Two years in on buying the T4 I’m still very happy with it and have found it a worthy purchase unlike some stuff in the past. Yes it’s an expensive investment but worth the cost I say.
I've invested in a T-4 and I love it. Quick additional tip: I've replicated the magnet-feature of the bigger Tormeks by just throwing a small magnet into the water trough and secured it with an identical magnet on the underside. That way the steel particles get pulled off the stone faster, accumulate in one spot and don't float around. Just make sure you put the magnet in a spot in the trough where it doesn't interfere with the stone.
TinMan Bushcraft I just got my new T-4 and did the exact same thing with some super strong mini magnets I had sitting around my shop. Worked like a charm! I was curious if other had done the same mod but was certain other T-4 owners had as it’s so obvious and effective. I was going to go with magnetic tape as well but used what I had laying around. I bet having the tape on the outside would make cleanup easier though.
Just a slight modification on the magnet setup. I simply put a washer inside the trough, a rare earth magnet on the outside and it works like a charm. This means that you have a disposable inside collector, I simply let it all settle then tip out the clear water and can wipe off the iron particles with a tissue or whatever. Replace the washer if it gets too rusty..minimal cost, maximum function. No tape needed.
Im just afraid its gunna pull out particles out of my samurai swords. Dont wanna risk that. Plus im not allowrd to play with magnets cus its dangerous.
Dear Sirs, I don’t do any wood turning, just normal planing, chisels and occasionally leather knife sharpening. If I were to invest in a Tormek sharpening system, which setup would I be better to invest in? Yours truly, Ross morrow
If you are not doing it professionally or lots of heavy use with it, the T4 is all you would need. If you have the extra money the T8 is just a little nicer.
Can you sharpen bench planer blades in the T4 ?, the accessories of the T8 can be used in the T4 ?, I want to buy one and I have those doubts, the use will be for carpentry enthusiasts.
Yes, everything you can sharpen with the T-8, you can sharpen with the T-4. Worth to mention though is that since the grinding wheel is smaller on the T-4 it can be a bit tricky when sharpening planer blades and drill bits. I would recommened going for the T-8 for that kind of use, but the T-4 will also work. /Best regards Carl, Tormek
Translation Tool: Hej Lizeth, no podemos dar una respuesta precisa a esa pregunta. Depende de la cantidad de herramientas que afile, de la presión que utilice, del material de las herramientas y de algunos otros factores. Lo que sí podemos decir: ¡Son duraderas! English: We can´t give an accurate answer on that question. This depends on the amount of tools you sharpen, on the pressure you use, on the material of the tools and some other factors. What we can say: They are long-lasting! Stay sharp & safe! //Tormek
Hola, porque no hacen una traducción en español, que me parece muy bien la máquina, pero no me entero de nada de la explicación que hacen. Están en España....
Google translate: ¡Hola! Nos estamos expandiendo en los mercados de habla hispana, por lo que es posible que pronto haya más información en español. Obtiene el manual HB-10 Tormek cuando compra una máquina, y está disponible en español. Stay sharp! English: Hi! We are expanding in spanish speaking markets, so it is possible more info will be in spanish soon. You get the HB-10 Tormek Handbook when you purchase a machine, and it is available in spanish. Stay sharp!
Both machines are based on the same floating gearing! The Tormek T-8 does however have a zinc drive wheel and the drive wheel of the Tormek T-4 is plastic. Stay sharp!
Hi José! Please send an email with your inquiry to info@tormek.se and we will help you out. Stay sharp! Google Translate: ¡Hola, José! Envíe un correo electrónico con su consulta a info@tormek.se y le ayudaremos. ¡Stay sharp!
Hej Illyrian Gamer, we have been asked this a few times over the years, but I can't give you an answer on that particular topic. We are more in metall sharpening. It would depend of the hardness of your gems. We have different grinding wheels out of aluminumoxide and silicon as diamond. Sorry, that I can't give you a better answer, this is not our expertise. / Wolfgang
You need the tool rest shelf for sharpening scrapers the gouge jig for all gouges... roughing, bowl, Skewchigouge, & the skew jig for skew chisels. The different shapes & angles for different bowl gouge profiles, is achieved by adjusting the distance of the jig rest from the stone, & by how you mount the gouge in the jig. Same is true for othet jigs.
I'm a little concerned about the 30min duty cycle on tbe T4 model. I easily spend 45min or more sharpening everything in the house at one time. I'm concerned about over heating the T4 by accident.
Hej James Connell, the 30 min cycle is meant on permanent max pressure. Sharpening a few hours isn't any problem due you don't applay the max pressure uninterruppted. It's no risc for your tasks as you mentioned it. /Wolfgang
The price vary from different markets and unfortunately we do not have any reseller in India. But some of our resellers have world wide shipping. You can check www.dictum.com for example. Good luck and stay sharp!
Very impressive demo. What a passionate Tormek user Mr. Holtham is.
yes.
Two years in on buying the T4 I’m still very happy with it and have found it a worthy purchase unlike some stuff in the past.
Yes it’s an expensive investment but worth the cost I say.
I've invested in a T-4 and I love it. Quick additional tip: I've replicated the magnet-feature of the bigger Tormeks by just throwing a small magnet into the water trough and secured it with an identical magnet on the underside. That way the steel particles get pulled off the stone faster, accumulate in one spot and don't float around. Just make sure you put the magnet in a spot in the trough where it doesn't interfere with the stone.
TinMan Bushcraft i just taped a magnet on the outside. Particals collect on the inside in a ‘blob’ where the magnet is.
