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Tormek is fully focused on sharpening. All the product development, engineering work and production are made in Sweden. The company is located in Lindesberg, a small town in the heart of Bergslagen with a history in mining. The production is carried out in close cooperation with selected suppliers, all specialized and the best in their fields. This ensures the highest quality and a continuous access to the best and most modern manufacturing technology.
Generally speaking you do not need to maintain the Tormek leather honing wheels with oil if it's used regularly. The PA-70 Honing Compound does have some oil integrated which is sufficient to keep the leather soft and in a great condition.
If the machine has not been used for a very long period of time the leather can be a bit dry. Then it might be a good idea to apply some extra oil to it before applying the honing compound.
We are covering this topic in our sharpening class, if you'd like to know more: Maintenance of Your Tormek Water-Cooled Sharpening Machine
Hope this helps. Good luck and Stay Sharp!