Manufacturer | TORMEK |
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Part Number | T4 |
Item Weight | 19.84 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 13 x 9 x 10 inches |
Item model number | T4 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Blue |
Material | Metal |
Power Source | ac |
Voltage | 115 Volts |
Wattage | 120 watts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Grit Description | Coarse |
Certification | certified frustration-free |
Included Components | Water Cooled Tool Sharpening System Tormek T4 with an 8-Inch Stone. A Tormek Sharpening System That’s also a Great Value. |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Tormek T-4 – Compact Water Cooled Sharpening System for Edge Tools – US Version – English Handbook
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Material | Metal |
Brand | Tormek |
Color | Blue |
Product Dimensions | 13"L x 9"W x 10"H |
Item Weight | 19.84 Pounds |
Grit Type | Coarse |
About this item
- Complete Water-Cooled Sharpening system for Wood Chisels, Plane Irons, Spoke Shaves, Carving Tools, Lathe Turning Tools, Knives, Axes and most edge tools
- Accessories Jigs available to assist you in achieving a better than factory blade edge quickly
- Includes complete instruction manual and easy to follow instructional videos for achieving professional tool sharpening results
- Dual Grit 1-5/8" wide Sharpening Stone turns at just 120 RPM to ensure your blade does not overheat and the steel lose its temper
- Die Cast Zinc top, Impact resistant ABS plastic, Industrial Quality Motor, Stainless Steel Hardware for long life, backed by 7 year warranty, made in Sweden
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Sold By | Hartville Hardware | Electropedia llc | Hartville Hardware | VanMark Deals | Bucktool factory direct | KFMK |
material | Metal | Precision cast zinc, durable composite | Zinc Alloy | Precision cast zinc, durable composite | — | Alloy Steel |
grit type | Coarse | — | Changeable | — | — | Very Fine |
weight | 19.84 pounds | 230 grams | 32.6 pounds | 340 grams | — | — |
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Product Description
The Tormek T-4 is a high quality and compact sharpening machine, ideal for home and hobby work as well as professional use. You get access to the extensive Tormek jig system and can sharpen all the common edge tools with the highest precision.
Included with the Tormek T-4:
- The SP-650 Stone Grader to change the grit of your stone.
- The WM-200 AngleMaster to measure the edge angle.
- The PA-70 Honing Compound to use with the Leather Honing Wheel.
- The Tormek Handbook on sharpening.
Tormek T-4 Sharpening System
Water cooled sharpening
Tormek T-4 is an enhancement of the T-3 model taking the precision and stability to a completely new level. Vital functions like the motor and the main shaft are mounted in the zinc cast top, which also includes integrated sleeves for the Universal Support. This advanced design ensures an unbeatable precision for the Universal Support, which control all jigs and accessories.
Grinding wheel for both coarse and fine sharpening
Like the larger Tormek models, the T-4 is equipped with the Tormek Original Grindstone. It is optimized to combine efficient steel removal, smooth surface finish and a long life. With the included Stone Grader, you can alter the stone surface from 220 grit to about a 1000 grit surface, giving you two different sharpening qualities in one stone.
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Sturdy HandleThanks to the compact size and sturdy handle it's easy to move the machine. |
Motor and Shaft IntegratedVital parts like the motor and the main shaft are integrated with the zinc cast top. |
Intergrated Sleeves in ZincWith the sleeves for the Universal Support now being cast in the zinc top, together with the new Tormek stadium shaped design of the holes – the precision has been improved by 300 % compared to T-3. |
Horizontal SupportHorizontally sleeves for sharpening with the edge. |
Sharpen all your edge tools
Get your tools sharp
With the wide range of unique and patented Tormek jigs and machines, you can sharpen practically any type of edge tool.
Exact Replication
The key word when sharpening with Tormek is repeatability. You can shape the tool exactly to your needs. Even complicated shapes such as fingernail turning gouges, spoon carving gouges and oval skew chisels with a radiused edge are easily sharpened. This means that when it’s time to sharpen your tool next time you can easily repeat the previous shape.
Full control
At the low speed, you have full control of the sharpening and remove no more steel than necessary. An extra benefit is that your tools will last much longer.
Included with the Tormek T-4
- SP-650 Stone Grader
- WM-200 AngleMaster
- HB-10 Tormek Handbook
- PA-70 Honing Compound
Two cutting actions in the same stone
The unique composition of this stone, together with the Stone Grader SP-650 gives you two different cutting actions in one grindstone. The Stone Grader polishes the surface of the grindstone from its normal 220 grit to a finish that works like a 1000 grit grindstone.
