The T8 represents the current state of the art in slow speed water cooled grinding and honing. Tormek has put years of research and development into this machine.
Innovations Include:
Cast Zinc Top, Frame and Motor Mount
Cast Zinc Internal Drive Wheel
Machined Tool Rest Mounts that are Integral to the Cast Housing
Tighter Tolerances on Tool Rest Mounts
Height Adjusting Water Tray
Channeled Water Flow
Removable Water Tray Scraper with Magnet
Relocated Cord for Easier Machine Rotation
Tormek's Quality Guarantee
For those that understand quality and versatility, there is no substitute to Tormek quality. The T8 has a 8 year manufacturer’s warranty that shows Tormek's long term commitment to quality. By purchasing a Tormek you are making a long term commitment to sharp tools and knives, and Tormek will be there to back it up.
Tormek Repeatability
The key word when sharpening the Tormek way is repeatability. The tools are guided in jigs so you remove only a minute fraction of the steel at each sharpening. Even complicated shapes like fingernail turning gouges, spoon carving gouges and oval skew chisels with a radius edge are easily sharpened to fit your needs. Once the shape is created, you can resharpen quickly and easily. And all of the Tormek Jigs work on the T8.
Tormek Reliability and Safety
The water cooled slow speed grindstone will not overheat steel. There is no worry about taking the temper out of your tool. In addition, there is no grinding dust, the steel particles are deposited into the water trough. And with the low speed, you can fully control the sharpening.
Tormek Versatility
A wide variety of guided jigs and accessories are available to customize the Tormek T8 offering you the ability to sharpen knives, scissors, carving tools, wood turning tools, axes, planer blades, and drill bits.
Buying a Tormek is a safe investment in quality and performance.
Housing
Cast Zinc Top, Frame, Motor Mount and Internal Drive Wheel with ABS Plastic Sides
Grindstone
250×50 mm (10"×2")
Leather honing wheel
220×31 mm (8 5/8"×1 7/32")
Stone diameter indicator
Yes
Main shaft, nut and washer in stainless steel
Yes
Carrying handle
Yes
Quick coupling for the honing wheel
Yes
Honing with the SE-77 Square Edge Jig on the leather honing wheel
Q. What is the difference between the T4 and the T8?
A. Everyone wants to know which model they should purchase. This chart makes the comparison between the T4 and the T8 very clear cut. Tormek T8 vs. T4 Comparison
