Tormek T-8 sharpening system: Getting Started with Alan Holtham
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Alan Holtham, English woodturner and journalist, shows you step by step how to get started and use the Tormek T-8 sharpening system.
Learn how to:
• Use the jigs included with the Tormek T-8.
• Mount and dismount the grindstone on the machine.
• Apply oil and honing compound on a new leather honing wheel.
• Sharpening with water and why it’s important.
• Use the scraper to clean the water trough.
• Use the Stone Grader to adjust the grindstone to a finer surface, and back again.
• Use the Truing Tool to make your stone round and flat, if needed.
• Use the “marker method” to repeat an exciting edge angle.
For more information: www.tormek.com...
This old Tony sent me here, to check out Alans voice. Very calming 😊
Same😂
Sameeeee😂
The instructor has the best style of instructing I have seen in awhile. Calm and soft…like if he were shot he would go “0h, I think I’ve been shot…how unfortunate”. Awesome!👍
Haha, glad you like it! 😀 Stay sharp!
TOT sent me your way, just for your dulcet voice. I stayed for the great advice and presentation. Thanks Alan, you made knowledge enjoyable to absorb.
Alan is a true legend! 🥰
I used this model when in school as a cabinet maker. Absolute joy to use and I can't wait until I can afford to buy one for myself (which I hope happens in the next 1-2 years). Until then I have to settle with a Scheppach as I need a wet grinder (I've spotted small nicks on my chisels and they need to be fixed), but I'll definitely run all tools over the Tormek T8 when I get myself one, as I don't believe any other brand can offer the same level of quality sharpening. As a cabinet maker who primarily work with hand tools and thus use _a lot_ of blades, the Tormek T8 is *the* wet grinder to get. It's definitely worth every penny
Possibly the best tool introduction video ever presented.
I love your style of instructing. So calm and reassuring. Like Mr. Rogers but with sharpening various tools 😅
Alan is a true legend :)
Human ingenuity never ceases to amaze me. What a fantastic tool.
On many levels one of the absolute best product/instructional/advertising videos I have ever seen. 👍👍👍
Wow, thank you so much for this comment!
Finally broke down and bought the T-8, a very heavy price but worth it! Sharpened my first chisel, and wow can't wait to get all the rest of my tools cleaned up with a sharp edge!
Really happy to hear that you are happy with the machine. The Tormek sharpening machines are an investment in many (many) years with sharp tools!
Stay sharp!
The Swedes are simply amazing. First they give us Ikea, and now the Tormek T-8.
The Volvo is also amazing.
What a great video! Helpful and kind
Very helpful and demonstration. I appreciate this as I (like most men) never read the instructions! :)
Brother has one and wish he lived closer, so I am just going to have to get a T8 for myself. My wife just cannot understand how someone can get so excited about sharpening things, but as you rightly observe it makes it more pleasurable to use things that cut nicely. Thank you for the video. Very nicely presented.
thank you AddictionFlyer!
The best piece of kit I have in my workshop, great demo
my goodness this tool is very well thought out!
"Speed & accuracy."
Excellent demo, thanks...
I've just inherited one of these grinders from my late uncle, I couldn't believe how quiet it is. Its a quality bit of kit and this video is a godsend. 👍
Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your Tormek and don't hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions. 👍
@@TormekSharpening Thank you, that's much appreciated. 👍😊
This is the one I am ordering in 2 weeks, I can’t wait
Superb presentation! 👍
Hej Ilir Gorani, Thank you!
Wow.i just sharpening my first knife on a T4 and the result was amazing.ths was the first and i look forward to learn and Get better.
Glad to hear that Tom! Let us know if you have any questions :)
Super! I am very Glad to see you! Thank,s for the video!
Just order one on Amazon. Can’t wait to use it.
Oh the wait! :D Hope you are happy with your new best friend :)
Such a great Vid... wish there were more!
Well after watching your very clear and excellent tutorial I am sold. Just need to think about where to put it in the workshop. Thank you
Glad to hear Paul! Make sure to check out our sharpening classes playlist to make full use of your machine: ua-cam.com/play/PLGpQjduHna4DOfmVeoXe0J9J9dEEqU0UN.html
Stay sharp! :D
Love this guy.
Que equipamento maravilhoso!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you. Great video. Very informative.
Thank you for the feedback. We are happy you found the video helpful!
Stay sharp!
Okay I need this...
Alan, excellent video very informative. Thank you. I just bought my first Tormek T8 Black. It would be great if you can do a video using the T8 Black. It's a bit different as I understand it. Diamond wheel won't wear off, Leather does not need honing compound and also water need anti rust fluid. So if I tip my water out everyday then I need a lot of anti rust fluid or should I just lower the water trough down?
