Tormek Blackstone Silicon SB-250 is a 250 mm grindstone for sharpening high-speed steel (HSS), such as woodturning tools.
The Tormek Blackstone Silicon SB-250 is a 250 mm diameter grinding stone for sharpening high-speed steel (HSS) and other high-alloy steels, for example turning tools. The stone is made of silicon carbide and removes hard steel more efficiently than the original stone, even at lower grinding pressure. With the SP-650 stone grader you change the surface between coarse and fine, corresponding to 220 to 1000 grit. The stone is changed quickly with the EzyLock nut.
Facts:
Diameter 250 mm, width 50 mm
Adjustable, corresponding to 220–1000 grit
Material: silicon carbide
Fits Tormek T-8, T-7 and older models with a 250 mm stone
2-year warranty
Data sheet
Specific References
First choose the right grindstone size: 200 mm for the T-4 and 250 mm for the T-8. Then choose by what you sharpen:
Original grindstone SG – an all-round stone supplied with the machine. With the SP-650 stone grader you change the surface from 220 grit to about 1000 grit.
Blackstone Silicon SB – for high-speed steel (HSS), such as turning tools
Japanese water stone SJ – 4000 grit for a polished, razor-sharp edge
Diamond wheel DC, DF or DE – 360, 600 or 1200 grit, for any material including ceramics and carbide. Use the ACC-150 anti-corrosion concentrate in the water.
There are several good ways to sharpen chisels and plane irons: water stones, diamond stones, oil stones and sharpening machines such as Tormek. All give sharp edges, but they differ in speed, maintenance and price.
A honing guide makes it easier to keep the same angle every time. The most important thing is to find a method you enjoy and use often. The guide helps you choose.
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