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What Customers Are Saying
The product appears to have mixed reviews. Positives include being a good value with features like LED lights and easy assembly. It was described as quiet and powerful enough for light-duty use, suitable for sharpening household tools. However, there were significant drawbacks reported, such as poor quality, excessive vibration, overheating issues, and non-adjustable tool rests. Some customers even returned the product due to these problems. Overall, it may be adequate for occasional, light-duty use by DIY homeowners, but may not be suitable for more demanding, professional-level applications.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.It isn't a porter cable so donn't try to register
Would RecommendIt is as described just can register it, porter cable doesn't make it
Verified PurchaserVerified Pro
good value
Would RecommendContrary to many comments that this grinder stalls easily and takes a long time to reach max speed i would disagree. Had no problem putting a sharp edge on grass edger blade.
wouldn't run at full RPM
Would Not Recommendwouldn't run at full RPM and vibrate so bad you couldn't grind anything
Not at all as good as it should be
Would Not RecommendI bought this because of the brand name however I would not buy it again or reconnend it. The motor get's Very Hot Very Fast and it vibrates so bad that it shakes every thing on my bench so much that if they are not locked down it all fall's off the bench. Also a 6" wire wheel won't fit on it unless you remove half of the guard and the tool rest otherwise the wheel hit's on them and won't let the motor spinup.
Good Grinder
Would RecommendThis is a good grinder for my garage. Easy to put together, super quiet and perfect for my grinding needs. I mounted it to my workbench with a couple of bolts and it works great. So far a good value for what it is.
Unbalanced wheel
Would Not RecommendPurchased this at Lowe's and after I set it up, the right wheel wobbled. So I took it back for an exchange. This second one has an unbalanced wheel on the left. What I mean is that the wheel wobbles about 1/16th. One other review stated that his ran very smooth and balanced. So, I do believe there are some that are balanced. I just happened to get 2 that weren't.
Only wish would be to have the LEDs hardwired
Would RecommendIt’s a neat little grinder fits my needs perfectly.
Verified Purchaser
Lights and Base
Would Not RecommendA decent grinder but for two things - 1) The base only has two mounting holes...one on each side directly in the center under the shaft. I intended to mount using lag bolts but now need 3" bolts, nuts and washers. 2) The led lights are battery powered with cheap plastic housings. Battery powered lights on an electric powered tool. Totally ridiculous.
Good for basic use but Tool Rest is not Adjustable
I bought this and used it for a month. It runs well and seams to be good Quality however the tool rest is not adjustable so it is nearly impossible to get a even grind on a tool or blade you are trying to sharpen. other than that i liked it and felt it was a good grinder for the price. it is Quiet and vibration free for the most pare