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Delta GR275 6-Inch Variable Speed Grinder with Tool-Less Change | 
| Brand: Delta
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $157.71
Buy New: $80.00
You Save: $77.71 (49%)
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 4427
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 30.2
Dimensions (in): 15.6 x 11.6 x 13
MPN: GR275
Model: GR275
UPC: 069554572272
EAN: 0069554572272
ASIN: B0007WWHZC
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New - Fast Shipping via FedEx
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| Features:
| • | Powerful 2.5 amp induction-type motor for long-lasting, smooth performance | | • | Variable Speed from 2000-3450 RPM | | • | Patent pending quick-change nut amd tool-less wheel cover for ease of wheel change | | • | Flexible goose neck lamp for clear view of grinding wheels and workpiece |
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Product Description
6", Variable Speed 2,000-3,450 RPM Bench Grinder, For General Purpose Grinding & Speed Control To Polish Or Sharpen Without Heat Build Up Reducing The Chance Of Losing Temper, Cast Iron Base, Patented Quick Change Wheel Replacement Uses No Wrenches, Flexible Goose Neck Lamp Bulb Not Included, 2.5A Induction Motor, 3/4" Face, 1/2" Arbor, Includes Eye Shields, Adjustable Tool Rests, Drill Bit Cut Out, Spark Deflectors, Grinding & Friable Sharpening Wheel, Diamond Wheel Dresser & Manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Best Small Grinder on the Market Today June 9, 2008
IMHO this is the best small grinder on the market that I could uncover during an intensive slurp thru the Internet maze. It has everyting you need to sharpen everything from dull steak knives, cheap pocket knives, lawn mower blades and gardening tools. Beyond those limitations you'll need to invest in a larger tool. This grinder will sit on your bench and not vibrate off at any speed. The grinder features a variable speed control and that capability puts it way out front of the others. However, I wanted to mount it onto a free-standing grinder stand; unfortunately, the tool stand that I bought contained a mounting plate that was incompatible with the grinder's mounting holes. That's what you gotta look out for and that's impossible to do online. I bought a stand (HTC HGP-10)and its mounting-plate holes did not match up with the grinder's holes. Re-drilling was not possible since the mounting plate is too small, and the grinder's mounting base has no room and is cast iron. Foiled again.
 Very Satisfied May 9, 2008
I ordered this grinder on the 2nd, received it on the 8th with the free super saver shipping option. Along with the lower price, these two factors alone helped make this a very good deal. I am fairly new to woodworking and have accumulated a number of chisels/carving tools that require sharpening before use. Pre-sharpened chisels are nice, but they come at a price that is beyond my limited budget.
Here is the breakdown -
This grinder is advertised specifically for sharpening. The variable speed is an important feature as it limits the possiblity of burnout on the tools. The grinder comes with a white sharpening disc, regular grinding disc and buffing pad. All I need is some buffer compound and I pretty much have everything I need for sharpening on the grinder.
Tool rests provide enough maneuverability to sharpen shorter tools as well as longer chisels without having to make a jig to hold the small tools closer to the disk. Assembly was pretty straight forward, took me about 15 minutes to get it together and running. Nice change of pace for those like me that have purchased much cheaper tools in the past and have had to make sense of mimeograph quality instructions and a slew of nuts and bolts that do not seem to fit properly half the time.
I give it only 4 stars instead of 5 due to the short length of the light (already noted in other reviews) and the fact that the toolrests are not interchangeable. The rest next to the white stone has indentations made for drill bits. Nice feature except for the fact that my small chisels can fall into the gap while grinding. Would have been nice to be able to swap rests instead of swapping grinding disks.
At any rate, the problems encountered were very minor and are mostly related to personal preference rather than faults with the product. I definitely feel I have my money's worth. I could have went with a cheaper grinder, but by the time shipping, purchasing of wheels specific to sharpening, and the annoyances of lack of variable speed (not to mention potential damage to the tools)are all factored in, it is obvious that this was a wise investment.
Reasonably good product February 20, 2008
I have no significant complaints about the product. It is what you would expect for a middle of the road home shop grinder. The flexible light needs to be a few inches longer in order to fully illuminate the tool rest platform. There are shadows because the light doesn't reach far enough.
The fore and aft adjustments to the tool rest platform are poorly thought out and require a wrench. The supplied wrench doesn't reach the back bolts very well (there needs to be an offset bent into the wrench). You can't reach it either with a socket wrench because there is not enough clearance with the motor housing. I don't even see why they use hex bolts when it would be much better to have knobs.
The grinder itself runs smoothly and the variable speed works well.
My biggest complaint is that the Delta grinder stand that was sold with this grinder does not fit (bolt pattern doesn't line up) and I will have to fabricate an adapter plate.
Great Grinder January 28, 2008
Extremely satisfied with the product and the speed of delivery. The grinder is well balanced and has low vibration. The speed control is excellent for sharpening my turning tools and then turn up the speed to grind heavy steel. Excellent price and the tooless change capability makes it easy to swap wheels. I would recommend to anyone over higher priced options.
A fine machine with some drawbacks. November 29, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a fine little machine for the occasional user. I installed it on my work truck due to the size and low power draw since I run everything on a 2kw portable Honda Genset. The only drawback so far has been the difficulty in finding a 6inch x 3/4 face wire wheel brush with a reasonable price. The shroud had to be removed to install this to me convenient accesory.The most agravating thing was the amount of spacers and ingenuity I had to invest to make the arrangement work and maintain the " tool less " capability to be able to quickly switch to a buffing/polishing wheel. If your only intention is to use it for light duty sharpening ,( which basically is what's made for ) go for it, you won't be dissapointed.
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