Ive been eyeing these up for a while, but keep hoping an old proper one pops up locally. 900w
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-trade-series-at8g2-heavy-duty-grinder-505196
Theres also a record one for under £100, 500w.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/rec...0bgFRLgzRX1rllrAzGSVcKPS-ht2oar4qcaAhBa8P8HAQ
Buy a wire brush to fit on one end, you will be surprize how often you will use it.
Stakesys have a sale on their Femi grinders: https://www.stakesys.co.uk/sale
and the Titan from Screwfix is supposed to be okay for a cheapy: http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb521grb-200mm-bench-grinder-240v/85634?kpid=85634&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product Listing Ads-_-Sales Tracking-_-sales tracking url&gclid=COqdw9uAt9ECFYMK0wodB48Hug
I have 3 bench grinders now 1 is never enough Parm big one little one and a nice knife sharpening one with a wet stone
I have a water stone wheel that spins at 90 RPM for sharpening knifes, chisels etc.
I need a new general purpose one for using and abusing, however ive also been told that I need another one with some sort of "Green" wheel for grinding tungsten carbide lathe tooling that I will be making soon.
Its gone from replacing one that is toast to now getting two !!!
What sort of turning are you planning on doing and how much? I just use the standard carbide inserts and they last well and keep things simple. If making special one offs I'd just use tool steel.
I hardly use my grinder if I'm honest but good to have when needed.
I have 3 bench grinders now 1 is never enough Parm big one little one and a nice knife sharpening one with a wet stone