I have an older model Tormek (SuperGrind 2000) and the 10" grindstone is now just over 7" in diameter. Needs a new wheel so I got one from Woodcraft and can't get beyond removing the initial securing bolt. Their instructions to loosen the bolt were to put a 3/4" wrench on the nut, then hit the wrench a couple times with a hammer. I spent a 1/2 hour trying various iterations of just that but it wouldn't budge. Put some penetrating oil on it and let that set in for a while. No progress. In desperation I used my impact wrench and the bolt came off with little effort. Looks like there is a 1" or so 3/16" thick metal washer (?) the nut was up against. That washer or whatever it is, is on tight enough I can't loosen it. Tormek shows turning the wheel clockwise to loosen it while turning the honing wheel the opposite direction.Tried that, won't budge. Tried the other direction while turning the honing wheel the opposite. same result. Before I put some major torque on the machine; perhaps I'm missing something in the removal process. I thought maybe some Creeker has done this and might have some sage advice on how to proceed. Thanks in advance to anyone who takes their time to respond.
Don M