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Slow Speed Grinders in the UK

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Paul-H

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Mar 5, 2023
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109
Location
Kent
First Name
Paul
Hi all

I have been using a standard bench grinder, to sharpen my turning tools, but am aware that a slow speed one would be better suited, especially given that I am using CBN wheels.

Given that they are popular across the big pond with even budget models available, why are they are rare as hens teeth over here in the UK.

Sofar only found two and of those two only one is small enough for my little workshop.

Other than those two, which are from Hope Wood turning and Axminster anyone know of any other makes available over here.

And why did they not catch on over here ?

Thanks for any input on this.

Paul
 
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flexi

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Sep 12, 2014
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Maidstone
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mark
Padster

Padster

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Jun 12, 2021
Posts
636
Location
Leicester
First Name
Paddy
I can only say I have a full 'Hope' setup and love it, definitely revolutionised my sharpening....In that I can do it now and don't hate it anymore!
 
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