Why Choose the Tormek T-8 Black?
- Extended 50-year warranty, including 5 years standard plus an additional 45 years upon online registration.
- Sleek all-black design for a modern sharpening experience.
- Features a 600 grit diamond grinding wheel for versatile material sharpening.
- Includes a composite honing wheel with integrated polish, eliminating the need for honing compounds.
- Compatible with all edge tools, customizable with various jigs.
- Water-cooled mechanism prevents steel overheating.
- Guarantees precise tool sharpening with every use.
- Robust all-black, powder-coated zinc frame for enhanced stability and precision.
- Powered by a durable industrial AC motor suited for continuous operation.
50 Years of Sharpening Excellence
Founded in 1973 by Torgny Jansson, Tormek has achieved its vision of making high-precision sharpening accessible. Celebrating half a century of quality, the Tormek T-8 Black is a testament to Tormek’s enduring legacy, offering a machine that promises sharp tools for 50 years.
A Passion for Diamonds
Tormek’s affinity for diamonds stems from their unparalleled hardness and sharpening capabilities. The Tormek T-8 Black comes equipped with the DF-250 Diamond Wheel Fine, ensuring efficient and fine-finish material removal on all types of tools.
Bold Design Statement
The Tormek T-8 Black stands out with its intense all-black appearance, making a bold statement in any workshop. The cast zinc anniversary emblem serves as a constant reminder of the machine’s quality and the remarkable 50-year warranty.
Innovative Honing Efficiency
The inclusion of the CW-220 Composite Honing Wheel in the Tormek T-8 Black not only complements its all-black aesthetic but also offers practical benefits. This honing wheel’s aggressive nature and integrated polish make for efficient burr removal and cleaner honing.
Tradition Meets Innovation
While the Tormek T-8 maintains the essence of traditional water-cooled sharpening systems, it introduces innovations and patents that enhance reliability and precision, making it user-friendly and effective.
Distinct Features of the Tormek T-8 Black:
- Unique all-black housing.
- Commemorative 50-year warranty.
- Supplied with the DF-250 Diamond Wheel Fine.
- Equipped with the CW-220 Composite Honing Wheel.
- Features a special 50-year anniversary emblem.
Anniversary Specials Included:
- A custom storage tray designed for durability.
- An exclusive machine cover with the anniversary logo.
- The SQ-90 Tormek Square for precise angle measurements.
- Specially designed anniversary packaging, adding to the celebratory unboxing experience.
SELECTED FEATURES
50-year anniversary emblem
The cast zinc anniversary emblem is a constant reminder of the quality of the machine and its bold 50-year warranty.
All-black housing
The intense, all-black housing puts an edge to any workshop.
DF-250 Diamond Wheel Fine
The DF-250 Diamond Wheel Fine, equivalent to 600 grit, lets you sharpen tools of any material.
CW-220 Composite Honing Wheel
The CW-220 Composite Honing Wheel has integrated polish and require no honing compound.
SPECS AND DETAILS
Packaging dimensions
Width: 393 mm (15 1/2″)
Depth: 296 mm (11 5/8″)
Height: 383 mm (15 1/8″)
Grinding wheel
DF-250 Diamond Wheel Fine
Precision machined steel core with diamond coating
⌀ 250 mm * 50 mm (9 13/16 ” × 1 15/16 “)
Motor
Industrial motor, single phase, AC
200 W (input), 100-115 V / 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Continuous operation
Maintenance-free
Quiet running, 54 dB
25 000 hours of operating time
Machine dimensions
Width: 270 mm (10 5/8″)
Depth: 270 mm (10 5/8″)
Height: 330 mm (12″)
Honing wheel
CW-220 Composite Honing Wheel
Galvanized steel, ABS plastic, composite
⌀ 220 * 34 mm (8 5/8″ × 1 3/8″)
Warranty
50-year warranty, 5 years + 45 years when you register at tormek.com.
