Sharpen your tools or prepare metal for welding and fitting with a bench grinder or table grinder from Ace. These benchtop power tools offer a high-speed way to grind a variety of metals at home, with a selection of different features to suit your needs. Browse how to choose the best bench grinder for your need and explore a wide selection of quality features at Ace Hardware.
What is a Bench Grinder?
A must-have for professionals and dedicated DIYers alike, a bench grinder helps sharpen, shape and grind a variety of useful materials to keep them in tip-top shape. Typically available as a benchtop model, portable, hand-held wheel grinders also exist.
Bench Grinder Features
Ensure your next grinding project is safe and convenient with a bench grinder tool equipped with the features you need. Browse quality options, like:
- Adjustable eye shields and spark guards for added safety.
- LED work lights for clear visibility.
- Magnifying eye shields for careful precision grinding.
- Rubber feet to reduce vibration and increase stability.
- Adjustable tool rests to keep your tools steady while you sharpen.
- Battery-operated and corded bench grinders to fit your power accessibility.
- Variable speed settings to suit your work requirements.
Which Table Grinder is Right for You?
While there are many quality benchtop grinders available like portable bench grinders and pedestal grinders, finding the right fit for your needs will depend upon where you plan to use it and what types of work you'll be doing. Consider the following to help you make your decision.
Bench Vs. Pedestal Grinders
Both bench grinders and pedestal grinders are used for the same purpose, but one may be better for your needs than the other.
- Bench grinders are mounted to your workbench or shop table.
- Pedestal grinders are placed atop a stand that is typically bolted into the ground of your shop.
By virtue of being placed on a grinder stand, you are able to work with larger items more easily using a pedestal grinder. You can transform your dedicated table grinder using a bench grinder stand for greater versatility for DIY projects.
When your work requires a little more mobility, find small-angle grinders for easy portability and maneuverability.
Sharpen Tools with a Wheel Grinder
While almost any bench grinder can be used for sharpening tools, you may want to consider a specific style if this is the main purpose of your grinder. High-speed grinders are popular for welding preparation, while lower-speed grinders are ideal for tool sharpening, as there is less chance of overheating the edge of your tools.
When you need an electric bench grinder that does both, try a variable speed grinder that delivers the power you need for shaping metal while preserving the lifespan of your tools.
Shop Bench Grinders Near You at Ace
From Steel Grip and Craftsman to Milwaukee and DeWalt, find bench grinders near you at your local Ace Hardware. Browse 6- and 8-inch bench grinders, as well as a variety of speeds and features to fit any project.
Once you've found the perfect commercial table grinder, complete your workshop with quality air compressors and tools, impact drivers and impact wrenches to tackle any job.
