Topic: Bench grinder (Read 1113 times)

scottish_slogger95 · « **on:** August 19, 2013, 12:40:06 PM »

Hi guys, recently been thinking about making a bat. Today I was in B&Q and saw this bench grinder and I was wondering if it was decent for drawknifes, spokeshaves etc etc

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-tools/bench-tools/Performance-Power-150w-Bench-Grinder-11097501

ajmw89 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2013, 01:31:06 PM »

No, they're absolute poocakes. Takes a bit longer, but is much safer and easier doing it by hand.

Ryan · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2013, 01:45:27 PM »

Not really, they run too fast so can overheat the blade very quickly.

I use this and find it very good!

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+ws2000-tool-sharpener-with-knife-sharpener+WS2000KIT