Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
A2 vs O1 and a tormek.
Joe Piotrowski - Chicago Burb's
>while plane shopping I see that two options are available for purchase. A2 and O1. I tried following the thread below on the steels but i could not distinguish theoretical information and practical information.
bottom line is I have a Tormek grinder and sandpaper (i.e. scary sharp)
which option is bets suited to work with my stuff?
I appreciate any help you guys can offer me.
thanks,
Joe P.
Tormek will handle steel tougher than A2
Michael Stadulis, in Gloucester County, NJ
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either
bill tindall, E. TN
>Your system will handle O1 or A2. If you use silicon carbide paper I think you can even do the more abrasion resistant steels to practical sharpness if you start with a hollow grind, which you will. At least I have abraded CPM3V with silicon carbide paper, though it has a short life in this application.