Customer Reviews:
 Overpriced and bad design February 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this stand because it was listed by Amazon as fitting the Delta variable speed 6" grinder I bought. It does not fit. Not even close! I will need to fabricate an adapter plate to mount the grinder.
That may be a blessing in disguise, because the stand itself is apparently made for people shorter than 5'7". If you are taller than that, you probably will find the height to be uncomfortably low. It is about 4 or 5 inches too low for me. There is no way to adjust the height other than to put the entire stand on a platform or add a spacer between the stand and the grinder. I think this stand was maybe designed for use primarily in countries where the average height of the user is closer to 5'7". I can't think of why else it should be so low.
Finally, the price of the stand seems ridiculously overpriced. I only bought it because it came in a package deal, but to buy it alone, it is simply not worth it. You can fabricate a simple pole stand (at the correct height for you) and anchor it to the floor and spend a lot less than what you will pay for this stand. If it had a height adjustment and an adapter plate included, the price would have been acceptable.
 good and solid January 4, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Went together fast, nice and strong. If I had a need, I would buy another just like it.
Another Bad ($$$ Making) Idea From a Name Brand Tool Company May 14, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this exact same stand on eBay for less than half the money. It's made in China, of course, ("they" called it a "Pit Bull" stand) and it is not really heavy enough. It will need to be bolted and bracketed to the floor for stable operation. This is not a difficult thing to do, but it's a good idea.
As you can see from looking closely at the picture, there are only two holes drilled(?) and they are in the MIDDLE of the mounting plate (??). I don't know a your grinder, but mine mounts with a more traditional four bolt pattern. I had to drill my own holes.
On the good side, it is easy to assemble and is 32" high for most people of average height. The Delta sales literature doesn't tell you this either. If you're taller, like I am, you may want to consider a taller (35") stand.
If you simply MUST have this stand, buy it from eBay. There are hundreds of people reselling Chinese made tools there and they are easy to find. Including shipping, mine cost around $28.00.
I hope this help you and Good Luck with your own dreams!
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