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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.
I do not know in what situation you would risk bending the main shaft.
For normal use there is no need to remove the stone.
But if you are talking about shipping the machine with a carrier, we do recommend removing the stone. The weight of the stone and sometimes rough handling can cause the shaft to bend.