Sharpen all your household tools
Tormek T-4 is perfect your sharpening all your household tools like kitchen knives, scissors, axes, chisels, and outdoor knives. You can also sharpen turning tools and drill bits.
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ASIN | B00N0VJ90S |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #433,465 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #1,211 in Sharpening Stones |
Date First Available | September 9, 2014 |
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Customers like the quality, sharpness and speed of the knife sharpener. For example, they mention it's an incredible machine, it creates a consistent, razor-sharp edge and that it does it in seconds with accuracy. That said, opinions are mixed on the value and ease of use.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife sharpener. They mention it's an incredible machine, the most outstanding tool they own, and it produces a good end result. Some say that the sharpening system is the best they have ever used and does a fantastic job in sharpen all the knives. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The Tormek system is well thought out and the components are of very high quality. Here are a few notes based on my experience: 1...." Read more
"...First, it is really heavy duty. It feels far more like an industrial machine than some of the other cheaper sharpening options you'll find...." Read more
"...sharpen a few knives then get the Lansky sharpner, its the best hand sharpening system...." Read more
"...It is awesome. We bought the wood turners jig set along with it, and they are great!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the knife sharpener. They mention that it creates a consistent, razor-sharp edge, and the scary sharp edges that they achieve are impressive. They also appreciate the water cooled feature, which keeps the blade tempered and their hands unblistered.
"...The scary sharp edges that I achieved were so impressive that I resharpened every edge tool in my shop...." Read more
"...I was amazed by how quickly it creates a consistent, razor-sharp edge...." Read more
"...Love the water cooled, keeps the blade tempered and my hands unblistered...." Read more
"Pricey but damn, the edge you can put on your blades... Was able to even fix a blade that I thought had no hope of being saved." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the knife sharpener. They mention that it is really fast, does it in seconds with accuracy, and puts a great edge on their blades very fast.
"...Next, it is really fast. I was amazed by how quickly it creates a consistent, razor-sharp edge...." Read more
"...No sparks, no dust and the wheel turns slow so its not only easy to control you can do detailed work with it without it jumping all around...." Read more
"...Other than that it puts a great edge on your blades very fast. From dull to shaving sharp in a few min." Read more
"Great unit! Nice slow speed, stone uses lots of water, good end result..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy and consistency of the knife sharpener. They mention that it creates a consistent, razor-sharp edge.
"...Next, it is really fast. I was amazed by how quickly it creates a consistent, razor-sharp edge...." Read more
"Outstanding quality and accurate." Read more
"Extremely accurate and repeatable..." Read more
Customers like the temperature of the knife sharpener. They say the water-cooled feature keeps the blade tempered and their hands unblistered. They also say the temperature prevents the metal quality of the blade from changing.
"...Love the water cooled, keeps the blade tempered and my hands unblistered...." Read more
"...allows you to get that edge much quicker and I love how the water keeps the metal cool so you don't loose the hardness to metal." Read more
"The water cool keeps the knives metal temper from changing the metal quality..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the knife sharpener. Some mention that it's worth every penny, while others say that it is an expensive disappointment.
"...It's hefty -- not as heavy as say... a Kitchen-aid mixer, but it feels like it probably has the same kind of durability...." Read more
"...The system is expensive, which is what kept me away for quite a while...." Read more
"...This machine, to me, is worth every penny. Razor sharp every time!" Read more
"...What a waste of money!!! They pack bandaids in with the system I think as a joke, but seriously, the tools really get sharp enough to cut you!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the knife sharpener. Some mention that the instruction manual is excellent, and the results are outstanding. They say that the T4 comes with a detailed booklet on how the many accessories function. However, other customers say that it is difficult to use, and there are no set up instructions.
"...The T4 also comes with a detailed booklet on how the many accessories function. 5. You will need to keep your Tormek out of freezing spaces...." Read more
"...It is very dry and took way more work than I would like to make supple...." Read more
"...No sparks, no dust and the wheel turns slow so its not only easy to control you can do detailed work with it without it jumping all around...." Read more
"Difficult to use. Going from one setting to another for different gouges is complicated...." Read more
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The scary sharp edges that I achieved were so impressive that I resharpened every edge tool in my shop. The Tormek system is well thought out and the components are of very high quality. Here are a few notes based on my experience:
1. The customer support is excellent, but you must register your tool using the serial number on the bottom. My T4 arrived without the SP-650 Stone Grader that was supposed to be included. As a registered owner, I emailed the company in Sweden. Within 24 hours, a representative of the US distributor in the Midwest replied, requesting my shipping information. I had the stone within 48 hours- a total of three days after I unpacked my Tormek. Excellent!
