Best Bench Grinder? Let’s Settle This! Harbor Freight Bauer vs JET, Hercules, Rikon, Shop Fox, Delta
Bench Grinders: JET, Shop Fox, Rikon, Delta, SKIL, Hercules, Bauer, Performance Tool, WEN. Bench grinders tested for the amount of time for the grinder to reach full operating speed, wheel stop speed, electric motor torque, electric motor temperature after 15 minutes of intense use, electric motor watts under load, grinder weight, abrasive wheel quality and subjective build quality rating. I bought all of the bench grinders and all the equipment and supplies used to test the bench grinders to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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This man is single-handedly putting an entire industry in check. We must protect him
I think you mean all industries.
He's putting the fear in the big corporations!
Agreed.
I watch and like every video even when I'm not really interested!
@@DracoOmnia Absolutely
There's no doubt in my mind that this is THE channel for unbiased testing. Excellent job yet again.
agreed 100%
Thanks so much!
TRUE!!!!
He does great but he does miss a lot of things some tools are used for. And he's the only guy we could trust to convert power ratings, a corded 12 amp sawzall or angle grinder equals what on a battery unit??????
@@ProjectFarm walking in to buy a battery planer and logged on. Shocked I'm shocked I say!!!!!!!! First time there was nothing. Planers in a framer's bags are a big deal. Straighten out a piece of wood or clean up something so the next stud or wall fits snug. I'm cleaning up a bad framer's exterior door openings so the doors fit and it's Sunday afternoon!!!!! Project Farm what have I done to make you abandon me??? Todd, you need to talk to some workers with 20+ years using a tool so you can add or switch out a test to include testing some feature only pros know is important. For instance a good awl or some other small fine tip tool to tap in to hold your chalk line. plastic box chalkline shattered the first time I hit my new $20 stainless awl. You always had to get that one awl and there was only one metal chalkline back then, 2008. Don't think you did a pound the smooth side into a high quality fine point awl with 10-20lb from a 24 inch hight. Then test the pull out required on the awl.👻👻👻👻👻👻👻
I’m more impressed by the gadgets you make to test these products than how they stack up
Thanks for sharing.
He probably just returns them after testing if it didn't get destroyed.
@jalee6587 no, he's been know to give them away.
Dude, I lost my 50 year old grinder in a move and haven't replaced it yet! Thank you for making a very difficult decision easier!!! You have a new subscriber!!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Honestly, have you thought about buying the same grinder that you lost? I can make you a deal on it.
Hello baby
This is by far the most trusted content I check before buying any shop or household tool. I am sure the manufacturers of these products envy or hate this channel for such thorough and "REAL IN USE" as well as "TORTURE" tests that consumers like me value. Even Consumer Reports don't have such innovative practical tests to compare such products most DIY and Shops around the world use. We the makers owe a lot of thanks and appreciate your passionate work Project Farm for us to make INFORMED DECISIONS
Man, the ethics of this guy is unparalleled. Imagine if he does wireless headphones and raycon is sponsoring him. The conflict of interest would be HUGE for us viewers. Sure, I bet he'd make a looooot of money, but us viewers trust him so much, that I think the viewership would tank.
Thanks so much!
Not to mention PF is just more honest than Consumer Reports.
@@Oddman1980 And a lot more entertaining! 🙂
We were literally just talking about this in the shop this weekend, one of my son’s buddies was about to buy some oil and he was down to deciding between two brands and then was like “oh but can you pull up Project Farm in the office first ? I seen he did a video on it” and that made his decision easy. 👌 As always spot on & like how the video library is organized into different categories
I speak on behalf of all who watch and support your channel - thank you for your meticulous well executed tests on things we all use and it is because of your hard work many of us choose what we spend our money on. Thank you and keep educating all of us.
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm differential gear lube, video do you have one?
Yeah it's the best money saving quality improving on buying tools. Now I know to buy Hercules grinding wheels instead of something more expensive and I get the best.
