Tormek of Sweden

Tormek T-7 sharpening system

     There is no substitute for sharp tools.  Planes cease to be a challenge and chisels become a natural extension of your hand.  With properly sharpened and maintained edge tools a craftsman is able to refine the quality of their work and focus on detail and artistry rather than damage control.  There are dozens of sharpening systems available on today's market, each system has its champions, and each champion has personal criteria.

    My experience has been you get what you pay for, and Swedish technology and production is superb. 

    This video:

    shows an introduction to the T-7 system.

   It have found that it takes time and effort to become good at sharpening your tools.  The time can be used learning how best to apply a system that is designed to handle all of your sharpening needs, or the time can be spend learning several different methods and systems because you do not have one system that will deal with all your needs.  If all you ever do is sharpen a 3/4 inch bevel chisel and then use the chisel to scrape paint, you don't need a Tormek.  If, you sharpen; plane blades, knives, bevel, mortise, shew and lathe chisels you may well be time and money ahead with a quality, comprehensive system such at the Tormek system.

Sharpening: The Tormek Way - by guest blogger, Carla

Whether you are a Gardener, Seasoned woodworker or a DIY handyman, sharp tools and instruments are important for every project.
The Tormek Ultimate Sharpening System, Tormek T-7 is a Swedish made product,  which combines both wet and dry grinding techniques when sharpening tools, such as blades, knives and chisels.
Unique building construction tasks, specialized woodworking, and even gardening around the house often introduce some challenging circumstances.
One of the things that helps to surmount nearly any work obstacle is highly sharpened tools. A dedicated craftsman can appreciate the type of assistance that high precision sharpening tools can supply. Now, although countless tool sharpening suppliers exist in the marketplace, Tormek Sharpening Systems have honed out a special place for themselves, and such a reputation actually works in YOUR favor.
How many of you have always wished for an extra pair of hands?, Systems like the Tormek T-7 Sharpening System with Hand tool Kit, with Tormek Gouge and Turning Cutter Jigs is almost literally like having an extra set of hands.
Tormek users throughout the world and especially here in the North America continuously supply kudos for various Tormek Sharpening Systems.
Although, The Tormek is a slightly more expensive tool, the Tormek gives the demanding user more precise, finely-tuned control over sharpening tasks.
You could pair a Tormek T-7 Sharpening System with the efficiency of a Tormek Hand Tool Kit. This allows you to save money plus provide the type of unique accuracy that woodworking especially requires.

If you appreciate enhanced accuracy in your workmanship, then you will be happy to know that Tormek sharpening systems provide well appreciated assistance.
For instance, The Tormek T7 Jig can square a blade to its grinding wheel, and the setting adjustments are amongst the most convenient you can find in the industry.
If are you looking for a way to make challenging work tasks as easy and convenient as possible,  Tormek Sharpening Systems will help you complete almost any building, carving, or construction assignment with impeccable precision, while extending the life of your sharpened tool edges.