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JayL
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Hi,

Any body have any suggestions on a good bench grinder. I plan to use this for wire wheel duties.

Prices info will be much appreciated too.

Thanks ....

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Posted : 06/12/2008 6:42 am
JayL
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Re: Bench Grinder

LYS Hardware quoted these :

Makita - 6" Bench Grinder
180W = 3,648

Makita - 8" Bench Grinder
540w = 5,940

Taiwan Made
PowerStar
8" Grinder - 1,800
6" Grinder - 1,300

Do you think 180 watts will cut it out and isn't under powered?

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 11/12/2008 12:28 pm
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Re: Bench Grinder

Sorry Jay I have two of them at home but I've not paid much attention to them. One if I remember right is a 6" and the other an 8" - not really sure about the power but I'd say they're in the low range. I bought both second hand. I mostly use them for sharpening drill bits and rough sharpening chisels which they do well enough.

 
Posted : 11/12/2008 12:40 pm
JayL
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Re: Bench Grinder

I finally purchased the Taiwanese made Champion Branded 8" Bench Buffer ( 3,500 pesos) and 8" Bench Ginder ( 2,800 pesos) . So far so good as power is quite adequate at 1/2 HP.

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 27/03/2009 1:31 pm
JayL
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Re: Bench Grinder

Some grinder and buffer pics

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 12/04/2009 10:37 am
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Re: Bench Grinder

just to bring up an old thread. i'm in the hunt also for a bench grinder. i need a little guidance prior to purchase.

- are grinding discs interchangeable between brands? if not, what brand is the most common in the philippine market?
- i'll be dealing with iron for grinding and buffing. what is the recommended watts/hp for this application?
- are brands relevant for this tool?

how much should i budget for this tool?

 
Posted : 04/12/2009 4:56 pm
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Re: Bench Grinder

what i have is also champion brand.. lumubog sa baha pero buhay parin naman.. mga 2 years ko na araw araw ginagamit.. i dont think it is heavy duty.. but ok naman sa presyo..

 
Posted : 04/12/2009 7:35 pm
JayL
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Re: Bench Grinder

I have the Makita 6" bench grinder which is roughly the same price as the Champion 8 incher. If I were to choose just one I would go with the Champion 8" because of more power.

Makita 6"

Champion 8"

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 19/12/2009 11:03 pm
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