New HF slow speed wet grinder

[leehljp]

On the WW forum that I go to several times a day, someone posted this link to a new slow speed wet grinder by HF.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95236

While not a Tromak or Jet, it looks like it "could" be a fair substitute for those of limited money but dire need.

 

[sfines]

I've got one of these- had it for a few weeks and have used it for several turning sessions.

It costs $99, and comes with the Horizontal bar, an angle finder, a knife jig, and a chisel/plane jig that's suitable for skews and scrapers. It doesn't, however, come with a stone truing tool- expect to spend the $40 bucks or so on the Tormek tool (I like it more than the Jet tool, but both will work with this grinder) and the extra for the Tormek gouge jig. Too date, it's been a very good grinder.

Things I'd watch out for: if you run the shaft without the stone (to see if it runs true, for instance) it will wander out on the strop side of the grinder. Also, the wet tray comes out, but can't be installed if the stone is mounted on the axle.

All in all, a worthy purchase for those who want a wet grinder and can't afford the Jet or the Tormek.