JET JBG-6A 6-Inch Bench Grinder with 3450 RPM, 1/4 HP Motor, 115V 1Ph - Perfect for Sharpening Tools, Metal Grinding & DIY Projects in Workshops & Garages

My old grinder just died so knowing about this industrial duty Jet grinder from my toolroom days, decided to get it even at a higher price because I was often frustrated with the cheap ones not having much power. This grinder is so smooth and quiet, built like a tank, much heavier with no vibration. Do not go on just the advertised amperage of all the non industrial ones sold to the masses. This 5 amp one seems 2X the torque or more than the older cheaper grinder I had and another I have used. From what I have seen, many / most Industrial made products usually do not overrate their power. There's a lot of copper in this motor. I choose the 6 " over the 8" size standard ones because of the surface speed is not too fast and the you also get a 1/3 more torque with the smaller wheels. Also the industrial motor is smaller in diameter than the wheels; this is important so that you can sharpen mower blades holding them either way off from the wheels. You will not be disappointed with this grinder. The only odd thing was the tool rests surfaces were not ground smooth but left as raw castings. I put them on my belt sander and they cleaned up well before I installed them.