Hi there! Happy to hear, welcome to the Tormek family! Here's a link to a video about the Tormek T-8 Black: ua-cam.com/users/liveLQ3gcUhk29U?si=l7i_i1QGLZGP2H9C
You can reuse the water mixed with ACC-150 Anti Corrosion Concentrate, just make sure to lower your water trough so that your diamond wheel doesn't rest in it. Let us know at support@tormek.se if you need any help going forward. Good luck, and stay sharp!
/Hugo from Tormek
This guy is the Bob Ross of sharpening lol
Nothing wrong with that that’s a compliment
Bought one thank you !
Great to hear. We hope you love your machine and it will sharpen your tools for many years to come!
UN SALUDO DESDE GALICIA ESPAÑA MUY BUENO
Saludos! 😀
Great tutorial!
salesman at his perfection 👌
Alan the man 😎
Unfortunatly I use a previous machine named T 7, and I use square jig but untill now, I never obtain a perfect 90 angle , to sharp an expensive blade made by Lie Nielsen for plane no 62.So I use traditional waterstones, to sharpe this blades...perhaps new jig for 90 degree will be soon explain how to use/ in a short video/ tutorial video
I love mine thou I’m still learning
Hi, can u sharpenin barber shears whith tormek 8?
Alan is very knowledgeable about the T8 that’s for sure. Honing the flat back of a woodworking chisel is really bad advice. It’s better to keep that part for a good flat stone.
I rarely see anyone using the Tormek in an edge trailing scenario. It that because it is not recommended or is the sharpening factor affected? I experienced a stone catch by the blade in the common edge leading configuration. I managed not to get cut but it would have been a disaster considering a very sharp blade and fingers all over the jig and blade.
Hej K3Fyguy, the quality of the cutting edge is much better when edge leading compared to edge trailing due the fact that the burr is much finer and easier to hone away.
You have also better control over the alignment of the blade on the stones surface, because you can easily see ow the water runs over the blade.
Important is only to have a steady pressure forward and therefore automatically down on the universal support.
Just check our Live Sharpening Classes for all the finer details for your to succeed with your sharpening.
ua-cam.com/play/PLGpQjduHna4DOfmVeoXe0J9J9dEEqU0UN.html
//Wolfgang
The thing I don’t understand is how you get your chisels sharp using only 1 grit? Or are you expected to buy multiple wheels and go through the grits?
Hi Sam,
Great question!
What grits you might need to go through is of course dependant of the condition your tool is in. The SG-250 Original Grindstone has adjustable sharpening characteristics equivalent to between 220-1000 grit, using the SP-650 Stone Grader. After sharpening, you deburr and polish the edge on the LA-220 Leather Honing Wheel with our PA-70 Honing Compound, which has some, super fine, abrasive medium as well. You can read up on all of these products on our web, and I'd recommend starting with our grinding wheels, since that seems to be your interest: tormek.com/en/knowledge/the-tormek-way-of-sharpening/grinding-wheels-guide
All products mentioned above is included with the Tormek T-8 Original by the way. Hope this was helpful.
Stay sharp!
/Hugo and the Tormek team
Can you sharpen round knives as used in Leatherworking?
Well Alan did you have the Tormek in your workshop when you were with Record?
It's the guy from Record Power, i knew it!😀
Open a can of "English salesman"
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I have not been able to find the water shoot at your web site. Ill be buying t8 and the kit for sharpening hand tools in a few weeks from the woodcraft store closest to me
Hi! Happy to hear you are considering a Tormek! The water shute is included when you purchase the Tormek T-8 Original, so you should be all good 😊
I recently purchased the t8 and the hand tool jig set. I forgot to buy the turntable and the cloth cover
We need a 4000-8000 grit changer...1000 is good but not good enough :)
If I only have $200 but I want something like this what can the market offer?
Looks like an amazing product. I learned about it from an amazing channel called Essential Craftsman
Happy you like it and found your way over to our channel! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on our sharpening system. Stay sharp!
I want to order that machine but the problem is, there is no delivery here in our country ( Philippines )
Hej there,
for all markets where we do not have an importer you can contact our German reseller Dictum. They offer worldwide shipping: www.dictum.com/en/manufacturer-tormek
Tormek should pay this salesman what ever hes ask 😅 just a great book example of an great salesman 👌 i bought t8, thanks to this man. And let me be clear all u wonders out there, stop buying that china copy crap and crap instead real peace of high quality machinery. Tormek has think everything for u already 👍👍👍 jätte bra Swerige
Hej Kas, thank you !
