Jet Wet Sharpener

[Richard Geraci]

Has anyone had a probem removing the stone from the Jet Wet Sharpner?

I had a problem with the shaft the holds the stone rusting and making it amost impossibe to remove the stone.

When I contacted Jet about the problem and asked why they did not supply a stainless stee shaft with the machine I could not get an answer.

Additionally I received no satisfaction after numerous e mails and phone calls to Jet.

Because of this major flaw in the machine I woud not recomend it. The Tormac would be my choice from now on.

[David Christopher]

Richard, why do you want to remove the stone ?? if it time to replace just whack it with a hammer til it breaks in half

[Dennis Peacock]

I've got a Tormek. It has some rusting on the shaft where the wheel is. I just clean it off and protect it with some Amsoil MP and keep going. Had it for about 6 years now. Love the machine and the MP.

[Dave Bureau]

tormek has a stainless shaft now.

[David Walser]

I've got a Tormek. It has some rusting on the shaft where the wheel is. I just clean it off and protect it with some Amsoil MP and keep going. Had it for about 6 years now. Love the machine and the MP.Just FYI: Older versions of the Tormek had this problem. Newer versions have stainless steel shafts. I believe that's been true for a couple of years now, at least.

[Bernie Weishapl]

I think David is right. I have had mine about a year now with no signs of rust and use it quite often.

[Richard Geraci]

There was a great deal of rust on the jam nuts both front nd back of the stone. I was afraid the bearings might be getting rusted as well so I removed the stone to clean and grease the nuts and washers and inspect the bearings.

[Alan Trout]

I have had my Jet for a couple of years. I have not had problems. Yet I clean my frequently and use a little oil on the washers and a little grease on the threads. Mine has been a wonderful machine with no troubles.

Good Luck

Alan