I still have one of the slow speed grinders from Woodcraft. It will
teach you how to use a light touch, because if you use any pressure, it
will slow down. After getting my CBN grinding wheels, I got a Baldor 8
inch grinder through Kaman Industrian Tech. Other bearing/electric
motor companies may carry them. I can bear down as hard as I want, and
the motor doest't slow down a bit. Also, it runs so smoothly that it
doesn't have to be bolted or clamped down to the bench. It is also very
quiet. The Woodcraft grinder now has the rough grinding wheels on it
(30 and 60 grit) and is used only for rough shaping. The Baldor has 80
and 320 grit wheels. I use the Elsworth jig for my spindle and bowl
gouges, and a Veritas rest for my scrapers. At present this is all I
need, but I reserve the right to change my mind at any time in the
future.
robo hippy





















Harry B. Pye wrote:
Anyone have ideas as to what to replace my grinder with? The low
speed,
(70 to 400) wet, looks like a good idea. Comments welcome.

Take a look at the 8" grinder offered by Woodcraft. It runs at 1750
rpm and
sells for under $100. The ability to sharpen your tools properly is
one of
the most important phases of woodturning. Either learn to do it
properly by
hand or get a jig like the Oneway Wolverine. I don't think you will
regret
it.

Hope this helps.