@@ProjectFarm I live in northern Ontario Canada.. temp just dropped below -30c... what about a cold oil start up with a see through piece like the one video you did. Can see what oil heats up the quickest etc. Thx brother! You're the best
You don't speak for me
I love to imagine what an absolute legend Todd is in his local hardware stores. The staff must get so excited every time he walks in!
Or they absolutely hate him. "You want 72 different drain snakes? I was just about to take a break for lunch!"
@@twohedwlf i would totally skip my lunch if some legend came in with the intention to torture test a whole product line up. Imagine being told a customer walks into your store, buying one of each drills, and he's gonna cut them in half
I do often wonder what his local Harbor Frieght store thinks of him!
Todd aka "I know more than you".
@@soulreaver019 don’t like it? Go read a book.
As usual another fantastic video.
Thanks!
This was surprisingly the most linear performance / dollar test. Pretty awesome.
Thanks for sharing!
Agreed. Usually it's like, the second or third cheapest out performing the most expensive one lol.
Only anomaly there being the poor eye shield on the top unit. That's a bad miss honestly.
The time, money, and effort placed in to these videos is superb. You have saved me a bunch of money over the years doing these reviews. Thanks Todd!
You are welcome!
Join his Patreon. That helps make it happen.
Have you paid him?
I can just imagine all of the work you do to put all these tests together. Great job as always!
Thanks!
Now, if I wasn't a CEO who just sits at my desk everyday counting my paycheck and bonus money :) I would send any new tool design or maybe even some existing ones to this guy and simply say, "Test it/them and let me know where we can make improvements". Nothing wrong with getting a paycheck for doing this as an INDEPENDENT quality control person. Just do a 1099 and if they don't like what your review is, no big deal. You aren't their employee. Employee's are far more likely to NOT speak up because they are employees and worried about their pay check.
Really appreciate all you do Project Farm. Great testing. Any chance you could do a mini electric screwdriver test? There are so many of the pencil style screwdrivers.
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm try and get a panasonic to review if you do.
@@ProjectFarm If you're testing precision electric screwdrivers then, for me, the most important thing to test is the accuracy of the torque setting. Tiny screws are easy to strip out if the driver isn't sensitive enough. My favourite is the M4 (yes, four volt) Milwaukee screwdriver #2101-22. It's a panel-builder's dream come true with its electronic torque system, but it's old and approaching obsolescence so maybe there is something as good or better out there.
He has already done one! kzhead.info/sun/mMWlpcaSfoZumJs/bejne.html
The Dewalt one is top notch. Used it on a lot of small electronics and it's amazing.
Bought the hercules with coupon for a little over $100. Motor appears to be very good, but one of the wheels is impossible to balance. Works very well with felt wheels. One of the advantages of variable speed is that you can also find a "sweet spot" minimizing vibration. Would love to see a test of 8" grinder wheels. Thank you for your reviews!!
I purchased a 6" Jet grinder over 20 years ago. I appreciate the cast tool rests. It still runs strong and quiet. I do wish it was bigger at times.
Thanks for the feedback.
No you don't. I bought an 8" Bauer bench grinder. It is dangerous and overkill for my sharpening needs. I wish I had a smaller one. The wheels are VERY VERY wobbly and I don't know how to balance them out. Seems a tough job. 6" is much more manageable.
The innovative and comprehensive tests along with fantastic condensed content and editing make this an exceptionally valuable and informative channel. Thanks for all you do! Please keep up the great work.
Thank you!
His innovative testing methods are what really got me hooked. Frequently I find myself saying "how could that even be verified" then he comes in with some MacGyver-esque contraction.
Another top-notch review. You, sir, are an artist and an engineer all wrapped into a single, awesome entity.
Thank you!
2nd this!
If I'm thinking of buying a new tool or product I first check to see if you have done one of your excellent comparison tests. I love how you get right down to business without a two or three introduction like so many other KZhead videos.
Thanks!
