Upgrade for earlier Tormek models. With the Horizontal Base you can move the Universal Support from the vertical mount (grinding towards the edge) to a horizontal mount for grinding away from the edge.
The Tormek XB-100 is a horizontal base with precision sleeves for older Tormek models. It lets you mount the universal support horizontally, so the stone rotates with the edge instead of against it. This makes it possible to hone with jigs on the universal support for the highest precision, and to use jigs that require horizontal mounting. The XB-100 is also included in the BGM-100 bench grinder mounting set.
Facts:
Material: zinc
Fits Tormek 2000, Tormek 1200 and older machines made before August 2001
2-year warranty
Data sheet
Specific References
There are several good ways to sharpen chisels and plane irons: water stones, diamond stones, oil stones and sharpening machines such as Tormek. All give sharp edges, but they differ in speed, maintenance and price.
A honing guide makes it easier to keep the same angle every time. The most important thing is to find a method you enjoy and use often. The guide helps you choose.