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Guys,  I have an 8 in craftsman bench grinder with no balls what so ever.  I m looking to upgrade without spending a fortune,  It has to be 120 v.  Any recommendations would be appreciated..........RichLincoln 255XT Power Mig                                                                    Lincoln Precision Tig 225Hypertherm Powermax 30
Reply:I just bought a delta, not impressed with it. It takes forever to get up to speed and can't take much pressure on the wheel before bogging down.  works good for sharpening soap stone- If you can jump across it you can weld it!  - anonymous old boilermaker
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Reply:Originally Posted by KangiI just bought a delta, not impressed with it. It takes forever to get up to speed and can't take much pressure on the wheel before bogging down.  works good for sharpening soap stone
Reply:I dont know how much you want to spend but if you really need a good one go for a De WALT or Makita...in my opinion they are the best...also you can get better pricing on Narex and Kress...again both good and relable brands
Reply:As much as I hate to say this, when I was starting back up in the business in '87, I was on a budget.  I like to buy USA stuff, but couldn't afford a powerful enough American made bench grinder.  I had to go import.  First one burned up in less than a week.  Tool store replaced it.  The replacement has been going strong for over 20 years now.  It's not a tool that gets used every day, but when I need it, it's there, and powerful enough.  I dedicate the coarse wheel for "whatever" grinding, and the fine wheel for sharpening drill bits only.Good Luck.P.S.  Once in awhile Government Liquidations has heavy duty grinders listed.  Also eBay.
Reply:The craptsmen and delta sounds as bad as the ryobi dad originally bought to sharpen mower blades. And off topic, it's much easier to use a angle grinder for this task than a bench grinder.
Reply:Originally Posted by DesertRider33Baldor...
Reply:Veritas makes good bench grinders. Kinda expensive, though.Midwest Metal ProductsMetal Wire Forming Fan Guards Delta-Larm
Reply:Now that you found out what other folks reccomend, check out Ebay and see if you can get one on a low bid.  Be sure to check out the freight.  I've seen some really nice Baldors mounted on pedestals that weigh as much as a small truckI think some I saw ran on 240v too.  Probably pretty gutsy machines"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammNow that you found out what other folks reccomend, check out Ebay and see if you can get one on a low bid.  Be sure to check out the freight.  I've seen some really nice Baldors mounted on pedestals that weigh as much as a small truckI think some I saw ran on 240v too.  Probably pretty gutsy machines
Reply:Originally Posted by TerrI just got a buffer from Northern Tool - http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5150_200365150 Called them up before I bought it and asked them the Amp rating. They said 8 amps. It's a beast. Doesn't slow down when I buff or sand even a bit no matter how hard I press. This one says it's 9 amp. Should be strong enough.
Reply:I have been using an 8 inch Dewalt for the past year and it seems to have plenty of power for most of what I do. Makes the 6 inch Ryobi look like a kids toy...
Reply:The 6 inch Ryobi is a kids toyA butterfly without wings, is just an ugly bug
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammI'm on dialup, so I didn't download the manual.  Is it 9amps on 240 or 120?
Reply:Look at one of these.   http://www.ausmultitool.com/ I have one on a delta variable speed grinder. It is the handiest tool in the garage. There is not a day in the garage it doesnt get used. Its quieter than using a grinding wheel in a grinder and the belts last a long time. The surface doesnt groove like an abrasive wheel does. Its great for taking scale off mild steel prior to welding. Try doing that with a regular grinding wheel. You can sharpen drill bits, lathe tool bits and I brush finish stainless with it.Its been the best money spent on any tool.mm135HTP Invertig 201 With water cooler9" Southbend LatheLots of hand tools.
Reply:get a combination sander sencei got mine i hardly go near mybench grinder Attached Images
Reply:I just want to know whats in that fridge...Nice combo unit is that a Grizzly miter-bandsaw I see in hte background??Miller Dynasty 200DXHypertherm PowerMax 45Victor OAIR CompressorLots of blacksmithing tools and other fun toys meant to creatively disfigure, reshape, manipulate and join metal.
Reply:empty im going to piant it the same color as my nova so im going to test paint it before ill paint the carthey can look like this Attached Images
Reply:Bought a couple of these two years ago.  One is dedicated to shop use the other tungsten grinding.  Haven't used the bench grinders since.http://www.vansantent.com/multitool.htm
Reply:Thanks for all the help.  I ended up getting a wilton (vice people) model #17202 bench grinder.  It got great reviews on amazon.  I picked it up on ebay for 119.00 plus 20.00 shipping.  Its rated at one horse and 7.7 amps.  hopefully it will hold up............RichLincoln 255XT Power Mig                                                                    Lincoln Precision Tig 225Hypertherm Powermax 30
Reply:how's the bench grinder holding up?  i'm in the market for one.
Reply:Old postI was wondering about the way folks use their grinders.I see a lot of grinders in the "send out for repair" box at my LWS, and we usually have a little discussion about them.  IT'S A SMALL TOWN, NOT MUCH ELSE TO DOMost grinders are killed by overzealous grinder dudes/dudettes.  Lean on that baby till she stalls.  I know it's a natural tendancy and I have to catch myself from doing it.If you lean into a grinder it will cut fast for a while, then slow down, and you have to lean harder to get the same amount of cut.  The reason for this is glaze on the wheel.When you lean into a grinder you create heat in excess of what the abrasive coating is designed for, and the wheel forms a glaze which reduces it's cutting efficiency.  It's a vicious circle.I keep grinders for a very long time with medium duty use.  I'm between a job shop environment and a hobby environment.  Although lately it seems like the farming is involving more and more welding.Let the wheel do the work, not the pressure on the grinder.  I think you'll be satisfied with the results.  Little bit slower cut, but increased tool longevity .  Wheels for angle grinders come in various degrees of agressiveness.  Some will cut muich faster.  If your LWS reccomends wheels favored by pipe welders you might want to shy away from them.  They are designed to be used on the very outer edge, and willl not give good results when beveling plate.  Very slow.You want the roughest material you can buy.  Larger grit.  The wheels won't last as long, but if you're like me, I don't care about wheel life, I want to get the job done.  Grinding isn't my favorite pastimeWheels touted as long lasting are just that...........long lasting.  Why?  They don't create as much friction and heat.  They grind smoother.  Forget that crap.  Just figure grinding wheels are part of the cost of making something, just like steel and other consumables."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/