Description
Manufacturer’s special offer.
From November 18 until December 31, 2022, save 50% on the Tormek hand-tool kit (a saving of $187.50) when you purchase a Tormek T-8 sharpening machine.
Made in Sweden from sturdy, high-quality components, the Tormek water-cooled sharpening system has a well-deserved reputation for versatility, accuracy and ease of use. Its precise jig-guided control allows even a novice to consistently yield proper edge geometry on a wide range of household and woodworking tools.
The double-ended arbor carries two wheels – a 220x aluminum oxide grindstone and a leather stropping wheel charged with compound. Grinding on the stone followed by stropping creates a toothed edge suitable for shears, cutlery, axes or utility chisels.
For a refined edge, using the included stone grader converts the grindstone’s surface to a fine texture comparable to 1000x; subsequent stropping produces a mirror finish.
The powerful, professional-grade T-8 machine has ample torque to maintain constant speed under full load, important when grinding jointer/planer blades and high-speed steel tools, which require the user to apply greater force.
Rated for continuous use, its 115V motor runs at 90 rpm and has a stainless-steel arbor to resist rust. It has ABS side panels and a substantial cast-zinc housing to dampen vibration and give the jigs rigid support. A magnet built into the removable water trough gathers metal debris for easy disposal.
Includes a 250mm dia. by 50mm wide (10" × 2") grindstone and a 220mm dia. by 31mm wide (8 5/8" × 1 1/4") leather wheel, as well as a diamond-tipped wheel-truing tool, a square-edge jig, a gauge for measuring and setting bevel angles, a stone grader and a 70g tube of 3-micron honing compound. A 164-page manual provides complete instructions for sharpening an array of tools, as well as maintenance advice and other tips. The 7-year warranty also covers commercial use.
Compatible with the T-8, the hand-tool kit is composed of the jigs most likely to be used by the homeowner. The set includes the centering knife jig, the wide centering knife jig, the short tool jig, the axe jig, the scissors jig and the small knife jig.
The kit includes a case made of high-quality materials with a leather handle and a sliding lid that keeps everything in place. The storage tray is made of EPP, a permanent construction material that is durable and ready for many years of holding jigs in their places.
