{"product_id":"tormek-horizontal-base-xb-100","title":"Tormek Horizontal Base XB-100","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTormek XB-100 Horizontal Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eXB-100 Horizontal Base\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision upgrade for older Tormek machines, allowing you to sharpen with the grinding wheel rotating \u003cstrong\u003eaway from the edge (edge trailing)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the XB-100 Horizontal Base?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables \u003cstrong\u003ehorizontal sharpening\u003c\/strong\u003e where the grinding wheel rotates away from the edge, not into it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows \u003cstrong\u003ehoning with jigs\u003c\/strong\u003e on the universal support for maximum precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the \u003cstrong\u003eTormek 2000, Tormek 1200\u003c\/strong\u003e and all older machines manufactured before 8 August 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as standard on all S-2000 and S-1200 machines \u003cstrong\u003eafter 8 August 2001\u003c\/strong\u003e — use this to upgrade an older machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSharpening with Edge Trailing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge trailing sharpening — where the grinding wheel rotates \u003cstrong\u003eaway from the cutting edge\u003c\/strong\u003e — offers a key safety advantage over edge leading, particularly when sharpening woodturning gouges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tormek-gouge-jig\" title=\"Tormek gouge jig svd186r sharpening tool greenvill crafts\" aria-label=\"Tormek gouge jig svd186r sharpening tool greenvill crafts\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSVD-186 R Gouge Jig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, sharpening edge leading risks the blade catching on the grinding wheel. The XB-100 Horizontal Base eliminates this risk by allowing full \u003cstrong\u003eedge trailing operation\u003c\/strong\u003e on older Tormek machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHone Your Tools with Precise Jigs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond sharpening, the XB-100 also enables \u003cstrong\u003ejig-assisted honing\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XB-100 Horizontal Base is designed for older Tormek machines, specifically:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTormek 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTormek 1200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll older Tormek models manufactured \u003cstrong\u003ebefore 8 August 2001\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your machine was manufactured after this date, the horizontal base is already fitted as standard and no upgrade is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tormek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64612557914489,"sku":"TOR-XB-100","price":26.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7249\/7581\/files\/tormek-horizontal-base-xb-100-775.png?v=1789590867","url":"https:\/\/www.greenvill.co.uk\/products\/tormek-horizontal-base-xb-100","provider":"Greenvill Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}