Bench Grinders

About this category

Bench grinders are fixed power tools mounted on a workbench or free-standing stand, consisting of a motor with a horizontal shaft extending from both ends and carrying an abrasive wheel at each end, held between two flanges. A bench grinder differs from a handheld angle grinder in that the workpiece is moved toward the rotating wheel rather than the reverse, and the tool is not held by hand during operation. Bench grinders are used to sharpen chisels, drill bits, shears and bolt heads, and to finish small workpieces. They are equipped with adjustable workrests, transparent eye shields and in some models work lamps. Grinding wheel types differ by target metal and grit grade, and a given wheel should not be assumed suitable for every material. Models are available at various motor sizes, wheel diameters and fixed or variable speeds. Grinding wheels and surface grinders are excluded from this category, while handheld angle grinders have their own category under Power Tools. Industrial buyers select bench grinder models based on required wheel diameter, motor size, target materials, and site conditions including dust, noise and ventilation, along with ergonomics and compatibility with available workrests.