Best Power Bench Grinders
What's in the Box DEWALT DW758 8-inch bench grinder; 36- and 60-grit wheels; eye shields; spark deflectors; tool rests; operating instructions. DW758 8-Inch Bench Grinder At a Glance: 3/4 HP induction motor for heavy-duty grinding operations Runs at 3,600 RPM for high speed material removal 12-1/2-inch distance between wheels Industrial cast iron base and motor housing Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service. Rugged cast iron base and motor housing provide durability and prolonged life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To this point I am happy with the performance of this bench grinder."
"At first glance it seems like a decent grinder, but there is a lot of vibration on my workbench when its running."
"It has a lot of muscle behind it; so much that it doesn't even start to bog down when I am doing some serious grinding on severely rusted rail road ties and other higher quality knife steel."
"Nice grinder for the price even though it is China."
"Mine was damaged in shipping (something amazon needs to work on) due to poor packaging."
"Great bench grinder for the shop!"
"I absolutely love this thing."
"I read the negative reviews and should have heeded the warnings...but I ordered one anyway and it arrived today. But we also found that the shoulder on the shaft that the inside cone washer seats against had a high spot on it. These are simple machines: no gears or complex mechanisms, just a motor with an extended shaft. The Apple computer I'm using to write this review was also made in China and it's a beautifully crafted machine."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased this with the WEN 4288 Cast Iron Bench Grinder Pedestal Stand with Water Pot and finally got around to unpacking them and putting it together today. The switch was in the "on" position after unpacking (the switch has a little dot on one side and that side depressed is on) so after plugging it in (on), that was a disappointment but not a concern. However it was a under powered when more than gentle pressure was applied, and would bog down very quickly once the mower blade would towards the end and not rest on the tool rest fully supported."
"I could have sent them out, but for less money I purchased this grinder, some buffing wheels and the requisite polish. In order to provide good access to the buffing wheel, I removed the shroud on one side and mounted the buffing wheel "bare"."
"With the coarse and fine stones it sharpens lawn mower blades fast."
"The replacement motor starts normal."
"It is a decent value for the price and I have no regrets having purchased it."
"good simple grinder."
"I assumed I was going to have to bolt this grinder to my workbench like previous grinders I've had."
"Wheel wobbles 1/4 inch, I have changed right / left grinding wheels and the problem is in the left shaft. One rep offered to go thru boxes of grinders to find a good one."
577102 JBG-8A. Bench Grinder. At a Glance: 1-horsepower, 1-phase motor Totally enclosed pre-lubricated ball bearings Includes two 8-inch wheels (36-grit and 60-grit) Heavy-duty guarded toggle switch Large eye shields with quick adjustment Two-year limited warranty. Cast iron wheel guards and dust vents.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a great grinder."
"Good quality."
"At least the Jet has enough power to use for fairly heavy grinding."
"I use my Jet grinder a lot for De burring and it works great."
"The best grinder out there."
"Extremely quiet yet smooth and powerful!"
"The grinder went boom in a puff of smoke after 10 seconds of use."
Best Power Bench Grinders
What's in the Box DEWALT DW758 8-inch bench grinder; 36- and 60-grit wheels; eye shields; spark deflectors; tool rests; operating instructions. DW758 8-Inch Bench Grinder At a Glance: 3/4 HP induction motor for heavy-duty grinding operations Runs at 3,600 RPM for high speed material removal 12-1/2-inch distance between wheels Industrial cast iron base and motor housing Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service. Rugged cast iron base and motor housing provide durability and prolonged life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To this point I am happy with the performance of this bench grinder."
"At first glance it seems like a decent grinder, but there is a lot of vibration on my workbench when its running."
"It has a lot of muscle behind it; so much that it doesn't even start to bog down when I am doing some serious grinding on severely rusted rail road ties and other higher quality knife steel."
"Great grinder, I purchased a 120 wheel at the same time and I am using the 60 / 120 grit wheels."
"Nice grinder for the price even though it is China."
"Mine was damaged in shipping (something amazon needs to work on) due to poor packaging."
"Great bench grinder for the shop!"
"I read the negative reviews and should have heeded the warnings...but I ordered one anyway and it arrived today. But we also found that the shoulder on the shaft that the inside cone washer seats against had a high spot on it. These are simple machines: no gears or complex mechanisms, just a motor with an extended shaft. The Apple computer I'm using to write this review was also made in China and it's a beautifully crafted machine."
