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#1
Wood Turning / Re: New wood turning workshop ...
Last post by RichColvin - Today at 02:49:08 AMGerd,
Thank you!
Rich
Thank you!
Rich
#2
Wood Turning / Re: New wood turning workshop ...
Last post by HaioPaio - Yesterday at 09:11:56 PMHere they are
#3
Wood Turning / Re: New wood turning workshop ...
Last post by RichColvin - Yesterday at 04:53:51 PMMBS,
I am a woodturner with this setup:
* https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Images/ForumPics/TormekStationFront.jpeg
* https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Images/ForumPics/TormekStationSide.jpeg
(I can't imbed the pictures for some reason, but the links work.)
The toolbox on which my Tormek T-8 sits is 32" tall. I am 5'-7" tall; you may need to adjust the height of the stand to match your height.
I have found that I grind my turning tools with the grinding wheel rotating towards me (as shown in these pictures). Thusly, I am looking down at tools which are often held in a more vertical position. This height works well for that.
Also, having this on a toolbox makes for storing the jigs easy, and keeps them right-at-hand for quick use.
As you are getting started using the Tormek for sharpening wood turning tools, I recommend you take a look at the Time Saving Tips I've cataloged at https://sharpeninghandbook.info/TimeSavingTipsForTheTormek.html. These really make it easy to quickly re-sharpen your tools and get back to woodturning.
Rich
I am a woodturner with this setup:
* https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Images/ForumPics/TormekStationFront.jpeg
* https://sharpeninghandbook.info/Images/ForumPics/TormekStationSide.jpeg
(I can't imbed the pictures for some reason, but the links work.)
The toolbox on which my Tormek T-8 sits is 32" tall. I am 5'-7" tall; you may need to adjust the height of the stand to match your height.
I have found that I grind my turning tools with the grinding wheel rotating towards me (as shown in these pictures). Thusly, I am looking down at tools which are often held in a more vertical position. This height works well for that.
Also, having this on a toolbox makes for storing the jigs easy, and keeps them right-at-hand for quick use.
As you are getting started using the Tormek for sharpening wood turning tools, I recommend you take a look at the Time Saving Tips I've cataloged at https://sharpeninghandbook.info/TimeSavingTipsForTheTormek.html. These really make it easy to quickly re-sharpen your tools and get back to woodturning.
Rich
#4
General Tormek Questions / Re: TORMEK T-1 (wrong voltage)
Last post by John Hancock Sr - Yesterday at 09:06:09 AMI believe that the motors are voltage specific. I bought a voltage transformer from AliExpress for about AU$25. They are pretty low current devices so it does not require a high power rating.
#5
Tormek T4 and T4 Bushcraft / Re: T4 - Wobble (video include...
Last post by Ken S - August 12, 2026, 02:56:59 AMPlease be patient. This isthe time of year when Swedes have several weeks vacation.
Ken
Ken
#6
General Tormek Questions / Re: TORMEK T-1 (wrong voltage)
Last post by Ken S - August 12, 2026, 02:50:33 AM #7
Wood Turning / Re: New wood turning workshop ...
Last post by AKMike - August 12, 2026, 01:20:41 AMThey don't mention bench height directly, but you will get some ideas by watching the Tormek Friends videos, particularly Glenn Lucas. You should also check out Glenn's YouTube channel for tips on sharpening woodturning tools with the Tormek.
Mike
https://tormek.com/en/inspiration/tormek-friends
Mike
https://tormek.com/en/inspiration/tormek-friends
#8
Tormek T4 and T4 Bushcraft / Re: T4 - Wobble (video include...
Last post by tgbto - August 11, 2026, 03:34:07 PMAny updates on the answer from Tormek support ?
#9
General Tormek Questions / TORMEK T-1 (wrong voltage)
Last post by TZero - August 11, 2026, 02:29:03 PMHello Team,
I recently received one as a gift, but I live in Brazil, where the standard voltage in my region is 110V, and the unit I received is configured for 220V.
I would like to know:
Is there an internal switch or any official modification procedure that can be done (by opening the machine) to safely switch it from 220V to 110V?
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Best regards,
I recently received one as a gift, but I live in Brazil, where the standard voltage in my region is 110V, and the unit I received is configured for 220V.
I would like to know:
Is there an internal switch or any official modification procedure that can be done (by opening the machine) to safely switch it from 220V to 110V?
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Best regards,
#10
Wood Turning / New wood turning workshop - ta...
Last post by MBS - August 11, 2026, 08:20:39 AMDear fellow turners,
I am a rather new wood turner - went for a weekend course with my father and brother and I ended up falling hard for turning.
I managed to get myself a small new shop that I'll dedicate to turning. I have some nice old kitchen cabinets that I'll incorporate into the shop.
I invested in the Tormek T-8 once I knew that I was getting serious about turning as a hobby. The T-8 will get it's own station in the workshop using one of the cabinets.
For knife sharpening it seems that the optimal working height is the top of the T-8 machine itself around navel height, but how do you feel about the height for sharpening turning tools? As I will hopefully soon have more time for turning, it means spending more time at the T-8 as well, so I am hoping to get it set up nicely from the start
Your input is much appreciated!
MBS
I am a rather new wood turner - went for a weekend course with my father and brother and I ended up falling hard for turning.
I managed to get myself a small new shop that I'll dedicate to turning. I have some nice old kitchen cabinets that I'll incorporate into the shop.
I invested in the Tormek T-8 once I knew that I was getting serious about turning as a hobby. The T-8 will get it's own station in the workshop using one of the cabinets.
For knife sharpening it seems that the optimal working height is the top of the T-8 machine itself around navel height, but how do you feel about the height for sharpening turning tools? As I will hopefully soon have more time for turning, it means spending more time at the T-8 as well, so I am hoping to get it set up nicely from the start
Your input is much appreciated!
MBS