Stay sharp with Tormek - but which Tormek model do you need? - Woodworking Wisdom

Tormek's sharpening machines are designed for every tool sharpening job where the finest edge is needed. The innovative design is appreciated worldwide for its unbeatable versatility, accuracy and ease of use. Undoubtedly, it's the number one water-cooled sharpening system, so the only question is - which Tormek model do I need?

Take a look at the chart below to easily compare the Tormek T-8 Original, T-8 Custom and T-4 Original

Tormek T-4 Sharpening System

Tormek T-8 Sharpening System

Achieve the finest edge on your tools

	Tormek T-8 Original Innovative water-cooled sharpening system with unbeatable versatility, accuracy and ease of use. Comes complete with the SE-77 Jig for you to get sharpening your square edge tools straight away.	Tormek T-8 Custom The Custom allows you to create a bespoke sharpening system. Choose only the grinding wheel, honing wheel and jigs that suit your needs.	Tormek T-4 Original Same precision and stability as the larger models but with a compact design. Perfect for home and hobby use, or professionals with limited space.
Package contains	Tormek T-8 machine plus SG-250 Original Grindstone, LA-220 Leather Honing Wheel, US-105 Universal Support, T8-00 Storage Tray, SE-77 Square Edge Jig, TT-50 Truing Tool, SP-650 Stone Grader, WM-200 AngleMaster, PA-70 Honing Compound, EM-15 Edge Marker, HB-10 Tormek Handbook and Metal Plate Mount for WM-200 AngleMaster. This package relates to Product Code: 102175 further packages are available with kits for the woodturner and woodworker.	Naked Tormek T-8 machine plus HB-10 Tormek Handbook, WM-200 AngleMaster and US-105 Universal Support with micro adjust. This package relates to Product Code: 107062.	Tormek T-4 machine plus SG-200 Original Grindstone, LA-145 Leather Honing Wheel, US-103 Universal Support, SP-650 Stone Grader, WM-200 AngleMaster, PA-70 Honing Compound, EM-15 Edge Marker and HB-10 Tormek Handbook. This package relates to Product Code: 507158 further packages are available with kits for the woodturner and woodworker.
Can sharpen most edge tools	✔	✔	✔
Motor Duty (load cycle)	Continuous	Continuous	30 min/hour
Certified for professional use	✔	✔	✔
Warranty	8-year warranty (5 years + 3 years when registered at tormek.com)Valid for professional use as well	8-year warranty (5 years + 3 years when registered at tormek.com)Valid for professional use as well	8-year warranty (5 years + 3 years when registered at tormek.com)2-year warranty when used for commercial, industrial, or educational purposes.
Housing	Precision-cast frame in powder-coated zinc. Impact-resistant ABS plastic	Precision-cast frame in powder-coated zinc. Impact-resistant ABS plastic	Precision-cast top in powder-coated zinc. Impact-resistant ABS plastic
Scale for grinding wheel diameter	✔	✔	✔
Main shaft	MSK-250 Stainless Steel Shaft with EzyLock	MSK-250 Stainless Steel Shaft with EzyLock	MSK-200 Stainless Steel Shaft with EzyLock
Grinding wheel locking	Stainless steel EzyLock	Stainless steel EzyLock	Composite EzyLock
Honing wheel locking	Quick release knob	Quick release knob	Hex nut
Performance	100 rpm, Torque 14.7 Nm	100 rpm, Torque 14.7 Nm	120 rpm, Torque 8.4 Nm
Idling sound level	54 dB	54 dB	54 dB
Machine dimensions	Width: 270 mm (10 5/8") Depth: 270 mm (10 5/8") Height: 330 mm (12")	Width: 270 mm (10 5/8") Depth: 270 mm (10 5/8") Height: 286 mm (11 1/4")	Width: 240 mm (9 7/16") Depth: 205 mm (8 1/16") Height: 260 mm (10¼")
Machine Weight	14.8 kg (32.6 lbs)	9.3 kg (20.5 lbs)	8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Original Grindstone Wheel compatibility	SG-250	SG-250	SG-200
Japanese Waterstone compatibility	SJ-250	SJ-250	SJ-200
DC/DF/DE Diamond Wheels compatibility	250	250	200
Tormek Grinding Jigs compatibility	✔	✔	✔
Tormek Accessories compatibility	✔	✔	✔