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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 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 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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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 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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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 - 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 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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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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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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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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