Tormek Horizontal Base XB-100

Tormek XB-100 Horizontal Base

The XB-100 Horizontal Base is a precision upgrade for older Tormek machines, allowing you to sharpen with the grinding wheel rotating away from the edge (edge trailing) rather than into it (edge leading). This opens up safer, more precise sharpening and honing with jig support — capabilities that were standard on later Tormek models.

Why Choose the XB-100 Horizontal Base?

• Enables horizontal sharpening where the grinding wheel rotates away from the edge, not into it
• Allows honing with jigs on the universal support for maximum precision
• Fits the Tormek 2000, Tormek 1200 and all older machines manufactured before 8 August 2001
• Supplied as standard on all S-2000 and S-1200 machines after 8 August 2001 — use this to upgrade an older machine

Sharpening with Edge Trailing

Edge trailing sharpening — where the grinding wheel rotates away from the cutting edge — offers a key safety advantage over edge leading, particularly when sharpening woodturning gouges.

When using the SVD-186 R Gouge Jig, sharpening edge leading risks the blade catching on the grinding wheel. The XB-100 Horizontal Base eliminates this risk by allowing full edge trailing operation on older Tormek machines.

Hone Your Tools with Precise Jigs

Beyond sharpening, the XB-100 also enables jig-assisted honing using the universal support. Because honing is performed edge trailing, you can set your jig with complete precision — achieving a consistently refined edge with every pass.

Compatible Machines

The XB-100 Horizontal Base is designed for older Tormek machines, specifically:

• Tormek 2000
• Tormek 1200
• All older Tormek models manufactured before 8 August 2001

If your machine was manufactured after this date, the horizontal base is already fitted as standard and no upgrade is required.