Thanks, in anticipatio of your help and patience. I'm new to using Tormek, having just bought a used, very old T-1200. Using it is quite straight forward, having watched a couple of YouTube videos on the T-8, it's very similar. However, I always like to have the instruction manual to read through (I'm really quite boring like that).
Does anyone know where I can access a manual? I can't even find one for the T-3 which superceeded it. Thanks again.
Hello,
I think the safest bet is to email support@tormek.se . You might also want to register your machine on the website even if it's way past the warranty period.
Ben,
Welcome to the Tormek world.
I have a SuperGrind T-2000 and a T-8. Both machines use the HB-10 manual which you can download as a PDF from Tormek.com when you register your machine. The HB-10 handbook has been around for many years, having been started by Torgny Jansson, Tormek's founder. Over the years, new stuff (jigs, grinding wheels, etc.) gets added to the manual, and deprecated items are removed. The current version is 10.5 and the essence of it is the same. If you get that handbook and read it (as every good Tormek user should), you will learn a LOT. If you want a physical book, Tormek sells them (https://tormek.com/en/products/accessories/hb-10-tormek-handbook).
You may also have some questions about your machine relative to the newer ones. I compiled this page of information for people who have purchased the older T-2000, and most of it applies to the T-1200 as well.
What to Upgrade on an Old Tormek & What to Keep As Is
(https://sharpeninghandbook.info/PurchasedAnOldTormek.html)
You may have some older jigs which came with your machine. Those are addressed at that web page, but if you have questions about specific jigs not outlined in the HB-10 handbook, please reach out to this community. We will endeavour to help you.
You are on a good journey.
Kind regards,
Rich
Quote from: tgbto on August 01, 2025, 02:01:18 PMHello,
I think the safest bet is to email support@tormek.se . You might also want to register your machine on the website even if it's way past the warranty period.
Many thanks for letting me know.
Quote from: RichColvin on August 01, 2025, 02:14:22 PMBen,
Welcome to the Tormek world.
I have a SuperGrind T-2000 and a T-8. Both machines use the HB-10 manual which you can download as a PDF from Tormek.com when you register your machine. The HB-10 handbook has been around for many years, having been started by Torgny Jansson, Tormek's founder. Over the years, new stuff (jigs, grinding wheels, etc.) gets added to the manual, and deprecated items are removed. The current version is 10.5 and the essence of it is the same. If you get that handbook and read it (as every good Tormek user should), you will learn a LOT. If you want a physical book, Tormek sells them (https://tormek.com/en/products/accessories/hb-10-tormek-handbook).
You may also have some questions about your machine relative to the newer ones. I compiled this page of information for people who have purchased the older T-2000, and most of it applies to the T-1200 as well.
What to Upgrade on an Old Tormek & What to Keep As Is
(https://sharpeninghandbook.info/PurchasedAnOldTormek.html)
You may have some older jigs which came with your machine. Those are addressed at that web page, but if you have questions about specific jigs not outlined in the HB-10 handbook, please reach out to this community. We will endeavour to help you.
You are on a good journey.
Kind regards,
Rich
Thank you so much, Rich.
I will register the machine and download the HB-10 handbook and check your Web page.
Ben
Ben,
I have gradually accumulated several older editions of the handbook over the years. The latest edition, either in print or online will satisfy your needs. In my case, I enjoy finding period sources. If this interestsyou, check on amazon or ebay and have patience. Pay attention to the edition numbers.
Ken