Tormek have recently introduced a revised water trough for all owners of the original Tormek 1000/2000 series. The new AWT-250 trough is wider and broader meaning the chances of water drips are greatly reduced, especially as the new removeable flared side means that when sharpening knives or electric planer blades your worktop is kept clean too. The new trough also includes a magnet in the outside of the base. This keeps the steel away from the stone for easier grinding.  The AWT-250 features the following advancements:

Enlarged Lip

The Advanced Water Trough AWT-250 has an enlarged standard lip which ensures that your workbench stays free from water.

Magnet Cleans the Stone of Steel Particles

The water trough incorporates a strong magnet, which attracts the steel particles ground from the tools being sharpened. This keeps your stone clean and cutting more freely. These small steel particles are otherwise pressed into the stone surface and can disturb the sharpening. When cleaning the water trough, you’ll find that most of the steel will be located right on the magnet. It can be wiped off the water trough with a paper towel or rag.

Water Chute for Long Tools

For long tools that drip water over the edge of the lip (like chef’s knives and planer blades), just add the water chute. It attaches easily and directs the water back into the trough.

Tilt Shoes Control the Water Flow

Two Tilt Shoes are supplied with the AWT-250. You can use them to raise the honing wheel side of the machine so the water follows the tool towards the outside of the stone and runs back into the water trough. You minimize the water dripping onto the housing. This is an advantage especially when sharpening wide tools. When not required they can be stored magnetically under the machine.

If you own a Tormek 2000 through to the 2007 model you will find this new trough keeps things clean and tidy. Available now from your local BriMarc stockist. Fits Tormek T-7, Tormek 2000 and all older models with 250 mm (10") stone.

For more information on the Tormek AWT-250 Advanced Water Trough please click here.