I am in the market for a new grinder for sharpening lathe tools. How big of a deal is horsepower? Is a 1/2 hp 1750 rpm 8"x1" grinder adequate or will I wish I'd bought a 1 hp? I don't see where the power is a big deal. Am I wrong?
I like the looks of the Rikon model 80-805 Slow Speed Grinder because it looks like a good basic no frills model at a cheap price. The rests on the Jet look nicer, but I figure I'll probably either be using some shop made bench mounted ones or buying the wolverine system, so why spring for the more expensive grinder and not use the nice rests. I have been using a shop built clone of the vari-grind and a shop built tool rest with a cheap harbor freight grinder.
Am I on the right track or will I regret this choice?