I’m looking at buying an 1800 RPM grinder for use on chisels and such. Will this be sufficient for heavier work? Mower blades, mauls, etc.
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It'll be slow, depending partly on what wheel you have. Ideally, you have 2 grinders. Or choose the one that's more important to you.
I couldn't manage without a slow grinder. Heavy steel, I either use an angle grinder or am patient.
PAHS Designer/Builder- Bury it!
Yeah, I've been using an angle grinder, but patience is good, too.
would something like this work out for? there is a 6" and 8" model...
* Electronic variable speed from 2,000 to 3,450 rpm
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006K002/102-5865887-7944927
Delta GR250 Shopmaster 6" Variable Speed Sharpener/Grinder with Lamp
Other products by Delta
Edited 5/4/2005 1:48 am ET by oak
Get a Tormek for your chisels and a regular old bench grinder for utility sharpening. The two tasks don't really mix.
Yep, Buddha. That's pretty much my conclusion. I'll have to get a second mortgage for the Tormek, but it looks great! : )