Great test! You've helped me pick some well performing tools and saved me time & frustration with under achieving tools, at the same time. Thank you.
Thanks and you are welcome! Glad to hear!
We can always count on Todd for amazingly innovative testing/torture designs. Thanks again for all you do, Todd.
You are welcome!
Underwriters Lab's, Consumer Reports, J.D.Power's - You call that a test? Here - hold my coffee.
Thank you for sharing I've had a 10 inch Baldor with a 1HP motor since 2005. 🏆🤗🇺🇲🙏
You're welcome!
Baldor makes a fantastic grinder but hard to swallow that initial cost for me, especially when I’ve had a 3/4hp harbor freight grinder I use in my daily work with a multi tool attachment and it’s still working after 5yrs.
Have a Baldor that I bought in 79 - still working great it was worth the money
@@jamesholland1727 I love to hear that, I know they are made in USA also and I sure like that.
@@jamesholland1727 Same here...Our 6" Baldor is painted Green from the old days 1970's...still works as it did when new. All USA made with quality bearings and motor. Cast iron on all parts except the tool rest.
Great test, thanks. We all appreciate your time and hard work.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Your videos are an amazing resource. No more taking blind chances on a tool or relying on biased/purchased positive tool reviews. I can count on you giving us honest information. Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Being so particular about making tests objective as possible and clearly calling out subjective judgments makes your subjective judgements much more valuable. Thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
When I was in need of a grinder I was looking at the WEN 6 inch on Amazon. I ended up catching the deal of a lifetime on a used JET 8 inch, and that thing has been a beast
Nice!
Sometimes garage sales are the place to be, a Jet for $10.
@@wobblysauce I had answered an ad for a miter saw, and it turned out the guy had a big workshop and was retiring and moving to Florida and was liquidating everything. The original $40 ended up costing me almost $2,000 because I bought a lot from him lol
@@TechTimeWithEric Exactly the correct thing to do.
Like most things... how am I going to transport it all.
Thanks for usually including HF's Bauer line, I love those tools and it's always interesting to see how they compare to other brands
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
You are, by far, my go to when it comes to researching new tools/hardware to buy. Thank you so much and keep up the good work checking manufacturers and saving the common man money!
Thanks, will do!
Great thing about these reviews, is that you aren't just reviewing the top of the top. You really help people like myself who are looking to get the best bang for their dollar.
Thanks!
I'm very appreciative of your balance of being scientifically accurate/consistent vs the law of diminishing returns (staying pragmatic and not going overboard). It's also been interesting to see how you've navigated the proliferation of products you need to review per video and balancing that with the breadth of tests while still being mindful of the video length. Very impressive. Now it's been a few years, I've noticed I'm using your videos like a library; joined the patreon as a result. Kudos!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for another great non bias review, well done, im grateful for your efforts, I have never owned a JET tool but have heard nothing but good things about them
Thanks and you are welcome!
You make buying tools so much easier and for me as a shop owner and buying tools chemicals etc etc daily it seems. You definitely help my pocket along with my judgement so thank you for what you do.
You are welcome!
Having worked in tool sharpening for 12 years before retiring, the one thing I noticed was the grinding wheel wobble on start up on just about all of them. That would make it difficult to get a good edge on whatever was being sharpened. That was the first thing I did after getting my bench grinder from Harbor Freight, dressing the wheel where I was going to use it. Enjoyed your demonstration of the different grinders.
Thanks!
The shafts on these cheese whiz grinders just aren't very true. There's a shoulder the retaining washer sits on and it's usually all out of wack. These are not precision machines.
I would love to see a vintage baldor, Dayton, bd etc stack up against all these new ones. My favourite part about the old grinders is how quite and smooth they are.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Baldor is still the machine shop go-to brand. Their 460V, 3-phase 14-inch grinders are ridiculous (and priced accordingly.) Their 4-pole motors are slow (you don't want a 14-inch wheel spinning at 3450 RPM, haha) and incredibly powerful.
