On Sat, 23 Oct 2004 13:26:06 -0400, "James D. Farrow"
wrote:

I want to get a bench grinder to sharpen my chisels. I noticed there are
quite a few choices with prices to match. As I will probably only use it for
the chisels, do I really need a "great" one? Or will one of the cheaper ones
do just as well for my needs?

Canadian Tire have a "Jobmate 6-in. 2.5A Bench Grinder" for $39.99.
Will this suffice?

Thanks,

James

I have a cheap $25, 1/3 HP, grinder. Great for grinding metal,
sharpening mower blades. But for chisels I use my Makita wetstone
sharpener. Regular grinders run about 3400rpm and that's enough to
easily burn metal if you are not careful. I've always wanted a
slow-speed Baldor grinder--these are the "Cadillacs" of grinders.
(Maybe I'll buy one when I find employment.)