Package includes free Chisel & Plane Iron Jig, Pro Anglemaster, Horizontal Tool Rest Base, Universal Support with micro-adjust and Tormek DVD.
We've never seen an easier, more efficient way to sharpen cabinetmaking tools, turning and carving tools, knives, and practically anything else to a razor edge--even jointer and planer knives. The Swedish-made Tormek 2006 runs a water-cooled 220-grit aluminum oxide grinding wheel which restores damaged edges and reshapes bevels with absolutely no risk of overheating and damaging even the most delicate steel. The wheel rotates at a genteel 90 rpm, slow enough to avoid slinging water at you but fast enough, given its 10" diameter, to grind quite respectably. You could grind faster on a bench grinder with good wheels, but then you'd miss Tormek's ingenious next step, turning the grinder into a sharpener and power strop which can polish any cutting edge to a mirror shine in seconds.
Standard equipment includes a new micro-adjustable 11" tool rest and an SVH60 Chisel and Plane Iron Jig (maximum 2-3/8" wide by 1/2" thick). Getting plane irons square is nearly inevitable. Bevel-edged chisels are easily perfected by varying the pressure on the two jig knobs until the grind shows you've gotten it right. Tormek's WM200 Pro Anglemaster makes setting grinding angles a snap. It sets any angle from 15° to 75° and features built-in adjustment for different wheel diameters from 10" down to 6". Thus you can maintain accuracy on aging wheels, and use it on other grinders as well.
Tormek's Horizontal Base lets you mount the rest at the rear of the machine for grinding away from the cutting edge, ideal for carving and turning tools.For anyone who uses and works with tools enough to require a grinder, this model from Tormek is a well-designed, high-performance option. First and foremost, the Tormek Super Grind is water-cooled, removing one of the major obstacles to grinding: overheating your tool. With the water-cooling system, the wheel is able to turn at a much higher revolution, allowing for more-accurate, cleaner results. With its excellent bracket and clamp system, the Tormek works well with varying kinds and sizes of blades, but keep in mind that it will need additional accessory brackets for some tools. The grinder comes with an aluminum oxide grindstone and a leather honing wheel, and both connect to the motor at the same time so you won't have to switch wheels on the machine. The unit uses a 115-volt motor and reaches up to 90 rpm, which is plenty of power for most uses. In fact, we were impressed with the overall burliness of the tool--it's definitely intended for heavy-duty use. Only the on/off button was a little unwieldy, but it's well protected and should hold up. This Tormek is certainly a great machine for sharpening and finely honing gardening tools, woodworking tools, and more. An instruction video and book are included. --Jonathon Tudor
With so many on offer these days, it is great to have a name you can trust. This item is certainly that and will be a perfect buy. The distributor have added some great touches and this equals great value.
Product Features :
- Powerful 115-volt motor; 90 rpm
- Water-cooled
- Angle master sets correct edge angle
- Aluminum oxide grindstone
- Leather honing wheel
Rating : 4.7 out of 5.0
List Price : $500.00
