Tormek now offers two models, the powerful T-7 with a 250 mm (10") grindstone and the compact T-3 with a 200 mm (8") grindstone. Click here or below for a side by side comparison between the two models.
With the new T-3 you get access to the Tormek high quality sharpening system at a favourable price and it is ideal for sharpening woodworking hand tools, knives and scissors.
Utilizing a 200mm (8" grinding wheel, the T-3 model sharpens wood chisels and plane irons with great accuracy and safety thanks to the Square Edge Jig SE-76.
Conventional jigs on the market require that you align the tool in the jig with two mounting screws which is time consuming and you lose the exact repeatability when re-sharpening. The new Tormek Square Edge jig solves this problem and the chisel will be lined up squarely at 90 degrees each time without any adjustments. This is achieved because the jig automatically aligns the chisel to its flat, machined face.
The SE-76 can also firmly clamp short and tapered tools such as Japanese chisels. The jig copes with blades up to 76 mm or 3" width.
It also has travel limit stops that prevent you from running the tool off the edge and scraping a knuckle.
Features of the T-3 model
Stainless steel hardware with Ezylock shaft Prevents from rust and wear on bearings. Change stones without tools.
Universal Support with acme thread Round section without flat machining makes it faster to change position.
Improved Horizontal Base Double locking screws and tighter fit for highest precision.
Micro Adjust with scale For a predetermined cutting depth when using the TT-50 Truing and Dressing Tool.
In the drop-down menu below you can choose to get the T-3 with the TT-50 Truing Tool and the SP-650 Stone Grader, or choose the T-3 Hand Tool Package which includes the TT-50, the SP-650 and the HTK-705 Hand Tool Kit.
With exchangeable leather discs. This Wheel is used for inside honing and polishing of gouges and V tools. Mounts outside the standard leather honing wheel.
This wheel has exchangeable leather discs so you can easily replace a disc with a worn tip. You can order replacement discs in the drop down box below. Discs with alternative, narrower profiles are available as optional extra.
The jig comprises a tool holder (1) which runs in a sleeve (2). The tool is aligned with a disc (4) and tightened with a knob screw (5). There is a washer (6) for wide gouges. The stop ring (7) can be set for a convex bevel with a screw (8).
The tool holder can be set in any position from 0 to 5 with the 5 mm allen key (9). The setting can be noted on a special recipe label (10), which is attached to the ferrule. A special pen, which works on these labels is included (11). For turning cutters there is a shaft (12) with a mounting screw (13) and a 2,5 mm allen key (14).
The versatile TORMEK Universal Support is the basis of the TORMEK system. It is made of 12 mm (approx. 1/2") round steel and has a double mounting for maximum stability. The Universal Support incorporates a micro adjust for exact and fast fine setting.
The Universal Support can be placed in three positions:
The Universal Support can be placed either in the vertical sleeves or in a horizontal base. These two positions enable you to grind either towards the edge or away from the edge.
The Universal Support can also be placed horizontally for honing with jigs. Honing must always be done with the wheel running away from the edge.
Vertically in the two sleeves. For grinding towards the edge.
Diamond Truing Tool with screw feed trues the stone exactly round and flat.
Dual knob screw permits an easily controlled feed across the stone for a perfectly flat surface. If you feed faster, you create a rougher surface which grinds more quickly.
Mounts and locks instantly in the right position on the Universal support of the TORMEK sharpening system.
The cutting depth is controlled by the Micro Adjust on the Universal Support.