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This bench grinder is my fourth major DeWalt toy. So far, I've never been disappointed. DeWalt power tools are definitely worth their premium price.
I don't think any of these grinders come with good stones. For the price it is a good value. The tool rest is ok but only supported by the side guard, a little shaky but still ok. Use the supplied ones for rough work and buy a couple of Norton stones they run true from the box. I am satisfied with the tool over all and the smaller diameter motor gives plenty of clearance for longer items.There wer no missing parts or scratches.
I bought this on impulse to sharpen my chisels and plane irons. What an idiot I am - it is much too fast and rough for that kind of work but as a pure and simple grinder is a very well-built machine. I have had no issues with wheel wobble. It is relatively quiet and does exactly what it should - grinds.
Just got this grinder in, and I used it to grind a knife's edge on a 1/4 in flat bar and this grinder never slowed down. I guess the reason I like it so is because I went from a Cummins grinder to a dwalt, So much difference.
Don't buy if you use this grinder in a cold unheated garage or shop. Mine would only hum--would not turn--when the temperature was 10 degrees or lower. It probably will work okay in spring or summer. Main problem---made in China.
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