@@KreemieNewgatt Baldor sold out to ABB, a Swedish company, they still build Baldor motors though. They are pretty good motors, but they have some poor management practices.
I have two different bench grinders that I use. One has a grinding wheel and a wire brush, and the other one has a grinding wheel and a cotton buffing wheel. The grinder with the buffing wheel is my grandfather's old craftsman. It turns on and gets up to full speed in about 2 seconds. I can lay into that buffing wheel and it doesn't bog down at all. I've leaned on it so hard it spins the wheel in the mount, but the motor is still going full speed. The other grinder is a harbor freight Central Machinery brand. It takes a little over 5 Seconds to get up to full speed. And even using the grinding wheel it's pretty easy to get it to slow down. I can lay into the grinding wheel on the old craftsman pretty hard and it just chugs along. Both are supposedly half horse motors, but that old craftsman half horse has been eating a lot more oats than the newer horse I think.
Exactly baldor grinders last a long time and smooth.
I am just blown away at the number of tests you did on these bench grinders. Nothing left to assume or guess. All scientifically tested and recorded, amazing! What a service to humanity this is. You are the best of the best. A huge thank you from California!❤ I have a Central Machinery Bench Grinder 8" from Harbor Freight. Brand new. I cannot get the wheels to balance out. Is this usable at all or my inexperience in truing wheels? I have no experience with bench grinders but desperately need one for polishing, sharpening blades, and removing rust. There is only so much I can do with my angle grinder which is heavy on my female slender wrists. I need some help from readers. Any advice?
I appreciate your videos more all the time! You get better and better at putting out unbiased, detailed comparisons of products. I see which grinder to go for if I need high quality, but I've got one that's at least 15 years old that was the bottom of the barrel option from Menards. And that darn thing still spools up and does what I need it to with the grinder and wire wheels that are on it. Is it ugly, oh yeah, but I'll keep it until it dies.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Always a pleasure to see your unbiased reviews and some of the creative and ingenious tests you come up with! By the way I just bought a Dewalt bench grinder a few weeks ago, so far so good…
Thank you! How do you like the DeWalt?
I really like it so far, it’s pretty heavy duty and seems to have decent power. I was just thinking if you could do a test on magnetic drills if you haven’t done one yet, I’m looking to add one to my arsenal of tools… your annular cutter test you did a few weeks ago would go hand in hand with mag drills!
I also have the Dewalt. No complaints.
@@ProjectFarm they seem good, works for drill bit
I've had a DeWalt grinder for nearly 8 years and it's like the ShopFox in build and accessory level (same factory?). The only thing I've changed was the switch, putting a red mushroom push-1/4 twist switch in place of the rocker switch.
In the age of the Amazon affilate program that officially ruined the honest review, I appreciate your dedication to giving it to us straight. It would be interesting to see an endoscope review!
Thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it
Oh I think I suggested bench grinders a while back... I'm sure others did too but I'm really glad you did this. Thanks for all the work you put into these videos!
You are welcome! Thanks for suggesting this video idea!
Every time I watch your videos you impress the hell out of me, the amount of work you put into these tests is amazing and I trust everything you do, you da man 👌
Thanks!
Best channel on youtube! No sponsors= Great useful content
Thanks!
Excellent video as usual. Use the Jet grinder at work daily. It's gone up in price over the years. The best thing is the tool rest and gaurds are easily available. Our grinder at the shop is over 13 years old.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
So what you're saying is the JET grinder is actually the cheapest.
@@Oddman1980 The JET is definitely a buy once cry once type of tool. almost everything they make is like that, unbelievable quality and power, but not cheap. I used a 36 inch Jet bandsaw before and that thing was a beast. you could mill a 2ft diameter log into boards and it wouldnt bog down in the slightest.
Excellent test as always, I have a pair of Ryobi bench 8” grinders, I picked over the years. One is the old blue, the other the newer green. Both run circles around my thirty year old chinesium, 8”, 3/4 chinchilla powered, push start grinder of my youth. I would be awesome to see a sit down episode of you describing how you come up with ideas of how “we’re going to test that”. ✌🏻
Poooorrrrr little chinchillas.