Best Power Die Grinders
Model Code Model Description AACollet Size:1/4 in, Amps:3.50 A, Speed:25000 rpm [Max], Length:14 1/8 in, Control Type:Slide Switch, Wt. :3 1/2 lb ABCollet Size:1/8 in, 1/4 in, Amps:6.60 A, Speed:7000 rpm [Min], 25000 rpm [Max], Length:14 5/8 in, Control Type:Slide Switch, Wt. :3 1/2 lb ACWheel Diam:3/4 in [Max], Collet Size:1/4 in, Amps:2.00 A, Speed:25000 rpm [Max], Length:11 1/8 in, Control Type:On/Off, Wt. Makita's 1/4-Inch Die Grinder (model GD0601) combines power and speed with motor-protection features for improved grinding performance. The GD0601 is engineered with a powerful AC/DC motor with 25,000 rpm in a slim body design, and a conveniently located slide-switch for on/off function. 3.5 AMP Motor Delivers 25,000 RPM The GD0601 is engineered with a Makita-built industrial motor that delivers 25,000 rpm. Motor Protection Features for Longer Tool Life To protect the motor from debris, the grinder is built with a labyrinth construction that seals the motor and bearings by creating a complex set of channels, extending the life of the tool. About Makita Grinders Makita offers a wide range of grinders with power and protection features for industrial grinding and metalworking. Makita grinders are engineered with labyrinth construction to seal and protect the motor and bearings from contamination, and the protective zig-zag varnish seals the armature from dust and debris for longer tool life. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Protective zig-zag varnish seals the armature from dust and debris for longer tool life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I typically use an air-powered die grinder, so I was pleasantly surprised at how quiet this tool is and that I didn't have to wait for my air compressor to recover in order to finish the job."
"I bought some cheap grinding stones and some carbide bits and this thing cuts through anything like butter."
"I don't know if it has a "soft start" feature as such but it does NOT jerk in the hand on startup even with a 3 inch cutting wheel and that really gives you a feeling of control."
"He circled it in a magazine at a local store."
"I use this in conjunction with the saburr carbide burr bits for the purpose of wood carving with modern technology."
"My last one was good for 24 years and only had to go to tool heaven when the plastic around the nose cracked."
"Powerful and durable."
"This is an awesome tool for when you don't want to bother with the air compressor and hose."
Best Power Angle Grinders
The DEWALT DWE402 4-1/2" 11-amp Paddle Switch Angle Grinder features the next generation 11 Amp AC/DC 11,000 rpm motor, which provides the best power to weight/size ratio available (1.8HP). It has a top mounted and protected spindle lock button that maximizes the depth of cut without compromising durability. Dust Ejection System provides durability by ejecting damaging dust and debris. Dust Ejection System provides durability by ejecting damaging dust and debris.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You just bump it against the welding table to rotate it to any position you need....I'm quickly replacing all my grinders with these Dewalts....I like to keep about 10 grinders plugged in with different wheels and discs ready to grab, and these paddle switch high amp Dewalts have proven the best bang for the buck yet over all the others."
"I HAVE 3 OF THESE AND HAD OWNED THIS ONE ABOUT 30 DAYS BEFORE THE BASE WHERE BLADES ATTACHED CAME APART AND REVEALED A COMPRESSION SPRING SPERATION. GUARD STILL DOES NOT WORK AND UNIT CONTINUES TO GRIND WHEN THE ANGLE GRINDER IS IN USE. They noted the issues I was having and said they would send a new angle grinder and would email a UPS label to return the old one."
"I have wanted an angle grinder for a while now, and our concrete sidewalk project helped make it so."
"Big and heavy, but solid and durable."
"I always cheaped out on grinders and every 3 or 4 months I'd be at the budget tool store spending $20 on a grinder after burning mine up."
"Most grinders I take the guard off due to interference with work but this one can be quickly rotated to different position so that it is not a hindrance."
"I have the one step up larger also which will take a large disc but don't use it as much as this one is just easier to grab."
"Faced with clogged, worthless sandpaper on the belt sander, I knew exactly what tool combination I needed, and this Angle Grinder with a high speed wire brush did not disappoint!"
Best Power Straight Grinders
DEWALT DWMT70783 Straight Die Grinder features a light weight aluminum body with an ergonomically designed cushion grip for user comfort and ease. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Seems to have plenty of torque and speed (air pressure dependent)."
"Good little grinder."
"Have several hours on it now and still like it."
"but I have many DeWalt tools and I love the way they work."
"Extremely smooth."
"great grinder for the money...."
"Has been working great since I bought it."
"everything i needed in a die grinder."