Description
Here are the key differences between T-4 and T-8:
- T-4 grinding machine is designed for hobbyists and enthusiasts. When grinding is not done professionally and daily – this model is fully sufficient for home workshops
- Workload. With this machine, it is not recommended to work in intervals longer than 30 minutes, allowing the motor to fully cool down between sessions
- Size, motor power and durability. While the T-4 motor is also very high quality, it will serve less than half as long as the T-8. Still, it’s more durable than most grinding machines – 10,000 working hours
- Body material. T-4’s top plate is steel, but the main body is made of ABS plastic, unlike the T-8 which is fully steel
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.
Sharpen chisels, knives, scissors, carving tools and more
The T-4 is well suited for sharpening chisels, knives, scissors, and smaller tools like carving tools. It also works with turning tools and drill bits. For sharpening planer blade knives (with SVH-320) and moulding knives (with SVP-80) we recommend one of the larger Tormek machine models. Note that a few shapes of gouges cannot be honed with the SVD-186 R Gouge Jig on the leather honing wheel due to the compact size of the Tormek T-4. These tools can be honed freehand instead.
The motor is rated for 30-minutes continuous use at a time. That is usually more than enough for home needs, but if you sharpen more we advise you to take a look at Tormek T-8 which can run continuously.
Included with the Tormek T-4:
- T-4 Grinder
- SG-200 Sharpening stone (aluminium oxide)
- US-105 Universal support
- SP-650 Stone Grader to change the grit of your stone
- WM-200 AngleMaster to measure the edge angle
- PA-70 Honing Compound
- LA-145 Leather Honing Wheel
- EM-15 Edge Marker to color the bevel when setting the edge angle
- HB-10 Tormek Handbook on sharpening
8 year warranty (5+3 after online registration) *When used for commercial, industrial or educational purpose the T-4 warranty is 2 years.