Great content as always. It would be awesome to see a rigging video in the future: chainfalls, come-alongs, straps, and shackles.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Your efforts do not go unnoticed! Your unbiased, creative, and "real world" testing are nothing short of amazing. Consumer Reports needs to get on board with you. They reach a whole lot of people and your insight would be a wonderful addition. As long as they don't let bureaucracy get in the way.
Thanks so much!
I have gotten Consumer Reports for many years, and they are not what they once were. I believe they have been corrupted by industry. Best reviews go to the highest bidder. This dude is golden to those of us who seek fair and honest reviews. We are much better served if he remains independent of the corporate machine.
@@briarpalek9254 you are probably correct. I would just like to see his efforts reach a much larger audience. I stumbled on this channel by accident. There are countless people out there who could use this kind of insight.
@@jrwhite7916 I understand your point and have to agree 👍
Consumer Reports are a bunch of creeps
The Jet appears to be 469.00 right now. I bought 2 of these 2 years ago and they get the job done for me. Great video Todd.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
I always wondered if they were worth the money guess they are
I have worked at or toured dozens and dozens of shops and I have never been to one that didn't have Jet grinders. Even the small mom pop shops I have seen spring for the extra cost. They are great. Only time I have seen one fail was when second shift left it on before turning out the lights so it ran for an entire weekend and the motor burned up.
I love how he just jumps right into it, no BS...keep it up brotha!!!
Thanks, will do!
Thanks for all your work, I always appreciate your videos. Can you do a video on flexible borescopes?
Thanks so much! Thanks for the suggestion.
I purchased my 6 inch "King" (Canadian company) bench grinder from Costco many years ago, still has the original grinding wheels on it. It has been a very good grinder, but takes forever to stop spinning after it is turned off. Thank you for the great video, Todd. I better get off the computer and do some snowblowing...again😜
We have a German made bench grinder, forgot the brand name but that thing is still working 30years later. Just recently the brake stopped working. When it worked it stopped in a few seconds.
Thanks for sharing
The best bench grinder you will ever find is a "Baldor" i own 3 of them (1) 3 phase 220 volt (1) single phase 220 volt and (1) 110-volt small bench grinder. All of these are 35 plus years old and still operate flawlessly. These have been in a family business for their entire life and used on an almost daily basis. If you find one at a sale buy it.
@@ThatGuy-sd3zl Metabo?
It should take long to stop, a sign of good quality bearings.
Solid video as always. Thanks for doing such good work comparing products.
My pleasure!
Very well thought out testing! Thank you for keeping your fellow tool guys informed.
You are welcome!
As always, thank you for posting another great informative video! Not sure if you've already or plan to but I would love to see a in depth video comparing diesel additives. The additives does a few things for diesel engines as lubrication is important to keep most injection pumps happy. So like anything else you've tested on your channel, some brand claims are suspicious. I and I'm sure many diesel enthusiasts would love to see your findings. Thank you for your consideration. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
Another great video and informative as usual. My Dremel tool is needing replacement and would love to see a rotary tool comparison if you are looking for a video idea. Thanks for all the hard work, time, and money you invest in doing this for us.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
Yes. This please.
If the chuck just suddenly stopped moving but the motor still spins, you can replace the tubular style connector inside for a couple bucks. There’s a video on KZhead showing you how and what part to order, it’s really easy.
Looks like a good idea.
@@ProjectFarm If you do, you might include Foredom.
Been a long-time viewer. I think I’ve watched all your videos. They’re just fantastic. I used to be a content development manager, and if your channel was around then, I would have pointed all my staff to it. You’ve managed to capture a perfect methodology for organic growth: you’ve started with solid, useful, well-organized content and kept at it, sticking to a proven methodology and the audience has found you. Some of my staff would always ask about quicker growth through what I referred to as “the dark arts” of social media: pumping up followers with false users, following/unfollowing strategies, paid reviews and sponsorships. I told them those things were harmful, because they muddy the picture of the genuine viewership, who are ultimately the only valuable subscribers. So, excellent job. Btw: would love to see a video on garage heaters, another on 100W solar panels, and another on Lithium car batteries.
