Recommended grinder speed
I keep hearing that a slower grinder speed is recommended for turning tools. However, while checking out Oneway's site, they recommend grinders with 3425 rpm. What do you all say?
I've been using a WoodCraft 1725 rpm 8" grinder for the past few years. I paid around $80 for it. The wheels are badly out of balance and I've already decided on "going-for-broke" (:eek:) and purchasing a Baldor 8" grinder.
If I purchased the 3600 rpm 8" Baldor, I could save $100 in shipping costs, as the company here already has that model in stock. But if I want the 1800 rpm grinder, then I would have to pay about $1 per pound for shipping. (The unit weighs around 99 lbs.)
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Sincere Thanks To All Who Have Responded
I am very grateful for all responses. Based on these responses (and other factors), I went and purchased the 3600 rpm Baldor. Not only did I save the $100 in shipping charges, but the 3600 rpm version I purchased was an upgraded version from the 1800 rpm model, and the salesperson sold the upgraded version to me for $157 below list price. (This price was actually lower than the sales price for the 1800 rpm model - before shipping.)
(As for the pic police - I will take photos as soon as I set it up...) :)
Thanks again!