Wilton 17204 6-Inch Bench Grinder with Wire Wheel

by Wilton

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Wilton 6" Bench Grinder with wire brush. This unit features a powerful 1/2HP Motor which quickly removes material. Adjustable Tool Rests for controlling the work piece. Adjustable Light for highlighting work piece. Eye Shields for clear viewing of grinding operation, adjustable. Heavy-Duty Metal Base increases durability and stability. Rubber feet for dampening vibration. On/Off Rocker Swith. Grinding wheel included is 6" X 3/4" with 1/2" Arbor. Wire Brush included is 6" Dia. 1/2-5/8" Arbor, Carbon Steel. 3450 RPM.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 16.2 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 26.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00062NERI
• Item model number: 17204
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #319,635 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some good, some kind of missing the boat, September 5, 2008

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B. Falk "Ben-Builder-Farmer" (Vermont, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wilton 17204 6-Inch Bench Grinder with Wire Wheel (Tools & Home Improvement)

It seems great, but the wheels are hard to mount perfectly centered so a significant wobble seems unavoidable without centering hardware that I've seen in Lee Valley and other places. The wobble makes good grinding difficult. The tools rests are kind of cheap too and you can't sharpen large tools without removing a lot of the protective pieces around the wheels. No flatness on the base makes quick clamping the machine hard, so you have to bolt it somewhere which isn't practical in a small shop.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good grinder, April 5, 2008

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Gary Bruce - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wilton 17204 6-Inch Bench Grinder with Wire Wheel (Tools & Home Improvement)

As with all Wilton products, I found this grinder to be of excellent quality. It runs smooth. Because of the mass of the motor's rotor it takes a few seconds to spin up. Likewise it will coast for almost a minute after removing the power. But this mass creates a very strong motor which does not bog down under intense grinding.
You can buy cheaper grinders, but you get what you pay for. If you want quality and power, spend the extra dollars for this unit.