Lobby Dosser wrote:

George Tanty wrote in
:

I use a 6" grinder w/ the Wolverine to grind my gouges. Recently, I
have heard some comments relative to 8" being better. Can someone
explain the specific advantages of getting the 8"? Second, is there a
reason to go with something more expensive like a Baldor or is a
grinder like the Jet 8" good enough?

Thanks all

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George L. Tanty
Santa Fe, NM


Woodcraft has an excellent 8" slow speed (1700rpm) grinder for around
$100.00. I've owned one for several years and I have been very satisfied
with it. Runs very smooth and true with little or no vibration. Mine is
not even bolted down.

You do want the slower speed for grinding and I don't think slower than
3600rpm is available in 6" grinders.

There are a couple that I know of. Sears has a variable speed 6" for 70
bucks that goes down to 2000 RPM, which gives a slightly lower surface
speed than an 8" at 1750,
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and Delta has a similar model
http://www.deltawoodworking.com/index.asp?e=136&p=848 which normally
costs about the same but is currently on sale for some absurdly low price
at Lowes Delta clearance, if you can find one in stock--ignore the prices
on the Web site--they're still showing the Delta midi lathe at twice what I
paid for it.

Of the two, the Delta is the better deal simply because it comes with fine
and coarse wheels and it the fine one is white, while the Sears comes with
a fine gray wheel and a wire brush. Add the Lowes sale price on top of
that and it's pretty hard to beat.

If you plan on being around
forever, you may want the Baldor. Otherwise a good quality 8", 1700rpm
grinder is fine.

Can't comment on the Jet, as I don't know anyone whe owns one.

LD

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