Buy Baldor 632E 6-Inch 1800 RPM Deluxe GrinderBaldor 632E 6-Inch 1800 RPM Deluxe Grinder Product Description:
- 2-piece tool rest permitting vertical and horizontal adjustments
- 6-inch 1800-rpm grinder
- Tool rests can be tilted at any angle
- Complies with OSHA standards
- 3-year warranty
Product Description
110-632E Features: -Wheel Diam: 6 in.-Arbor Diam: 1/2 in.-Phase: Single.-Price is for 1 Each.-Testing and approvals:.-CSA.-UL listed.-OSHA. Specifications: -Voltage: 115.00 V.-Frequency: 60.0 Hz. Dimensions: -Wheel Width: 3/4 in.-Cord Length: 8 ft.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful.
Super Quality Grinder!
By Jeffrey A. Smith
This grinder is exceptionally smooth, and it's US-built. Now that may not seem like a big deal, but here are my thoughts on that. There are a lot of Chinese and Taiwanese grinders available, but they're not the same models that were available under the same name-brand even two years ago. The importers change factories, and hence models, regularly. This Baldor grinder is made in Fort Smith, Arkansas. If there is a problem with it... even 20 years from now... parts will be available.
The quality of this unit is immediately apparent when one looks at the heft of the tool rests. They're not stamped steel, but rather heavy cast steel that's machined smooth on one side -- these are tool rests you don't have to replace immediately (some of the stamped steel tool rests are so flimsy!). Next, look at the wheel guards. Again, cast and heavy... nothing's going to bend or dent these things! Inside, you've got a Baldor motor -- the recognized industry "best" for electric motors...
If you could compare this grinder side-by-side with one of the imports, you would quickly understand why it carries a higher price.
Highly Recommended!
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful.Baldor Grinder: superb
By Philip C. Jones
Extremely quiet, virtually no vibration, heavy and easily adjustable tool rests. The grinder just shouts (or should I say whispers) quality and is easily the most pleasant to use of any I've ever tried. If you need a grinder or buffer, do yourself a favor and pick up a Baldor.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.A pleasure to operate
By A Customer
This grinder is light years better than any Asian import grinder out there. The motor is vibration free and runs very strong for only 1/4 hp.
The box was very solid with the grinder shrink wrapped to a piece of wood that was the same size as the bottom of the box.The shrink wrap had been torn around each grinding wheel. Since there was Amazon sales lititure in the box, I assume that the shipper at Amazon was checking for broken wheels. Since another reader complained of broken wheels, Amazon obviously reads customer reviews.
Since this is a low speed grinder (1800 rpm), it is really intended for sharpening tool steel, lathe chisels, etc. There are only a few low speed grinders available so this is really a specialty grinder. If you just want a general purpose grinder for sharpening lawnmower blades and such, you probably would be happy with the Baldor Big Red, 1/3 h/p 6" grinder as it turns at 3600 rpm, is cheaper and still has the same great Baldor quality.
The blade guards are heavy-duty cast iron and the exhaust chutes direct all of the waste out the back. This is a blessing or a curse depending on your perspective. The guards fit very close to the sides of the wheel so there would be maximum containment if a wheel were to disintegrate. The spark guards are very stout and adjust easily and stay put.
The wheel guards on all the imports that I looked at other than the Jet 8" have flimsy sheet metal guards with flimsy, poorly adjustable tool rests. I would much rather have the Baldor's heavy-duty guards in place if a wheel disintegrates rather than one of the imports guards.
I don't have a problem with the tools rests as one other reviewer did. They are very adjustable and very solid for what they are, basic tool rests. (If you are using this for sharpening lathe chisels, you will probably be installing an aftermarket jig anyway). I find them easy to adjust, just keep a wrench handy. My only real complaint was that the ground surfaces were protected by brown plastic packing tape. It required a razor blade and some solvent to get the adhesive off. All in all, a very minor complaint for such a high quality, solid machine. The eye shields are very solid. They are large and made of 3/16 Lexan and adjust quite nicely. They mount high and out of the way. Time will tell whether they will stay on the machine or I will take them off, but as long as they hold up to the harsh environment, I will use them. The eye shields on all of the imports were pitiful.
The wheels included are high quality Norton Silicon Oxide general-purpose wheels. Not good for fine work like sharpening lathe chisels, but nice and round and balanced. Save them for sharpening your lawnmower blades and put on some Norton White Aluminum Oxide wheels for the fine work. I could have bought an import 8" or about three import 6"s for less than this high quality 6" but after reading reviews of the imports, and looking at them at the store, I know that I will not ever have to worry - "Is this going to be the time that it will give up the ghost" before flipping the switch. My grandkids will be able to use this tool, and my kid is only 2!
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