Quote from: MLDay on April 20, 2024, 04:04:32 AMHi all. New here and to the Tormek world. I'm sore these types of questions have been asked before but I was hoping for some direct advice.
Today I picked up a T-3 with some nice accessories for a good deal. Could easily make money selling it. I don't turn and it came with a TNT-808 turning kit which I'll likely sell.
What's the difference between this and a T-4 or T-8? Wheels smaller?
Wondering if I should invest in this T-3 or hold out for a different model.
I'd like to use this mainly for planer blade and chisels. Was hoping to located a cheap rough shaping wheel to remove defects/material. Heard about sourcing from China made sharpeners.
Thanks!
If you can sell the T-3 for a profit, and invest that money into a T-4 or T-8, that is the route I would take. The T-3 had issues with the "plastic" casing, for example, it was from a Tormek rep that...
Quote from: https://forum.tormek.com/index.php/topic,2323.msg11507.html#msg11507T-3 had a plastic housing witch was not as stable (compared to the T-4) with its vertical and horizontal sleeves.
... the result being that the T-4 is advertised as "Precision improved 300%".
There's also an issue with heat and the casing, so the 30 min. "duty cycle" applies to the T-3, which was eliminated with the T-4's zinc casing.
Sizewise, the T-3 and T-4 are the same, the main (and important) difference is the change in casing. The T-8 is a larger model.
I'd only keep the T-3 if you only plan on using it for light work.
p.s. I don't think registering your Tormek gives you access to the manual yet, (the link was broken in the website update), but you can access it HERE