keep your "machine" running.
I installed a new home made shaft and bearings, converted over to CBN, got rid of the water and bought a few of the Tormek accessories. Works now, should have bought the Tormek to begin with. Sold off all my other Jet tools
I installed a new home made shaft and bearings, converted over to CBN, got rid of the water and bought a few of the Tormek accessories. Works now, should have bought the Tormek to begin with. Sold off all my other Jet tools