2. Based on customer reviews, i purchased three accessories to meet my sharpening needs: the SE-77 Square Edge Jig (absolutely needed for plane irons, chisels, etc.), the SVS-38 Short Tool Jig (for my carving gouges, etc.) and the LA-120 Profiled Honing Wheels (again for the carving tools.). These all met or exceeded my expectations.
3. Most important is that you watch the entire DVD that is included before you do anything else, otherwise you might wonder about the lack of set up instructions, like I did.
4. The T4 also comes with a detailed booklet on how the many accessories function.
5. You will need to keep your Tormek out of freezing spaces. The stone absorbs water and can potentially crack if it freezes.
6. The stone does not grind as quickly as you might be used to with a conventional grinder, but once you re profile your tool edges, a quick honing on the leather wheel will get them scary sharp once more.
The system is expensive, which is what kept me away for quite a while. What I did was to ask for Amazon gift cards at every gift giving occasion for Christmas, my Birthday and Father's day. I saved them all, and now I have my Tormek! I plan to add a knife sharpening jig and a jig for woodturning tools next.
First, it is really heavy duty. It feels far more like an industrial machine than some of the other cheaper sharpening options you'll find. It's hefty -- not as heavy as say... a Kitchen-aid mixer, but it feels like it probably has the same kind of durability.
Next, it is really fast. I was amazed by how quickly it creates a consistent, razor-sharp edge. I've spent countless hours sharpening plane blades and chisels, and I wish I had bought this earlier. In just a few minutes, you can create a consistent edge that I've never been able to achieve with hand sharpening.
While this is expensive, I am very impressed with it, and I think it's money well spent. I'm really looking forward to cleaning up some of those dovetails.
One thing-- it is extremely important to buy the appropriate (additional) jig to use with it. The T-4 machine doesn't come with any jigs whatsoever. I can't stand it when companies do that -- but I understand in this case why it's not included in the box -- there are a lot of options for jigs depending on what kind of tools you'll be sharpening. (In the case of chisels and plane blades, you'll need the Square Edge Jig.) I can't imagine being able to use this sharpener without a jig, so plan accordingly.
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Touret très utile pour qui en aura l’usage ,Tormek est une valeur sûre , il faut un petit temps d’adaptation au début pour se faire la main ,le modèle T4 ne conviendra pas à un usage professionnel ou à un usage intensif car risque de surchauffe du moteur , optez pour le T8 .
Pour résumer super machine qui bien équipée reste chère .
Der mitgelieferte Stein laesst sich auf 200 Grit und 1000 Grit abrichten. Damit kann man schnell die Schneide richten und bekommt sie auch relativ schoen fein geschliffen. Klar ist das Ergebnis nicht dasselbe wie mit einem 4000 Grit Japanstein. Die Messer werden aber mindestens so scharf, dass man den Papiertest problemlos besteht; und zwar mit jedem Messer! Das sollte fuer alle gewoehnlichen Beduerfnisse ausreichen. Mit der Lederscheibe kann man den letzten Grad entfernen was nochmal deutlich an Schaerfe bringt.
Die Verarbeitung ist tadellos. Das Zubehoer ist zwar nicht gerade guenstig aber wertig und massiv. Sicherlich kann man auch mit einer guenstigeren Maschine gute Ergebnisse produzieren aber ich finde Preis-Leistung fuer diese Maschine in Ordnung. Besonders angenehm: die enorme Laufruhe dank der niedrigen Drehzahl. Da hat der Schleifprozess fast die gleiche meditative Entspannungswirkung wie das Schleifen von Hand.
Einiges Manko: das Lederrad ist kleiner als das Schleifrad. Wenn man per Hand abzieht, ist das kein Problem. Moechte man das Messer allerdings auch im gleichen Winkel abziehen benoetigt man ein etwas groesseres Rad. Das kann man aber leicht selbst bauen oder sich bestellen.
Sehr gut ist auch die Dokumentation: es liegt ein ordentliches Handbuch bei sowie eine DVD mit diversen Videoanleitungen. Heutzutage gibt es das auch alles auf Youtube.
Die Maschine und die Ergebnisse machen Spass. Uneingeschraenkte Kaufempfehlung.