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Maintaining an Angle
Other than constant practice, how do you maintain a consistent angle while sharpening a knife or tool?
Almost daily, sharpeners ask us what they can do to keep their knife or tool at a constant angle as they sharpen it. This is probably the most com...
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What's New With The Tormek T8
Dan Splinter - May 10, 2016
We are very excited about the new Tormek T8 and its new features.
An Overview of the New Tormek T8
A quality obsessed company like Tormek doesn't make changes to their water cooled, slow speed sharpeners often...
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Tormek T8 and T4 Comparison
Tormek T8
Tormek T4
Housing
Cast Zinc Top, FrameMotor Mount andInternal Drive Wheelwith ABS Plastic Sides
Cast Zinc and ABS plastic
Grindstone
250×50 mm (10"×2"...
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Comparing Woodworking Sharpening Systems
Finding a system to meet your needs is often determined by what you need to sharpen. We've put together this woodworking tool sharpening chart to help you decide which direction to go with your main sharpening system. Keep in mind that sometimes a be...
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Tormek T8 and T7 Comparison
Tormek T8
Tormek T7
Housing
Cast Zinc Top, FrameMotor Mount andInternal Drive Wheel,with ABS Plastic Sides
Welded steel 3mm (1/8")
Tool Rest Mounts
Integral to Z...
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The Tormek T8's are Here!
Dan Splinter - August 10, 2016
We got our new Tormek T8, have you gotten yours?
A Winner of a Machine
The wait is over. The new Tormek T8 models have arrived, and we couldn't wait to get our hands on one to try all the new features for...
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New Tormek T4 Bushcraft Edition
John - October 1, 2017
Tormek has come out with a couple of special edition sharpeners over the years. When they do, they really make it a great value. The T4 Bushcraft is no exception. The machine itself is a T4 painted hunter green, bu...
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It's Been a Busy Year!
Dan - November 24, 2017
2017 has been quite the year for us here at Sharpening Supplies. We have been keeping busy expanding our offerings so that we can be even more prepared to meet your sharpening needs.
There are so many new sharpening mach...
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Tormek Diamond Wheel
John - March 5, 2018
We've had customers asking for years if there is a diamond wheel for the Tormek. Soon the answer will be yes. We promise to post new information as it becomes available.
What we know so far:
Available in C...
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Sharpening Gift Guide
Sharpeners make great gifts. We’ve compiled a list of our top gift idea suggestions. If you still have a question, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Top Knife Sharpening Gift for the Outdoorsman
Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Knife Sha...
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Tormek Tip - AngleMaster
December 11, 2019
Tormek is constantly improving their products, so new editions of their jigs and accessories are issued from time to time. That recently happened with the WM-200 AngleMaster and there is an important change to note. Here's a tip ...
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Tormek Tip - Turning Tool Setter
December 19, 2019
Tormek's TTS-100 Turning Tool Setter is an invaluable aid when sharpening turning tools with the SVD-186 Gouge Jig or the SVS-50 Multi Jig. Here's a tip to ensure the most consistent results when using the Turning Tool ...
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Tormek Tip - Knife Jig
When using the Knife Jig, the jig's adjustable stop slides along the universal support as you keep the knife in contact with the grinding wheel. All the while, keep the face of the jig's adjustable stop firmly against the universal support.
That'...
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What I'm Sharpening Today - Wusthof Knife
April 8, 2020
Time to Sharpen my Chef's Knife
Today I'm taking advantage of working from home to give some attention to my own kitchen knives. I started with my well used Wusthof Chef's Knife. Using the Edge-On-Up PT50A Tester, I me...
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Tormek US-430 Extended Universal Support for Long Blades
April 28, 2020
Sometimes You Need To Sharpen a Long Blade
With 18" of sharpened blade length, this machete is a long blade. The US-430 Extended Universal Support makes it possible to sharpen a long blade like this without reposit...
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What I'm Sharpening Today - Wood Chisel
April 15, 2020
Rust Happens
Today I discovered that one of my wood chisels had developed a bit of rust. I'm not proud of that, I like to take care of my tools, but it happens sometimes. Rust is not good for edges so it is best t...
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Magna-Matic MAG-8000 and MAG-9000 Comparison
Magna-Matic MAG-9000
Magna-Matic MAG-8000
L x W x H
12”x 8”x 8”
24” x 12” x 17”
Weight
48 lbs
80 lbs
Shipping Weight
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Tormek T8 Bundle Comparison
Compare Tormek T8 Bundles
The Tormek T8 Sharpening Machine is offered several different bundles of the machine and various kits and jigs. Whether you are sharpening woodworking tools, woodturning tools, knives, scissors, drill bits, carving gouges...
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Tormek T4 Bundle Comparison
Compare Tormek T4 Bundles
The Tormek T4 Sharpening Machine is offered several different bundles of the machine and various kits and jigs. Whether you are sharpening woodturning tools, knives, scissors, carving gouges or any number of other edges, ...
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Tormek T-1 Review
One of the most exciting parts of my job is to test, evaluate and understand new sharpeners. I recently had the pleasure of testing out the Tormek T-1. Below are my notes, first impressions, and overall evaluation of the Tormek T-1.
The Tormek T...
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Tormek T-1 FAQs
Q. When was the Tormek T-1 launched?
A. The Tormek T-1 was launched in the US market on Feburary 10th, 2022.
Q. Can the Tormek T-1 restore my factory edge?
A. In almost all cases, the Tormek T-1 will be able to sharpen your knives to sharp...
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Sharpener of the Week: Tormek T-1
February 16, 2022
The Tormek T-1!
The Tormek T-1 is our Sharpener of the Week. The Tormek T-1 launched a few days ago and the customer response has been very positive. We've been testing it for a few weeks and we're hap...
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Sharpening a Small Knife on a Guided Sharpener
Small Knives and Guided Sharpeners
A customer called me recently with a conundrum. He was trying to sharpen a small knife on a guided sharpening system and was having an issue. The jaws of the clamp that holds the blade were interfering with the s...
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Father's Day Sharpening Gift Guide
You’re here for one of two reasons. Option 1: you have no idea what to get your dad as a gift this Father’s Day. Option 2: your dad has sent you this article as a none too subtle hint. Either way, we’re here to help.
We’ve organized the guide ...
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Top 10 Sharpeners of 2022
We're sure you’re interested in seeing what other people are using to sharpen. So we've put together this list of the top 10 sharpeners from 2022. These are the sharpeners that you, our customers, have shown the most interest in this year.
Here...
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How to Pick the Best Method to Sharpen Your Kitchen Knives
There are a lot of great options for sharpening a kitchen knife. But which one best suits your needs?
Getting ready to sharpen your kitchen knives for the first time can be overwhelming. We’ll tell you what’s great about each option, and wha...
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