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Review on 80 805 πŸ”§ Anti Vibration Professional Power Tools by Daniel Aboubakar

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great grinder with 1 1/2 " CBN wheels

I am a woodturner and do not use the tool holders provided as I use the Wolverine system to sharpen my tools. 1 1 1/2" CBN D-Wheels I don't keep any wheel covers or 'eye protection' either. My previous coffee grinder was a Delta VS 8" but it died after about 4 years. I bought a replacement "off the shelf" from my local Lowes but it was faulty (engine noise). Then I researched the internet and found Wen and Rikon .Specs and reviews on Revain are similar but I chose the Rikon for a bit more money as one of my correspondents (Dave Schweizer from D-way) had good experience with the Rikon First comment on VS vs slower Speed I think the part of my delta that died was the speed change rheostat - when I was younger and in a bigger shop I could take it apart and replace the rheostat it was nice getting 3600rpm and my rougher Being able to use CBN wheel to do some basic regrinding of the tools but if it shortened the life of my grinder it wasn't worth it I can go to my belt grinder and there Roughly sculpt s tool by hand any radical instrument shape change in about half an hour and a slight shape change in 10 minutes. eed is the best choice for wood lathes because the electronics are less complex and should last longer. Now what is the slow speed? CBN wheels are heavier than composite "stone" wheels, so you might think they need more power. This 1/2 HP Rikon gets it up to speed in about six seconds with no motor noise to indicate overload (that was the fault of my faulty Delta VS). I don't lose wheel speed or hear engine stress when grinding my course wheel hard while reshaping at half a horse. I think 1 horse is an unnecessary expense for my application. May I add that a few days ago I touched the assembled tool and then checked it on the part I was turning without turning off the Rikon. I got distracted and left my bedroom to do other things. I came back about three hours later to find the mill was still turning. I felt the engine case, the heater wasn't strong, I turned the heavy wheels, but didn't strain. By the way, I didn't switch it off because the noise of the pickup shoe is zero (and I can hear well). One caveat: Follow the instructions for removing the rubber feet when screwing them on. I spent hours tweaking it to replicate the exact wheel height over my Wolverine base that I had with the Delta so I could use my homemade gauges for my notches. I made foot pads but it never came out right. Oops, I made a small mistake, I forgot that when the coffee grinder is tightened on the base platform, the rubber feet compress and change height unevenly. I can't tell you how long this grinder will last but I can give you a pretty good estimate it will be a long time as the lack of motor noise or the change in motor noise under load indicates longevity. It might not be the best option for general sharpening given the negative reviews about tool rests and the like, but it's great for my purpose of regular use for mending or re-sharpening wood turning tools. The 1 1/2 CBN wheels fit on the shaft although they don't have any extra clearance. The bolts holding my wheels aren't completely worn out, but they are only 1/16 inch long, which is just enough to hold the wheel. The best, John.

Pros
  • Tools and household items
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for seniors