Hey guys - anyone want to suggest a bench grinder that you are happy with? Been looking around and reviews are all over the place. Don't want to spend more than about $150. Thanks!
Suggestions for bench grinder
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fox9988
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fox9988
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I honestly don't remember, I've had it for years. Cummins maybe? Its probably a Horbor Freight equivelent. A $150 budget should buy one that will last a lifetime, if you want to spend that much.
Got plenty of grinders at work that could be considered Vietnam vets. 
Looking for one for the home shop myself, same as NH_wood, I like quality but the HF cheapies do seem to hold up fine.
Looking for one for the home shop myself, same as NH_wood, I like quality but the HF cheapies do seem to hold up fine.
Fair enough - if I can save some cash, I'll do it - won't be used a ton - sharpening blades, some wire work and some buffing - perhaps the cheaper units will be just fine. I'll keep looking. Thanks! Cheers!
HDRock
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I use a 9" sander. Use it very often. Had a bench grinder, about only time I used it was to sharpen drill bits. Sold it.
The inexpensive grinders motor windings, brushes do not hold up well to heavy loads or extended sessions. Heavy shop use they tend to give up quick. In a home owner setting they likely ok. At my shop I spend the bucks for a Baldor unit or as close as I can get. Had a one two of the Chicom rigs burned them out quick, lesson learned.
Look on CL. For Baldor, older Delta and C-man. 150 will buy something USA made that will last generations.
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I have (broken link removed to http://nh.craigslist.org/tls/3714928067.html)same one. They are asking too much though.
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I have (broken link removed to http://nh.craigslist.org/tls/3714928067.html)same one. They are asking too much though.
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