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kbob

03-16-2008 15:55:58




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What brand of bench grinder would you guys recommend-- just need a 6 or 8 inch one for occassional use. I see a lot of them are made in China. Thanks




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jbruce

03-18-2008 12:55:30




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
Baum Bearing sells angle grinder wheels with their own logo. don't know who makes them for them but they are the best I have ever found. If their bench grinder wheels are the same wouldn't have anything else. Much cheaper, too.



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03-18-2008 03:45:23




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
I have the 8 inch variable speed delta. Great grinder! Really like it a lot. I've used many , from the el-cheapo's to the industrials. This delta has all the power anyone would need. The wheels will need dressing , straight out of the box , due to some vibration(from the wheels). During my research , this was common with todays cheaper wheels. When you wear the wheels out , buy better quality. I'm still on my original wheels. I've had this grinder about 4 or 5 years now. The grinder itself has been a super grinder. Delta also makes the same grinder in a 6 inch.

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dave guest

03-17-2008 20:05:42




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
Old motor I took outta Mom's wringer washer when I was 10 years old. Been using it ever since. That was 54 years ago.



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guido

03-19-2008 15:29:24




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to dave guest, 03-17-2008 20:05:42  
Hello dave guest
I have one of those as well. Mine came from a washer as well. Patent year is 1898 I think.
It as brushes on the end bell.
Guido.



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dave guest

03-17-2008 20:05:34




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
Old motor I took outta Mom's wringer washer when I was 10 years old. Been using it ever since. That was 54 years ago.



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jose bagge

03-17-2008 15:42:59




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
Mine's about a 35 year old Montgomery Wards that i bought the same day/place as my first stick welder- both outlasted the department store I bought 'em from!
It's a ragged lookin' mother- but it still works great.



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HeyPigFarmer

03-17-2008 13:07:10




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
I have a craftsman 8", works great, much better than the cheap HF one my dad bought.



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greygoat

03-17-2008 09:16:12




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
I have a DAYTON, 8 inch, from Graingers. It's
very heavy, and has large bearings. I bought it
because Burlington Northern Railroad, from where
i'm retired had them in their shops. They really
got abused, and held up. But they're not cheap!
They're made in USA.



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markiz41

03-17-2008 06:31:13




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
Buy a Baldor and don't look back. They are still reasonable in that diameter range. A used one will do just fine too. If you can't swing a Baldor, find one that is heavy, with as many cast iron parts as possible. Also, get a stand for it if you can.



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dlplost

03-17-2008 02:47:28




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
one of the most important items to look for in a grinder is the bearings on the motor shaft, the cheap ones have sleeve bearings - stay away from them they wont last long, ball or roller bearings are a must, even a cheap one from china will last for years as long as it has real bearings..



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Munchy

03-16-2008 21:40:41




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
I bought and old black and decker 35 years ago and its still burning stone and bushing.



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ispud

03-16-2008 21:22:32




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
Not to make anyone mad but, I got one of the cheap one's. 10 inch wheels, 2hp motor from HF, have not had any problems in over 5 years. Use wheel dresser on it every once an a while. Best 100.oo bucks I've spent.



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Davis SC

03-16-2008 18:06:45




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
The worst thing about the import (Chinese) grinders are the terrible wheels that come on them. They are way too hard, so they load up, instead of breaking down to expose fresh sharp grain. (Friable is the term)

Good wheels, such as Norton are not cheap, but do grind much better, and are much less likely to explode in use, that the cheap import wheels.



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Dusty MI

03-16-2008 18:00:31




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
I've got one on an arbor that was my dads, it's about 60 years old. One wheel was for sharping sickle knives. The other was 1 1/4" wide by 7" give or take. I can't find a stone/wheel that size. Anyone know who sells wheels more than 1" wide?



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Learning2Pull

03-16-2008 17:45:29




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
I bought one about six years ago from Northern Tool and Supply relatively cheap and I have used it with a stone on one side and wire wheel on the other, it has put in it's fair share of work and I haven't had the first moments trouble with it, lots of torque too, hard to bog down. Just a thought.



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Lanse

03-16-2008 16:56:25




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
I got my 6" at sears, a craftsman. Spent like $10 on a 2 year warrenty. Im VERY happy with it. It was $49.99



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flying belgian

03-16-2008 17:45:47




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to Lanse, 03-16-2008 16:56:25  
I also have a Sears. About 30 yrs old. Don't remember what I paid. Use it about everyday for the last 12 years in my metal fab shop. No problems at all.



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RobMD

03-18-2008 17:40:15




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to flying belgian, 03-16-2008 17:45:47  
same here. 30 years old, had that light attachment on it, its charcoal colored with a silver middle plate. Best thing i've used for the longevity.



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old

03-16-2008 16:53:58




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 Re: Bench grinders in reply to kbob, 03-16-2008 15:55:58  
Don't buy a cheap buffalo or other brands like them they don't last. Spend some good money on one and it will out last you



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