Fantastics🙂
Thanks 🤗
I would like to know the price you charge for this type of service.
(Tormek T8 sharpening machine.)
my respectful greetings.
Can you make another vidio like this and thanks a lot.
Go to our channel to find more in depth instructional videos. 😊
Bought the T-8, read the manual, viewed the videos. All My chisels end up with an angle, not 1 is 90°.
I've tried to adjust the micro adjust nobs, lined up the lines on the SE-77 but nothing works. And like this video, it misses exact explanation on HOW you get the tool in a 90° angle.
Email tormek holland and Sweden, nothing.. anyone suggestions on a video that really shows how to set the SE-77 straight?
Hej Ivor,
we are sorry to hear that you can´t achieve great results yet. We are sure that you will handle it with a bit more practice. You could check out that video. We focus on the SE-77 there. Watch it several times and try to follow that instruction: ua-cam.com/video/wMATay8ITE8/v-deo.html
Stay sharp!
How do you get a precise angle on the leather honing wheel?
Nice to meet you! I'm Korean!
Can beginners see the instructions of Tomac 8 and sharpen the knife?
I want to know the necessary parts!
I'd like to retire and have a job!
Искам да поръчам такава машина❤❤❤❤❤
Hello sir I interested this machine how to ordered and how much one unit
From 4:04 seconds on, there is an extra long knife jig, and a I saw a jig for scissor. What are the names of those jigs, and where can I find them? Thanks in advanced
Hi Brian! We have just upgraded our knife jigs to be self centering. They are now KJ-45 Centering Knife Jig (www.tormek.com/international/en/grinding-jigs/kj-45-centering-knife-jig/) and KJ-140 Wide Centering Knife Jig (www.tormek.com/international/en/grinding-jigs/kj-140-wide-centering-knife-jig/). The jig for scissors sharpening is SVX-150 Scissors Jig (www.tormek.com/international/en/grinding-jigs/svx-150-scissors-jig/). Follow the links and klick "Purchase online" to find dealers in your country. Stay sharp! 😊
@@TormekSharpening yes, I just recently watched a video on the KJ-45. Can't wait to get one. Thanks again 👍🏻
How to order , from malaysia
I’m having a very big issue with my T-8. The gear that drives the water holder fell out of place and I had a hell of a time getting at it. I am now in a position where I had to takeoff the bottom blue cover plate to access the issue and try to take out the switch and just cause even more problems. I have a feeling I may have broken the switch itself. Is there an email address I can send pictures of my situation to and or if I need this to be repaired, who in the 60194 area code can do this for me?
Ty. Michael
Hej Michael,
can you please write an email to support@tormek.se, explaining your problem and sending photos?
Thank you!
Can you sharpen on the side of the wheel? Oster Clipper blades for example.
I sharpen my Oster blades on A Spider Co. ceramic, fine Grit stone.
I am interested price
Can this machine be in an environment of 20 °C?
Of course you can use it at room temperature! 👍
Stay sharp & safe!
Where to buy in india ?
I want to see your tormek
T8 machin real price how much
We do not sell ourselves but have listed all our resellers on tormek.com
Greetings Alan. I have just purchased my T8 and I have a Q For you. When one has finished using the wheel for the day What is the drying procedure as I intend to take the wheel off each time I use it. I have a small heater in the workshop so no problem with frost or low temperature. Really like the video have liked and subbed to this channel. look forward to seeing more. Many thanks.
Hey Paul,
Any advice on this issue?
I put a old towel in a glass pie plate that the stone will lay flat in and soak it then put the stone flat in the plate on top of the spread out towel then fold the towel edges on top of the stone then pour enough water in the pie plate to keep it wet - just my common sense 2cents
Como se afilaria los cuchillos de supervivencia y los bowe ?
How do I buy one that is 220v
How much is it please?
How much machine cost
What about my 25 inch lawnmower blade?
Maybe this is helpful: ua-cam.com/video/uj8P6O-qIYs/v-deo.html
Stay sharp! :)
this machine costs £500, good investment for a butcher or woodworker but not for us mortals. well put together unit
not to mention the waterstone is 4000 to 6000 grit and you still need to buy a coarse diamond wheel at $300 and medium at $300.
I only have fine motor skills on my right hand, gross skills with left hand. Think I could operate effectively?
Yep, it's effortless.
26/02/2020...Quanto custa para o Brasil?