Special warranty for this special machine.
Weight
Inc. packaging: 17,6 kg (38.8 lbs)
Machine only: 15,5 kg (34.1 lbs)
Drive system
Unique drive system with RKX18 rubber
Self-adjusting for load
Housing
Precision-cast zinc stand, black powder-coating
Sides made of impact-resistant black ABS plastic
Cord length
1.7 m (5′ 7″)
Performance
100 rpm
Torque 14.7 Nm
Patents
To see all patents, please visit tormek.com/patents
Item number: T-8 BLACK/DE
EAN code: 7392485020677
Plug type: E+F
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: German
Item number: T-8 BLACK/ES
EAN code: 7392485020721
Plug type: E+F
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: Spanish
Item number: T-8 BLACK/IT
EAN code: 7392485020769
Plug type: E+F
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: Italian
Item number: T-8 BLACK/ZA
EAN code: 7392485020806
Plug type: M
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: English
Item number: T-8 BLACK/EUR
EAN code: 7392485020684
Plug type: E+F
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: English
Item number: T-8 BLACK/FI
EAN code: 7392485020738
Plug type: E+F
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: Finnish
Item number: T-8 BLACK/AU
EAN code: 7392485020776
Plug type: I
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: English
Item number: T-8 BLACK/US
EAN code: 7392485020813
Plug type: B
Voltage: 115 V
Handbook: English
Item number: T-8 BLACK/SCAND
EAN code: 7392485020707
Plug type: E+F
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: Swedish
Item number: T-8 BLACK/FR
EAN code: 7392485020745
Plug type: E+F
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: French
Item number: T-8 BLACK/CH
EAN code: 7392485020783
Plug type: J
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: German
Item number: T-8 BLACK/CA
EAN code: 7392485020813
Plug type: B
Voltage: 115 V
Handbook: French
Item number: T-8 BLACK/NL
EAN code: 7392485020714
Plug type: E+F
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: Dutch
Item number: T-8 BLACK/HU
EAN code: 7392485020752
Plug type: E+F
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: Hungarian
Item number: T-8 BLACK/GB
EAN code: 7392485020790
Plug type: G
Voltage: 230 V
Handbook: English
Item number: T-8 BLACK/JP
EAN code: 7392485020820
Plug type: A
Voltage: 115 V
Handbook: Japanese
The Tormek T-8 Black comes in different product versions depending on the market. The versions may differ in terms of the type of plug, voltage and the language of the handbook included.
VIDEO
Celebrating 50 Years of Sharpness with Tormek T-8 Black
The Tormek T-8 Black will keep you sharp for at least fifty years.
50th Anniversary Edition of the Tormek T-8 Black, a live special.
A unique live episode dedicated to taking a closer look at our 50th anniversary edition of the Tormek T-8, the Tormek T-8 Black.
INCLUDED IN THE BOX
Includes everything you need to get started with your sharpening.
- DF-250 Diamond Wheel Fine equivalent to 600 grit
- ACC-150 Anti-Corrosion Concentrate that makes the water corrosion inhibitant
- CW-220 Composite Honing Wheel with integrated polish for deburring and polishing
- US-105 Universal Support for precision sharpening
- WM-200 AngleMaster for setting the sharpening angle
- EM-15 Edge Marker for coloring the bevel when repeating the bevel angle
- HB-10 Tormek Handbook for sharpening, comes in different language versions depending on the market
Also includes some anniversary extras.
- Custom durable storage tray
- Special machine cover with anniversary logo embroidered
- SQ-90 Tormek Square
- Cast zinc 50-year anniversary emblem
- Specially designed packaging
DF-250
Diamond Wheel Fine
US-103
Universal Support with Micro Adjust T-4
WM-200
AngleMaster
EM-15
Edge Marker
CW-220
Composite Honing Wheel
ACC-150
Anti-Corrosion Concentrate
HB-10
Tormek Handbook
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