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Review on Shop Fox W1840 Variable-Speed Grinder With Work Light, 8 by Jayson Sharma

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Buy dressing stones with this.

When I first got it, the wheels were way out of balance. I should have stopped, balanced and dressed them. Instead I persisted with my task. At a certain point the speed control quit. the engine was burning hot. I stopped and ordered some dressers. They worked like a charm. The machine stopped vibrating and now it works smoothly. The speed control works again and the engine doesn't get too hot.The instructions say (in somewhat broken english) that one should return the machine if there was an inordinate amount of vibration. What you really should do is balance the wheels you can find good instructions online for balancing as well as checking wheels for defects. Raykhe Tools - Diamond Grinding Wheel Dresser Stone Dresser - Tool Set - 1-Course 36 grit and 1-Fine 100 grit - 2 pack

Pros
  • Works great
Cons
  • The instruction manual that comes with this grinder is poorly written and difficult to follow