Tormek’s sharpening machines are designed for every job where sharp results are important. The powerful Tormek T–8 and T–4 are the foundation of the water cooled sharpening system that allows you to sharpen practically any type of edge tool.
Common to all our machines is that the user is in full control and gets the best result. A Tormek sharpening system will extend the useful lifetime of a broad range of tools used in woodworking, kitchens, gardens, art studios and elsewhere. So regardless if you are a professional craftsman, cook or do–it–yourselfer, a Tormek is for you if you want to achieve a sharp and long–lasting result.
Machine Comparison | Tormek T–8 |
Tormek T–4 |
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Areas of use | A versatile wet sharpening system that is perfect for sharpening most types of edge tools. | A versatile wet sharpening system that is perfect for sharpening most types of edge tools. |
Can sharpen a broad range of edge tools | Yes | Yes |
Compatible with Tormek's range of jigs and accessories | Yes | Yes |
Motor duty | Continuous | 30 min/hour |
Warranty | 7 years incl. commercial use. | 7 years. When used for commercial, industrial or educational purpose the warranty is 2 years. |
Delivered with | ||
Grinding wheel | Tormek Original Grindstone 250×50 mm (10"x2") | Tormek Original Grindstone 200×40 mm (8"x1 5/8") |
Honing wheel | Genuine Leather 220×31 mm (8 5/8"x1 7/32") | Genuine Leather 145×26 mm (5"x1") |
Guidance system for knife sharpening | No | No |
Square Edge Jig TOR–SE77 | Yes | No |
AngleMaster TOR–WM200 | Yes | Yes |
Honing Compound TOR–PA70 | Yes | Yes |
Tormeks' Handbook on Water Cooled Sharpening | Yes | Yes |
Tormek DVD | Yes | Yes |
Truing Tool TOR–TT50U | Yes | No |
Stone Grader TOR–SP650 | Yes | Yes |
Accessory tray for storage | Yes | No |
Technical Specifications | ||
Housing | Precision cast zinc top and frame. Sides in ABS plastic. | Precision cast zinc head. ABS plastic. |
Scale for stone diameter | Yes | Yes |
Drive wheel | Zinc | Plastic |
Main shaft in stainless steel | Yes | Yes |
Grinding wheel locking | Stainless steel EzyLock | Composite EzyLock |
Water trough | With screw lift, magnet, water chute and scraper. | Standard. |
Carrying handle | Yes | Yes |
Quick coupling for the honing wheel | Yes | No |
Motor 115 V 1~ 60 Hz | 200 W (input) | 120 W (input) |
Running speed | 90 RPM (US 100 RPM) | 120 RPM |
Width | 270 mm (10 5/8") | 230 mm (9 1/16") |
Depth | 270 mm (10 5/8") | 200 mm (7 7/8") |
Height | 330 mm (12") | 260 mm (10 1/4") |
Weight excl. packing | 14.8 kg (32.6 lbs) | 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs) |
Optional grindstones T-8 and T-4 | ||
Blackstone Silicon TOR-SB250 | Yes | - |
Japanese Waterstone TOR-SJ250 | Yes | - |
Japanese Waterstone TOR-SJ200 | - | Yes |
Optional diamond wheels T-8 and T-4 | ||
Diamond Wheel Coarse DC-250 | Yes | - |
Diamond Wheel Fine TOR-DF250 | Yes | - |
Diamond Wheel Extra Fine DE-250 | Yes | - |
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