Tormek TTS 100 Sharpening Setter: Enhancing Precision and Efficiency Review

Incredibly easy to use, this jig system gives hobbyists the best chance to easily reproduce the bevel of any tool for quick, accurate touch-ups while turning. In addition, the cutting end of the tool lasts much longer, so you don't have to change the bevel angle every time you sharpen, as less material is removed for a razor-sharp edge. Undoubtedly overpriced and certainly rebuildable, but Tormek did the math and made it so convenient that this one-time purchase was well worth it. If you're not

Bought this along with several Tormek attachments to try out the WEN 4270 10 inch sharpener. After getting a new lathe and a new set of turning tools, I can't justify paying the same amount for a no-template grinder motor. Many thanks to Tormek for creating this template to take the guesswork out of setting up a tool holder. and distance from the stone. There are no instructions, but it seems pretty easy. Unfortunately the WEN handguard has to be in a different vertical position than the Tormek

Seems a bit expensive but like all Tormek products it is well made and works well. I really appreciate Tormek for continuing to innovate with new products and making them backward compatible with older Tormek models. One downside to the TTS-100 is that it limits your choices to a few different angles, which is the reason for my 4 star rating instead of 5. In most cases, however, the intended angles are sufficient and the time saved when setting up – both on the grinding wheel and on the leather