Product Overview
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 7 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.
