Sharpening is a job that rewards control. This 8-inch bench grinder gives you that with a variable speed range of 2000 to 3450 RPM, so a soft touch at low speed can bring a chisel back to a keen edge while full speed takes the nicks out of a mower blade in a fraction of the time. The 550W, 5.0 Amp induction motor supplies the torque to keep the wheel turning steadily as you apply pressure. Both wheels are brown fused alumina, 8 inches across, with 36 grit mounted on the left for aggressive shaping and 60 grit on the right for finer finishing. That pairing covers the usual bench work of a home shop and a working garage alike, from axes and hatchets to plane irons, screwdrivers, garden shears and drill bits. The transparent eye shield tilts to different angles to catch sparks and debris while keeping the contact point in view, and the tool rest adjusts without tools so you can set a repeatable angle. Stability matters as much as power, and this grinder is built with a heavy-duty steel plate body on a sturdy cast iron base. Rubber feet absorb the vibration that makes lighter machines creep across a bench. It measures 17.3 by 9.8 by 13.0 in and weighs about 37.9 lb, a footprint that fits at the end of a workbench while giving the machine enough mass to stay planted while you work.
Speed From 2000 to 3450 RPM: Variable speed lets you slow down for delicate edges and open up for fast stock removal, so one grinder handles both careful and heavy work.
550W Induction Motor: A 550W, 5.0 Amp induction motor runs on standard AC120V household power and delivers steady torque, holding speed as you press material into the wheel.
Two Grits Ready to Go: A 36-grit wheel on the left shapes and removes material quickly while a 60-grit wheel on the right refines the edge, covering axes, chisels, blades and drill bits.
Adjustable Shield and Rest: The clear eye shield tilts to several angles to block debris without blocking your view, and the tool rest adjusts by hand for different grinding angles.
Steel Body on Cast Iron: A heavy steel plate body sits on a cast iron base with rubber feet, cutting wobble and vibration so the wheel tracks true through a long sharpening session.
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Available Colors: Orange
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