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Old 05-15-2008, 02:39 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Default Re: Bench grinder or angle grinder?

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Originally Posted by canoetrpr
Let me throw out another silly question so that when one comes on sale I can pick it up...

I see 6" and 8" bench grinders advertised. I was guessing that I would just go with an 8. 6" is a bit cheaper. Any reason I should go with one and not the other?
I like the larger wheels as their motors have more torque, and they put less of a curve on the surface you are grinding.
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