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daman

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in the market,,what should i look for in a good one at least 3/4 HP? want something thats not going to stall [i:47227af6be]too[/i:47227af6be]...... easy, 1/2 hp too small??
 
I know what everybody thinks about Harbor Freight (I totally agree), but.........I've had one-a-their 10 inchers for about 20 years in a farm shop and it's never missed a lick.
 
The worst feature of the import grinders are the wheels. They are just too hard to break down as they are used (Term is Friable, the ability of a wheel to break down and self-sharpen(My Def)) The import grinders are almost as good as a Baldor, if you put Norton wheels on it..
 
Replaced the wheels not long after I got it, with a 'good' rock on one side and a wire brush on the other. Can't remember without going to look, but I think it's marked 1 h.p.
 
Another new term for grinder wheels ( self-sharpen)

I have a 1/2 hp post grinder with one corse and one fine wheel in my mold building shop to grind drill and rough ejector pins. Been doing the job for over 30 years. When the wheel shows any marks it gets dressed with a wheel dresser.
I have a 3/4 hp with an 8 inch wheel on one side and an eight soft wire wheel on the other. A wheel dresser hangs behind the post grinder at home as well.
 
(quoted from post at 16:44:34 12/22/09) Another new term for grinder wheels ( self-sharpen)

I have a 1/2 hp post grinder with one corse and one fine wheel in my mold building shop to grind drill and rough ejector pins. Been doing the job for over 30 years. When the wheel shows any marks it gets dressed with a wheel dresser.
I have a 3/4 hp with an 8 inch wheel on one side and an eight soft wire wheel on the other. A wheel dresser hangs behind the post grinder at home as well.
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how do like your 3/4 compaired to your 1/2?, i found a 1 hp on craigslist for cheap.
 
I have a 7" Baldor Industrial grinder that I picked up for $50 at an estate auction. I believe it is 1/2 horse. I am not sure of the model, but I believe it is similar to a 712E.

This thing is WONDERFUL. I have never had it bog down. It makes a interesting windup noise when it starts up and slows down. It is MUCH better than the 6" cheapy I had before it.

My rule of thumb is to look at the tool rests. If they are sheet metal I keep looking. If they are cast I will give it a better look. There are quite a lot of used industrial quality machines out there (check auctions and ebay).

Good luck!

Cliff (VA)
 
I have a Harbor Freight 1/2 HP with six in wheels that I have used in the shop for over 35 years. I don't know how many wire wheels and grinding wheels I've gone through but it is on it's third set of bearings.
 
As was said before, look for cast iron parts. Think heavy. Eyeshield are nice, lighted ones are even better. Dust ports are nice, dust collection system is great. Pedestal is better than a bench mount, if you have the room. If this is something that'll get used heavy and often - shell out the bucks, you won't regret it.
 
No it wont see heavy everyday use but when i do use it i want some power there that's not going to stall when i ram a 1/2" etc piece of stock into it.

thanks i'll look for the cast iron it makes sense.
 
I use a "Dayton",3/4 HP, from Graingers. Very
pricey, but heavy duty, and well worth the money.
Stay away from K-mart, Wally World, and Crapsman.
 
Dave,
Where do you buy a wheel dresser? I used up mine and can't find a replacement Thanks
George
 
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