Decide right now if it is going to be a tool grinder or for "fabrication and
whatever". If you get a good wheel for sharpening, it sucks for mild steel.
If you get the ugly grey wheels (that most all grinders come with) they
aren't very good for tools.

"Michael Billings" wrote in message
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I'm considering buying a bench grinder.
Now, I realize that there are variable speed grinders (or at least delta
makes one) on the market.
Is a variable speed unit necessary? or would a heavy duty one speed
grinder
be a good option as well? Also, What are the pros and cons to having a six
or eight inch wheel?
One of the main things I'll be using it for is sharpening tools. Also,
for
fabrication work and whatever else I can think of.

Thanks,

Michael