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As for build quality on the Titan machine, this can be variable from component to component. For example, the tool-rests on the Titan bench grinder are not of the best quality and can be deformed if enough pressure is applied. In addition, although they are adjustable in the horizontal ‘closer / further away’ dimension, they cannot be angled upwards making the consistent sharpening of tools, such as chisels and plane irons, more challenging. In other places, the build quality appears better, for example, when switching off the machine, the wheels take quite some time to come to a rest suggesting the use of decent spindle bearings. Like most other bench grinders, other types of discs, such as wire wheels and polishing mops, can be swapped into the place of the bog-standard grinding stones. However, similar to other low-powered machines, this is not recommended as the limited torque means that the machine easily grinds to a halt if too much pressure is applied. Know the maximum speed of the grinding wheel and the bench grinder - When purchasing new grinding wheels, make sure that the maximum speed of the wheel is not lower than the rotational speed of the bench grinder it is to run on otherwise spinning the wheel at too high a speed can cause it to disintegrate during use and presents a safety hazard. As for other types of activities that can be undertaken on the bench grinder, the Clarke CBG6RP machine is not powerful enough for regular polishing work but, at a stretch and if not too much pressure is applied on the wheel, can be used for some very light buffing when used with an appropriate polishing wheel. The Clarke CBG6RP 6-inch bench grinder is relatively heavy considering its motor size coming in at around 8kg which bodes well for greater stability on the bench top, but not so for moving it around a lot. In fact as with most bench grinders, the Clarke machine should be bolted down to the bench top for maximum safety and in this regard there are four screw holes moulded into the base of the machine designed to permanently fix it into place.

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Other than that, for commercial and industrial use, you will get a much better life span with a pro brand under daily use. And therefore you should consider if you want a slow or fast speed bench grinder. Larger bench grinders are useful for basic sharpening of chisel blades and the like and metal-polishing tasks, and you will save money in the long run because you won’t have to keep changing the wheels. One notably nice feature about the Makita bench grinder is that the housing over each wheel contains an integrated light that lights up the grinding area. However, it should be noted that these lights only come on when the machine is in operation whereas ideally we would have liked to see them have a separate control switch so that they could remain permanently on if desired. Use the appropriate grindstone grits for the job at hand - Coarser grit wheels will remove material faster leaving less time for the tool or the wheel to heat up. Therefore, use harsher wheels when a lot of material needs to be removed. In contrast, finer wheels are used for removing smaller amounts of material, such as when finishing off a blade edge. However, if the blade is chipped or is overly dull and more material needs to be removed to reform a uniform blade edge, a coarser wheel may be needed initially. So what size to get? After deciding on whether the bench grinder size will fit in the workshop space allocated for it, choosing which size is best is to some extent a matter of personal preference. The size of the wheel does affect some characteristics of the bench grinder, like a larger wheel has a faster angular velocity at the grinding edge affecting the rate of frictional heating, or smaller wheels are more curved at the grinding point which can cause slight differences in bevel formation, however, for the most part, the effect on actual function is minor. PowerThe Draper 29620 is a middle-of-the-range bench grinder with a 370W motor allowing it to handle some heavy duty grinding. In general, it is solidly built, the wheels are well-balanced, running smoothly with little vibration. The machine comes with 36 grit and 60 grit grinding wheels, which are a little too corase for delicate blades, but as with most other bench grinders the grinding wheels can be swapped out for other types of discs if need be. The unit weighs a hefty 12 kg so it is unlikely to move much but it can be bolted down to the workbench using only two holes in the base of the unit. Overall it is a good medium-level bench grinder, however, it is let down by the inclusion of less-than-adequate tool rests which can deform when grinding something substantial, and the fixings of the tool rests and various other components on the machine, are woefully below the standard of what is otherwise a good machine. Finally, one feature on the Titan that we don’t particularly like is the use of a 16 mm spindle bore. Most consumer bench grinders come with a 12.7 mm spindle and the majority of grinding wheels on sale to the consumer tend to cater to this smaller spindle, either by having 12.7mm bore holes or by coming which bushes that adapt them to this smaller shaft size. This makes finding replacement grinding discs and other wheel types for the Titan bench grinder slightly more difficult and seems like an unnecessary complication. Fast speeds aren’t usually an issue for heavy-duty jobs for which you will probably want your grinder going at full bore the entire time. White wheels are better for DIYers - White-coloured wheel s (as opposed to grey or light blue ones) are gentler grinding wheels that make it easier to achieve a sharp edge on a tool, however, they tend to wear down faster than their darker brethren. For DIYers who tend to use bench grinders on more of an occasional basis, these types of wheels are therefore usually more appropriate. The Sealey BG150XLW/98 is a powerful bench grinder that comes with a grinding wheel and one wire wheel. It has a 370W motor that is strong enough to grind some of the harder metals, and it can be used for longer than budget models before it needs to be given a rest to cool down. The wire wheel is useful for removing old coatings on metal objects such as paint or rust and of course other wheels can be swapped into place of the grinding wheel or the wire wheel as needed. The unit runs smoothly, with little vibration, but it still needs to be bolted down to the workbench to ensure it does not move at all. Niggles with the Sealey bench grinder are common to most bench grinders in this price range, for instance, care still needs to be taken not to put too much pressure on the spinning wheels as this will cause them to slow down, reducing its ability to effectively grind or polish.

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Essentially, once you have decided on the grinding wheel diameter to go for, usually either 6" (150mm) or 8" (200mm), it simply then becomes a matter of buying the highest-powered machine that you can afford, while keeping an eye out for the features that each offers. Those features include the ability to change out the wheels for different types of grinding wheels, wire wheels, or polishing mops, endowing the humble bench grinder with a whole range of capabilities.The Makita GB602 bench grinder is the Makita Corporation’s contribution to the 6-inch bench grinder tool category and as expected from the Japanese company, the GB602 is a precision tool with grinding wheels that show little vibration and a motor that makes relatively little noise. The motor power in the Makita bench grinder is 250W, powering the grinding wheels to 2850 rpm, and making the GB602 effective at medium level grinding of larger tool blades and power tool bits. It is, however, not the most powerful 6-inch bench grinder on the market, and unsurprisingly, pressing too hard on the grinding wheels can slow or even stop their rotation. Fortunately, the slowing or stopping of the wheel rotation only occurs when excessive pressure is applied and is not really relevant to normal grinding practice.

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You will definitely get more use out of an 8” grinder and a variety of wheels than you would with a 6” grinder and the same set of wheels. Choosing the best bench grinders Like most heavy-duty grinders, the Dewalt DW758 8” only runs at a single speed. Even so, it does a great job of shaping tools, deburring, and removing rust spots. For most other applications, however, you will likely need to adjust the speed depending on the material you are grinding. In particular, you will want to set your grinder to slower speeds when sharpening chisels, to avoid overheating the metal.

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If you do need the more acute curvature provided by a smaller wheel, you can simply swap out the standard 8” wheel for others that are better suited for the job you need to do.Dress the bench grinder periodically - Grindstone surfaces slowly wear down and often become clogged with metal filings during use. To rejuvenate the grinding surface, use a diamond-studded dressing tool to eliminate the metal filings and to expose fresh grit on the grindstone wheel surface. One way to be sure that you have dressed the wheel sufficiently is to draw a pencil line on the wheel and continue the dressing process until the pencil line disappears. Note, however, that the dust created from grindstone dressing is hazardous to your health so make sure to wear a dust mask! Lower bench grinding speeds help keep heat build-up under control - If available, use a lower bench grinding speed to keep the heat build-up, on both the object being ground and the grinding wheel itself, under better control.