Hi.
I'm a woodworker who is slowly getting into metalwork.
I have a current need to grind woodworking tools (hand plane blades, chisels, etc).
I'm also slowly getting an Atlas (actually Craftsman) 618 lathe, so I expect I'll need to grind HSS tooling.
If you were in my position, would you get:
1) Rikon 80-808 8" "low speed" grinder 1-2 hp 1750 rpm
2) Baldor 6" 600E grinder. 1/3 hp 3600 rpm.
3) A 2" belt grinder such as a craftsman or Dayton.
I don't see my interests expanding past woodworking and model engineering.
A little math shows that the Rikon grinds at 3663 FPM, the Baldor at 5652 FPM, and the Dayton at 4400 FPM.
For my purposes I view slower as better, but I can be persuaded.
All of these are "close enough" in price that is not a major factor.
If it matters. I'll probably use it in my detached (not temperature controlled) garage.
What would you pick and why?
Thanks.
Matt.
I'm a woodworker who is slowly getting into metalwork.
I have a current need to grind woodworking tools (hand plane blades, chisels, etc).
I'm also slowly getting an Atlas (actually Craftsman) 618 lathe, so I expect I'll need to grind HSS tooling.
If you were in my position, would you get:
1) Rikon 80-808 8" "low speed" grinder 1-2 hp 1750 rpm
2) Baldor 6" 600E grinder. 1/3 hp 3600 rpm.
3) A 2" belt grinder such as a craftsman or Dayton.
I don't see my interests expanding past woodworking and model engineering.
A little math shows that the Rikon grinds at 3663 FPM, the Baldor at 5652 FPM, and the Dayton at 4400 FPM.
For my purposes I view slower as better, but I can be persuaded.
All of these are "close enough" in price that is not a major factor.
If it matters. I'll probably use it in my detached (not temperature controlled) garage.
What would you pick and why?
Thanks.
Matt.