Recognized for its unique sharpening approach, Tormek is releasingย another edition of their wet stone sharpening system. Theย Tormek T-8 Wet Grinder Sharpening System will be available in select woodworking locations and online retailers in June 2016. Theย Tormek T-8 is rated for continuous use, andย is designed to fit theirย vast range ofย specialty jigs available to quickly and easily sharpen virtually any tool in your house, orย workshop.
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Features
Similar toย other Tormek sharpening tools, like the Tormerk T-4 sharpenerย Tim Mitchell reviewed, the heart of the tool is the grinding wheel turning at a slow RPMย through water. The water acts as a lubricant for faster grinding while it continuously cools the tool edge to prevent damage that comes from heating the steel to a point that chemical change occurs. The Tormek T-8 offers an SG-250 10โณ x 2โณ grinding wheel that turns at 90 RPM. To finish the sharpening process, the 8-34โณ x 1-1/4โณ genuine leather honing wheel will gently remove the burr and hones the edge to get razor sharpness.
The major improvements start with the Universal Support. The previously mounted sleeves are now fully integrated, reducing the amount of play experienced and improving control. A screw lift on the water trough makes the fit better while a magnetic scraper makes cleaning more efficient.ย The SE-77 jig for square edge tools has been upgraded with a movable side that allows for a fine adjustment to the setting, which ensures a 90-degree corner or the possibility to create a cambered shape.
Tormek T-8 Wet Grinder Sharpening System Highlights
- Designedย for sharpening hand tools, knives, scissors, wood-turning and woodcarving tools
- Universal Supportย control system
- Constant wheel speed, even under full load
- Advanced Water Troughย fits easier than previous generations
- Tormek Original Grindstoneis rated for all qualities of steel, including High Speed Steel (HSS)
- SE-77 jig for square edge tools now has a movable side
- Includes Grindstone, leather honing wheel, square edge jig, truing and dressing tool, stone grader, AngleMaster, honing compound, handbook, instructional DVD
Tormek T-8 Wet Grinder Sharpening System Specifications
- Model: T-8
- Motor: 115V/230V
- Duty Cycle: 100%, 25,000 hour life
- Weight: 32.6 pounds
- Warranty: 7-Year when registered
- Price (MSRP):ย $729
