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

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Motor Duty (load cycle)

 Continuous Continuous 30 min/hour

Certified for professional use

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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

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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

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Tormek Accessories compatibility

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Tormek Jigs & Accessories

With a wide range of options available a Tormek machine can be customised to suit your sharpening needs, making it the ultimate sharpening system.

Tormek accessories

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