Bench grinders

[Crypto]

I was wonder if I should buy a bench grinder with variable speeds or If I should just buy a one speed grinder. I am planning on using it around the
house for general use purposes and making picks. I would like to know what type of models everyone esle is using. Thanks

[rayman452]

you dont need a grinder. Buy sandstones (the things to grind metal) attachments for a drill, then attach it to a drill press. Its what I do and I've made a few picks already

[digital_blue]

I have been using a 6" single speed bench grinder made by Mastercraft. I think Mastercraft is only available in Canada through Canadian Tire (I could be wrong tho). The point is, it is a pretty cheap grinder that does the job quite nicely.

However, I have been seriously considering a wet grinder they have available. I am curious if anyone has experience making picks with a wet grinder? Does it eliminate the need for quenching? That would certainly speed up the process.

db

[plot]

i use a single speed grinder that cost like 25$ at some bargain tool store... works for sharpening lawn mower blades and making pics

[Crypto]

Thanks for all of the responses. I am probably going to buy the one speed grinder.

[Crypto]

just testing my sig

[Crypto]

I like the R1, But I doubt I will ever have enough money to get it.

[stick]

There's a thread made for sig testing so people like you don't spam random threads.

[Crypto]

Well I've been reading all the threads this forum has to offer and not once have a seen a sig testing thread. Thanks though I will look harder. Plus I'm the one that posted this thread. So, With that said I'm not spamming my own thread.

[xodishox]

If your willing to spend the money, i would recomend a variable speed grinder, just so the picks wont get so hot so quickly, if its for general purposes to, then yeh get a variable speed grinder, because some metal chips of in huge peices when grinding at high speeds