Well, after hours of research, multiple phone calls, and several visits to
different local stores - I think I'm ready to buy a new bench grinder to
sharpen my new turning tools.

I read many websites, and this one stands above the rest:
http://www.woodturninglearn.net/grinding_part_1.html

It was hard to find a 8" low speed (1725 RPM) grinder - especially not at a
reasonable price. I finally found this:
http://www.general.ca/product/inter/15625an.html
It retails for just US$129 / CDN$149 - but it seems hard to find. The
manufacturer is Canadian, and I found it available at:
http://www.houseoftools.com/product.htm?pid=198713

Unlike most grinders that turn too fast, or just plain cost too much - this
one seems like a pretty good value. I have reserved the 8" unit, and unless
I hear any sage advice to the contrary - I'm off to the store in a couple of
days to plunk down my monies.

Hope this is helpful - and comments are much appreciated. Buying the wrong
tool / equipment is always a nightmare!

SY

I don't think you'll have any problems with that grinder; I have had their
6" 1725rpm grinder for about 3 yrs. A small point, General is a Canadian
company that makes quality tools like their tablesaw and lathes. General
International products are not made by them but are made off-shore (nothing
unusual there) and are marketed by the company. So General is made in
Canada, General International is made off-shore.
Billh

"S Young" wrote in message
news:lrNqd.382355$%k.361131@pd7tw2no...
Well, after hours of research, multiple phone calls, and several visits to
different local stores - I think I'm ready to buy a new bench grinder to
sharpen my new turning tools.

I read many websites, and this one stands above the rest:
http://www.woodturninglearn.net/grinding_part_1.html

It was hard to find a 8" low speed (1725 RPM) grinder - especially not at
a
reasonable price. I finally found this:
http://www.general.ca/product/inter/15625an.html
It retails for just US$129 / CDN$149 - but it seems hard to find. The
manufacturer is Canadian, and I found it available at:
http://www.houseoftools.com/product.htm?pid=198713

Unlike most grinders that turn too fast, or just plain cost too much -
this
one seems like a pretty good value. I have reserved the 8" unit, and
unless
I hear any sage advice to the contrary - I'm off to the store in a couple
of
days to plunk down my monies.

Hope this is helpful - and comments are much appreciated. Buying the
wrong
tool / equipment is always a nightmare!

SY

Hi SY

Just make sure that either you run that grinder at the store and feel it
run, spin the grinder by hand an look closely that the stones do not
wobble side to side, or and, you can bring it back no questions asked,
good luck.
Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

S Young wrote:

Well, after hours of research, multiple phone calls, and several visits to
different local stores - I think I'm ready to buy a new bench grinder to
sharpen my new turning tools.

I read many websites, and this one stands above the rest:
http://www.woodturninglearn.net/grinding_part_1.html

It was hard to find a 8" low speed (1725 RPM) grinder - especially not at a
reasonable price. I finally found this:
http://www.general.ca/product/inter/15625an.html
It retails for just US$129 / CDN$149 - but it seems hard to find. The
manufacturer is Canadian, and I found it available at:
http://www.houseoftools.com/product.htm?pid=198713

Unlike most grinders that turn too fast, or just plain cost too much - this
one seems like a pretty good value. I have reserved the 8" unit, and unless
I hear any sage advice to the contrary - I'm off to the store in a couple of
days to plunk down my monies.

Hope this is helpful - and comments are much appreciated. Buying the wrong
tool / equipment is always a nightmare!

SY

Well, after hours of research, multiple phone calls, and several visits to
different local stores - I think I'm ready to buy a new bench grinder to
sharpen my new turning tools.

Have you checked the Woodcraft grinder. It runs at 1725 rpm and comes with
at least one white wheel and cost (the last time I looked) less than $100 in
the States.

After replacing what they call a toolrest, the Woodcraft grinder has
served me well thru several years & soft stones. I have heard that the
newer ones are shoddy, so maybe General Int's. current imports are
better than Woodcraft's. I understand that both firms have good customer
service, but save yourself grief and try out _any grinder & wheel-set
before you buy. Apparently there's much variation in all of them and
price and reputation don't
assure quality control.


Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter



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How 'bout this monster for chisel sharpening.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46727

Looks like it would do a great job, adjustable tables on both medium and
fine wheel ends and perfect for sharpening drill bits and 'oland' tool
bits. I looked at it at local HF store and it is pretty sold. Does
anyone use this type of grinder for chisels. It is 3450 but is
reversible and weighs 110# for low vibration. Anybody got any thoughts
or suggestions?

drbyte.

"Dennis" wrote in message
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How 'bout this monster for chisel sharpening.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46727

Looks like it would do a great job, adjustable tables on both medium and
fine wheel ends and perfect for sharpening drill bits and 'oland' tool
bits. I looked at it at local HF store and it is pretty sold. Does
anyone use this type of grinder for chisels. It is 3450 but is reversible
and weighs 110# for low vibration. Anybody got any thoughts or
suggestions?

drbyte.
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Dennis,
From the picture, it appears that this grinder isn't using standard type
grinding wheels. Looks like it uses high speed grinder discs. Is that
correct? If so, sharpening would be done on the side of disc. This would
result in belt sander grinding/results. Wolverine style jigs would be
difficult to set up and operate. My opinion, actual mileage may vary.

Ken Moon
Webberville, TX