Scheppach Tiger 2000 1 Amp Vertical Wheel Wet Grinding/Sharpening System

by Scheppach

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The TiGer 2000 is ideal for those who wish to get professional sharpening results. Whether you are sharpening lathe tools, planer, jointer knives or chisels, the slow speed grinding wheel gives an edge that will last long without losing the tools temper. Using the TiGer 2000 jigs to correctly grind your tools takes the challenges of holding your tools at the correct angle, providing a professional edge every time. Save time, frustration and money by grinding your tools correctly every time. Whether you are sharpening an axe, scissors, straight blade or woodworking tools the TiGer 2000 is the system for home hobbyist or small shop.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 12.5 x 15.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 24.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000BOLGE4
• Item model number: Tiger2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #171,165 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice unit for much less than the competition., January 15, 2008

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EZEZEZEZEZEZEZ "EZ" (somewhere, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Scheppach Tiger 2000 1 Amp Vertical Wheel Wet Grinding/Sharpening System (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Tiger2000 is a nice compromise for the budget conscious folks who want a quality wet sharpener. For the cost of this unit and all the jigs you could dream of it is very possible your costs would still be less than that other "glamor" sharpener.

Most of the Jet and Tormek jigs will work on this machine and the only one that for sure doesn't is the planer/jointer knife jig. Rikon is the distributer for Scheppach in the US and is helpful should you have any questions.
The unit does have a smaller grinding wheel than the Jet and Tormek but for most folks in a hobby shop the life of the stone will be fairly long regardless.
The units motor is adequate for the task it is designed to do.
The tool rests clamp firmly in place and hold your jigs securely to ensure a solid sharpening surface.

I would recommend this unit to anyone who is considering buying a high priced wet grinder but having trouble swallowing the inflated price.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good product, May 16, 2007

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J. Eyberg (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scheppach Tiger 2000 1 Amp Vertical Wheel Wet Grinding/Sharpening System (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a good sharpener. I have never used the tormek so I can't vouch for it but this is a good product. It put an edge on a set of chisels that I had relegated to glue duty. can't wait to see what it can do for a set of 12" planer knives.

The manual is lacking however.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Maybe not a Tormek, but..., January 30, 2007

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Dylan M. Zodrow - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scheppach Tiger 2000 1 Amp Vertical Wheel Wet Grinding/Sharpening System (Tools & Home Improvement)

Well I've never owned a Tormek, so it's hard to make a direct comparison, but the Scheppach is almost half the price. I have not used it exstensively, but my impressions are all good. The chisels that I've sharpened and honed on it are sharper then they've ever been before, the set-up was quick and easy, and the machine seems sturdy and runs quietly.

The main drawback I've seen is the quality of the jigs, and the almost complete absence of english instructions. Though I'm pretty sure, due to the similarity of the machines, that Tormek jigs will work on the Scheppach. I have yet to test this though.

Overall, when you factor in the money saved, I am happy with the purchase.