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My Tormek T-8 Is Now Working – Thanks to Everyone for the Advice!

Hello everyone,

I wanted to give an update and say thank you.
My Tormek T-8 is finally working properly!

As many of you suggested, the issue was caused by the voltage difference between Japan (100V) and 230V machines. I purchased a step-up transformer (100V → 230V), and once I connected the machine through it, the power switch stayed on and the machine ran perfectly.

Thank you all very much for your helpful comments and advice.
Your support really helped me solve the problem.

Best regards,
Kenji (Japan)

Thank you very much for your replies.
I'm relieved that the mystery has finally been solved.
Since the voltage in Japan is 100V, I now understand why the 230V switch could not stay in the ON position.

I also feel sorry that Axminster Tools had to send me the switch twice because of this issue.
I regret that I didn't search for this kind of information earlier, as it would have saved everyone a lot of trouble.

First, I will purchase a step-up transformer (100V → 230V) and test the machine.
If it works, I will report back here.

Thank you again for all your help.
Greetings from Japan.
Kenji

Hello everyone,

I live in Japan and I purchased a Tormek T-8 from Axminster Tools (UK) two months ago.
However, I am having a serious problem with the switch.

When I press the switch, the machine runs, but the switch does not stay in the ON position.
As soon as I release the button, it returns to OFF.

I thought this was a faulty switch, so Axminster sent me two replacement switches.
But both replacement switches show exactly the same behavior – they do not lock in the ON position.

So far:

Original switch: Machine rotates, but switch does not stay ON

2nd switch: Does not stay ON

3rd switch: Also does not stay ON (even before connecting to the machine)

It seems very unlikely that all three switches are defective, so I believe there may be another cause.

My question is:

Is the Tormek T-8 switch designed so that it only locks in the ON position when it is fully installed in the machine and connected to the motor circuit?
Or could something else cause the switch to fail to stay in the ON position?

I have been stuck for two months and cannot use the machine at all.
Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Kenji (Japan)