Opinions on Grinder Stand Height?

[John Hasler]

When I look around the Web I see recommendations of 30-32" but that's about the height of my workbench and I find it too low for working on HSS cutters and such.

 

[Dave Smith]

John--it all depends on your height and should be made to feel comfortable to you--You can also think about sitting in a chair to do your grinding so it could be at a comfortable height for your chair--as I get older--I am a little more steady sitting at the grinder with plenty of light---Dave

John--I was just thinking that making the stand adjustable for height would solve how you use it comfortably--for sitting or standing

 

[12bolts]

John,
Make it a comfortable height for yourself for the main use of the grinder. Recommended bench heights are more of a guideline to suit the average population, doing the average thing. For drills and tools you might want a wheel that is closer to your eyes and for heavier stuff or wire wheel and buffing something a bit lower down.
Not to sure about an adjustable height. Grinders like to vibrate. Might be difficult getting a solid locking mechanism that didnt loosen during use, or solid enough that it didnt introduce harmonics into the equation.

Cheers Phil

 

[d.brown]

When I look around the Web I see recommendations of 30-32" but that's about the height of my workbench and I find it too low for working on HSS cutters and such.

Factory made pedestals like Baldor & Rockwell for example set the center height of the wheel (or arbor) at 39"

David

 

[John Hasler]

Factory made pedestals like Baldor & Rockwell for example set the center height of the wheel (or arbor) at 39"

David

That would put it about at my elbow. With my poor eyesight I'd be leaning over a lot (though not as much as I do now with the grinder on the bench). I think I can make it adjustable by at least a few inches, though. Gives me a starting point. Thanks.

 

[downsizingnow48]

my solution, a $50 import drill press from craigslist. makes a sturdy adjustable cheap grinder stand.

 

[toag]

love it! the light on the angle iron c clamped to the post sold me though!
I have a boaldor stand, and i shimmed it with a few 2x4s to get to the height i like. ZI think bench mounts limits how you can use the grinder, what you can do size wise, and take up that all important bench space!

 

[xalky]

I have mine sitting on top of a Craftsmen roll away tool box. Which sets the center of the wheel height at right around 48". I like it there, because I can really see what I'm doing and I don't have to lean over to get a good look at it. It's also very comfortable position for my arms. Not awkward in the least. I'm about 5' 10" tall.

 

[PeteH]

Great idea !!! The only "improvement" I might suggest is a $15 LED gooseneck lamp from IKEA -- they call it "Jansjo" or something like that -- comes with a clamp base, or you can get one with a solid base that's cheaper, and mount the light column on a magnetic indicator base.

I bought a couple of these for bed lamps and they are seriously bright.

Pete

 

[downsizingnow48]

Great idea !!! The only "improvement" I might suggest is a $15 LED gooseneck lamp from IKEA -- they call it "Jansjo" or something like that -- comes with a clamp base, or you can get one with a solid base that's cheaper, and mount the light column on a magnetic indicator base.

I bought a couple of these for bed lamps and they are seriously bright.

Pete

thats a good suggestion. I have been using the clamp setup while waiting for inspiration to strike on a better worklight. thanks!