09-29-2020, 12:59 AM | #1 |
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Bench Grinders
I am looking at a Dewalt 6 or 8" bench grinder as I can not afford a Metabo.
What about 6 vs 8 inch versions? Is the 6 inch enough or is the 8 inch version just worth it? I don't want to look to bourgeoisie here. I am building my Sunco cabinet into a fabrication table, and this will be the last item it needs. I wanted a old one, but i cannot wait anymore. |
09-29-2020, 07:09 AM | #2 |
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I have both and have not been able to do anything more with the 8" than I did with my older 6". Grinder or wire brush wise anyways. I think as long as the wheel is good quality and balance, both can do the same.
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using it for polishing maybe the only real difference...most shops that have employed me have only had 6" at largest
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I've had a 6" for 20 years and now want an 8". So this Christmas...
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If the budget will allow I would highly suggest looking for a unit that has the rock on one end and the sanding belt on the other...we rarely use the rock anymore...
This is a Eastwood pic but shows what I'm describing
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If you are going for great quality it is Baldor. Might not be as good as at one time, but mine is old, and it is a 7".
I just looked and see now they are Baldor-Reliance. Not sure if that's a good thing. Can't go wrong with used, though. I've used mine for 30 years and would buy one that age in a heartbeat. I just searched used Baldor bench grinders and got plenty of results
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I have an old 6” Black n decker American made one. But I only use it to buff metals . My go to for grinding and sanding metal is a Jet belt and disc sander/grinder
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Pay attention to the HP rating. I have an old Made in China 6" grinder with a 1/5 hp motor that I bought years ago.
Often have to lighten up on the grinding or it will bog down. But with patience, it gets the job done. |
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If I ever get my small forge up, and running. Plus actually use it. That would be quite the ticket though. |
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thanks guys,
When I go to get it I will pay attention to the hp/amps rating more. I may spring for the 8" if it not to big as I have to limited table top space to work with. It's not tight. But I don't want to throw caution to the wind. Which is whynthe 6" sounded better on paper. |
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I have a 6" Delta with a stone on one side and a wire wheel on the other. It works great for my needs. Sometimes if I get impatient I can bog it down, but by that time I'm usually burning the metal anyway. More HP is better. The quality of the wheels is important, too.
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My buddy volunteered some scrap metal (and the use of his stick welder since my mig was too small) and got a nice place for both of mine to sit and it can be shifted around if need be.
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The Sunco box is a roller and holds alot of product i always use, and all my rags. It also has my drill press, and vice. Each has enough roof for the stuff I need it for 99% of the time. I have a rolling cart I made which will become my welding cart/table, and hold metal working tools. Plus safety gear because i want to hear the next ex wife yell at me too. I will replace my work bench with a Husky workbench with drawers. As it will have more room for tools in its drawers. My 69 Camaro is also in this garage as it my work out area. I am 46, and need to keep myself in better shape. Lifting compressors is getting harder as I fall apart. Plus since I have started working out I have lost 20+ pounds since my knee surgery last summer, and my back issues are gone. So I need room with out moving everything. So I want my garage modular in a sense where I can move around carts to get to what I need to use, or move it to where I can do the operations. |
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I have an old Sears best on a stand I found local for sale, 3/4 hp 8"
Paid $60 for it and a Sears drill press. Crappy photo, they are tucked away next to the beer fridge. Check local stuff, you may find a bargain Last edited by 68panelman; 09-29-2020 at 04:27 PM. Reason: Added a pic |
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WOW!! What a time capsule.. A little over 50 years ago I bought a Craftsman 59 piece Tap & Die set.. I also bought a drill press and a 29 bit drill index just like those 2 in your picture.. Alas, in the late '70s my shop was burglarized and the drill press was taken.. I still have the tap & die set and the drill index.. It's been years since I've seen anything like these old tools of mine.. I really liked that drill press.. If you decide to sell yours, give me first dibs on it..
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10-07-2020, 06:11 PM | #19 |
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I got the 8" DeWalt model, and did a quick test.
It really hogs the metal compared to my dad's 6" model. Thankfully its not made in china, rather in Taiwan which is fine. |
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