I have 3 t210s in my tool box and also a 1hp dotco. a smaller Astro (wouldn't recommend) and some 90s and an Ingersoll Rand pencil sharpener. I also love the dotco pencil sharpener. I use this grinder all the time. It's nowhere near as good as dotko ($500 vs. $35) but a great value. Be sure to run the T-Series in both 90° and straight angles. I wish they had the T series in the smaller Astro chopper. I've been using them for 6 months and I don't find them too loud, powerful and expensive. I use