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته انه عايز مكينة السن دى لوسمحت
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How to order sir
مرحبا بك اريد شراء هذا المنتج انا من مصر اريد اعرف السعر لو سمحت شكراً لك
Hello Emad,
From what I understand from Google Translate you want to buy a machine. We don't have a reseller in Egypt, but we have one in Turkey. You can check if they could send it to Egypt. Please see this reseller: www.nalburcuk.com/arama/tormek
Best regards /Tormek
Hmmm wonder if I could get one of the jigs to clamp onto a longsword...
I think you could use the long knife jig and you'd just have to sharpen like 8 inches at a time and keep moving the jig down the blade until you reach the tip.
What’s the cost for the machine
I need to know the cost for this complete system including shipping to my address in Jamaica
Oh hi Mark! We don't sell to end user, so youll have to check with a reseller for their prices. I know Dictum ships world wide, and i think forezienne does too.
Dictum: www.dictum.com/en/grinders/tormek-t-8-original-incl-hand-tool-kit-htk-806-716055
Forezienne: www.forezienne.com/en/water-cooled-sharpening-system-tormek%C2%AE/tormek%C2%AE-t-8-water-cooled-sharpening-system
Algun Numero para contactarlos o un email... saludos desde Ecuador, Guayaquil
you can contact us on info@tormek.se 😊
First thing I noticed while unpacking was that you get a wallet with plasters. Things gonna get sharp.
Is a tourniquet also included 😊
Me too. Need this machine. I have 30 scissors to sharpen every month......
É importante enviar a mídia na língua portuguesa.
Hej josegomescosta651, we have right now no change to have the films in portugese language, but UA-cam has a automated translation
Bán cho anh một cấi.may.mai.dao.gia.bao.nhieu.
The prices vary between markets and resellers. You find our resellers on our web: www.tormek.com/international/en/
Bom dia ! Pls , existe a possibilidade de informações em português? Sou de são Paulo-SP / Wagner
Obrigado
Olá Wagner. Infelizmente só hoje li seu comentário. Já tenho um máquina dessas há mais de um ano, só que a minha é a T-7... Posso lhe assegurar que valeu cada centavo que paguei. Pode confiar integralmente no anunciado. Abraços.
Колко струва от каде мога да си купя машина
tormek.com/en/support/where-to-buy/woodworking--crafts 😊
Untuk ngasah arit bisa nggak ?
Hej, can you please send us an e-mail on support@tormek.se in english that we can help you with your question, thank you. /Wolfgang
Does the t8 give a hollowed edge???
Yes, it gives a slightly hollow edge, although we talk about extremely small differences. For example, when you sharpen a knife with a 2 mm bevel with a 250 mm grindstone (T-8) you'll get a concavity that is less than 0,005 mm.
To get a completely flat grind you can use our Diamond Wheels and sharpen on the side of the wheel. Watch this: ua-cam.com/video/SRAa8MA-Nr0/v-deo.html
How much of a hollow would it give to a chisel???
I can't give you an exact answer because it depends on how big the chisel is but I can guarantee you that it won't affect your work.
SIAMO IN ITALIA , QUINDI SPIEGATE IN ITALIANO ALTRIMENTI QUESTA TORMEK CI È STRANIERA. CIAO.
Price
Hi! The price varies between markets and resellers. Please visit our website to find our resellers and their prices: www.tormek.com/international/en/machine-models/tormek-t-8-original/. Stay sharp!
Hi sir .i am asking about the price , how can I get it , and if I need more than one
Prize in pakistan
Great looking piece of kit but the price tag of over £700 is out of the range of most amateurs.
Hej Scott, thank your for your comment. The Tormek T-8 Original is made for professional use. For all hobby-woodcarvers and DYI-enthusiasts we recommend the Tormek T-4 Original. Find more info on our website: www.tormek.com/international/en/machine-models/tormek-t-4-original/
The machine is smaller but also powerful and a perfect match for ambitious users. ;) Stay sharp! //Tanja & the Tormek-Team
I think it's an albatross. A lot of monkey-motion to get something sharp. A whole world was built requiring sharp objects and how was it done without a T-8?
car? tv? computer? plane? phone? internet? how was it all done before?
Hej Joseph, it was done in different ways, some good, but time consuming and some fast and with mediocre or unusable results. ;-) /Wolfgang
Please help me I'm in India
We have some resellers som ship worldwide. One of them is Dictum: www.dictum.com/en/manufacturer-tormek
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I'm really pleased with this! It works like a charm ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ Takes less time than my old electric sharpener because it can take more off the knife faster, and then it smooths out nicely with the finer grit polisher. I don't know how long it will last before the grit wears away, but I wouldn't mind having to replace it every once in a while.
The best hobby there is! :D
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