TinMan Bushcraft I just got my new T-4 and did the exact same thing with some super strong mini magnets I had sitting around my shop. Worked like a charm! I was curious if other had done the same mod but was certain other T-4 owners had as it’s so obvious and effective. I was going to go with magnetic tape as well but used what I had laying around. I bet having the tape on the outside would make cleanup easier though.
Just a slight modification on the magnet setup. I simply put a washer inside the trough, a rare earth magnet on the outside and it works like a charm. This means that you have a disposable inside collector, I simply let it all settle then tip out the clear water and can wipe off the iron particles with a tissue or whatever. Replace the washer if it gets too rusty..minimal cost, maximum function. No tape needed.
Im just afraid its gunna pull out particles out of my samurai swords. Dont wanna risk that. Plus im not allowrd to play with magnets cus its dangerous.
Such excellent delivery, it reminds me of listening to great BBC documentaries in the 80s. Could listen to it all day.
yeah, good old vibes ...
Alan’s voice is so smooth and calming
Dear Sirs,
I don’t do any wood turning, just normal planing, chisels and occasionally leather knife sharpening.
If I were to invest in a Tormek sharpening system, which setup would I be better to invest in?
Yours truly,
Ross morrow
If you are not doing it professionally or lots of heavy use with it, the T4 is all you would need. If you have the extra money the T8 is just a little nicer.
I just bought one, I hope it performs like the videos say.
I have also just bought one couldn't afford the t8 although i would prefer that with a composite composite honing wheel.
Awesome video. I'm buying this.
Happy to hear you like the video!
amazing video, thank you !! Happy New Year !!!!!
Glad to hear! Happy new year from Lindesberg, Sweden! :D
I might need one of these
Can you sharpen bench planer blades in the T4 ?, the accessories of the T8 can be used in the T4 ?, I want to buy one and I have those doubts, the use will be for carpentry enthusiasts.
Yes, everything you can sharpen with the T-8, you can sharpen with the T-4. Worth to mention though is that since the grinding wheel is smaller on the T-4 it can be a bit tricky when sharpening planer blades and drill bits. I would recommened going for the T-8 for that kind of use, but the T-4 will also work.
/Best regards
Carl, Tormek
¿Cuánto tiempo dura la piedra? usándola diariamente, para Industria.
Translation Tool:
Hej Lizeth,
no podemos dar una respuesta precisa a esa pregunta. Depende de la cantidad de herramientas que afile, de la presión que utilice, del material de las herramientas y de algunos otros factores. Lo que sí podemos decir: ¡Son duraderas!
English:
We can´t give an accurate answer on that question. This depends on the amount of tools you sharpen, on the pressure you use, on the material of the tools and some other factors. What we can say: They are long-lasting!
Stay sharp & safe!
//Tormek
Tormek DBS - 22 dril bit sharpening attachment
Hola, porque no hacen una traducción en español, que me parece muy bien la máquina, pero no me entero de nada de la explicación que hacen. Están en España....
Google translate:
¡Hola! Nos estamos expandiendo en los mercados de habla hispana, por lo que es posible que pronto haya más información en español. Obtiene el manual HB-10 Tormek cuando compra una máquina, y está disponible en español. Stay sharp!
English:
Hi! We are expanding in spanish speaking markets, so it is possible more info will be in spanish soon. You get the HB-10 Tormek Handbook when you purchase a machine, and it is available in spanish. Stay sharp!
Is this also good for example to sharpen a japanese plane?
well yes ofc
Does the T-4 have the floating solid steel gearing in a smaller size as with the T-8, or is it a cheaper gearing system?
Both machines are based on the same floating gearing! The Tormek T-8 does however have a zinc drive wheel and the drive wheel of the Tormek T-4 is plastic. Stay sharp!
Donde puedo comprar esta afiladora en colombia
Hi José! Please send an email with your inquiry to info@tormek.se and we will help you out. Stay sharp!
Google Translate:
¡Hola, José! Envíe un correo electrónico con su consulta a info@tormek.se y le ayudaremos. ¡Stay sharp!
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Can it grind crystals and stones?
Hej Illyrian Gamer, we have been asked this a few times over the years, but I can't give you an answer on that particular topic. We are more in metall sharpening. It would depend of the hardness of your gems. We have different grinding wheels out of aluminumoxide and silicon as diamond. Sorry, that I can't give you a better answer, this is not our expertise. / Wolfgang
What jig do you need for lathe tool sharpening?
Since various shapes and angles
Can anyone recomend which jig?
You need the tool rest shelf for sharpening scrapers
the gouge jig for all gouges... roughing, bowl, Skewchigouge,
& the skew jig for skew chisels.
The different shapes & angles for different bowl gouge profiles, is achieved by adjusting the distance of the jig rest from the stone, & by how you mount the gouge in the jig.
Same is true for othet jigs.
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I'm a little concerned about the 30min duty cycle on tbe T4 model. I easily spend 45min or more sharpening everything in the house at one time. I'm concerned about over heating the T4 by accident.
Hej James Connell, the 30 min cycle is meant on permanent max pressure. Sharpening a few hours isn't any problem due you don't applay the max pressure uninterruppted. It's no risc for your tasks as you mentioned it. /Wolfgang
Price please for parches me
visit tormek.com and find ressellers in your country :)
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Nice tool but looks little small for a machine above 400 $
Hot indian prce
The price vary from different markets and unfortunately we do not have any reseller in India. But some of our resellers have world wide shipping. You can check www.dictum.com for example. Good luck and stay sharp!