Bench grinders

by **Jason13** » 8 Jun 2006 20:12

Ok, so i dont want a bench grinder of Ebay i want one stright of the shelf and i want one not to big but one that fits stright small area of table in my shed.

And i want to know the Best price for a bench grinder.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bench-Grinder-nut ... dZViewItem
something like this size and i want to know is this a ok size for making lockpicks?

by **undeadspacehippie** » 8 Jun 2006 22:00

I'm not sure of prices in pounds, in Canada - $80.00 i believe will get you a mid to top end bench grinder. I have even seen some for about 45.00$.

by **horsefeathers** » 9 Jun 2006 2:54

You get what you pay for I suppose, but I have had real success making picks etc with my Â£12.99 150w grinder from Screwfix.

Not the most powerful I agree, but if all you are doing is grinding wiper inserts, hacksaw blades then it is ideal and best of all cheap. I have made some great picks by using it. But if you plan on doing much more with it and using tougher materials then get a higher wattage.

regards

by **jordyh** » 9 Jun 2006 3:02

If i go to the black market, i'll be able to buy one for 10 euro's.
I never felt much for pick making though.
Perhaps some matador's.

Yours,

Jordy

by **chrisjc33** » 9 Jun 2006 5:02

i have one of those in my van,the reason i got it was because it's compact and does not pull to many watts.
but if it's for your shed/garage then i would got for something with a bit more meat

by **illusion** » 9 Jun 2006 5:41

Perhaps some matador's

Darnit!

Okay, you know what's coming. :wink:

by **jordyh** » 9 Jun 2006 5:58

oh.

wow, that's right, forgot all about it.

lol, take yer time i said, so i don't blame you. :wink:

by **undeadspacehippie** » 9 Jun 2006 9:17

I am currently using a bench grinder that is as old as I am, its a DIY machine that my dad made in the 70's. Not too sure on its stats, works excellent. He made it to sharpen chisels and blades.

by **bpc293** » 9 Jun 2006 10:18

cant you just take a motor from some thing and get a stone to fit it. i am not sure im just asking.

by **Jason13** » 9 Jun 2006 15:35

Final question,

Dremmel.

Benchgrinder.

Bench grinder would take alot of metal of, dremmel yes but i could use a cutting wheel while hackasaw blade is on vice and take most of before i start to grind.

So Dremmel?

by **illusion** » 9 Jun 2006 15:45

If you get a Dremel I suggest you buy a real Dremel - costs more but is soooooo much better than the cheapo copies.

I'd say both to be honest.

A good set of needle files in my opinion is very handy.

by **Jason13** » 9 Jun 2006 15:49

but i want to file down a hackasaw so Files are useless.

What would you say is a good dremmel.

What price range are good for making picks.

by **UWSDWF** » 9 Jun 2006 15:53

Dremmel brand...
dremmel is a brand and refers to a rotary tool

the brand really is that much better

nonames tend to burn out with any extensive use

by **illusion** » 9 Jun 2006 15:55

Dude - do you think I'd say they are useful if they weren't?

A good dremel is one that is actualy made by the manufacturer 'Dremel'

Get the best one you can afford -I've made so much with mine, and the Â£60 I paid for the best one in the shop has more than paid for itself by now.

by **horsefeathers** » 9 Jun 2006 16:59

I am not sure what you are saying Ben........are Dremmels any good then????

:wink:

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