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
Yes, protect him we must.
I second the video idea on garage heaters! that would be wonderful and extremely useful.
Yeah, but have you and all your staff paid Todd?
I came back to this video to comment after I bought my new grinder. I'm very grateful for your dedication to give us thorough and unbiased reviews! Thank you for helping make the right choice! ✌️
Thanks and you are welcome!
Another great video that made my decision easy when buying a tool for the garage. You are the go to for testing results and because of that I have nothing but the best working tools in my garage! Thank you for making these videos!!! Keep them coming!!!
Thanks, will do!
The unbiased legend himself!
Thank you very much!
Excellent! I really like seeing how the Hercules and Bauer brands hold up to the competition. They're not well known, but seem to be performing well in many tests on this channel.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Excellent test design as always. I bought a Bauer several years ago and had problems with excessive wobbles in two grinders. I eventually settled on a Ryobe. Next time please include a wobble test and the Ryobe brand. Well Done!
A few of the grinders have obviously bent shafts. You can see them on the startup tests.
Thank you for the amazing and consistent content on testing all this equipment. Your quality tests are superb. Did you work as a quality engineer at some point? I'm very impressed by how objective your measurements are.
You’re amazingly great at designing and doing stress tests. Thanks so much
You are so welcome!
You do the lawnmower huh, ???
What a great review. You have some amazing testing methodology. I can only imagine the planning, testing and video editing involved. Thank you for keeping these reviews legit.
My pleasure!
Another set of great tests. Thanks for the really good information.
Thanks and you are welcome!
You always make tool choices impartial practical this gives me confidence to to do far less research knowing I’m purchasing a quality tool or product, this is my go to Chanel. Please keep up the great work. Also I have made a couple of suggestions over the last 2 years for testing, however I am not sure if they have been done or how to check. Cheers Freemo.
Thanks, will do! You can tell me the name of the suggestions and I can let you know if they have been done. Another way is checking through the list of videos that I have done.
Another great test, I can't tell you how many times I have looked for a product review on your youtube page before going to buy it. You are doing a phenomenal job of providing real-life, unbiased testing.... keep up the great work... your efforts don't go unnoticed!
Thanks, will do!
I got my Delta bench grinder almost 30 years ago when I caught it on a clearance sale for $4.00. It is still going strong now, and I use it mostly for sharpening lawnmower blades.
Thanks for sharing!
Love your channel and the methods you use to test. I think you give some great thought into how to test what is important with each type of tool. Keep up the good work, Phil
Thanks, will do!
Thanks for all the great videos. I appreciate your unbiased testing. I think many of your viewers would be interested in a portable table saw test. Thanks again, keep up the community service.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks fore the video idea.
Nice to see Hercules in the lineup. I have used many of their tools over the last 3 years, in pretty harsh conditions. I am genuinely impressed with their cost/performance.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Good to know. Thanks.
In the top tier of home building there is a lot of people doing the highest quality work in the WORLD, that had to use harbor freight to afford going out and starting their own business. If you can't afford to buy higher quality by the time you burn it out or break it, you need a business mentor to help you with pricing.
@@sparksmcgee6641 My use case is very different. I am restoring untended land and its structures. I need adequate tools that will survive drops, dirt, and hard use for tasks for which they may not be intended. Despite the difficult environment, I have not yet had to replace any of the tools.
The chinese slave labor market would like to thank you.
Thanks, Commander and put this test on the A-PLUS side. Looks to me like you covered everything and I really liked the load and lie dectot aspects and the overall looking over was spot on too. I have my side grinder but not a bench grinder. No bench but the tailgate to put it on but am in the process of making a polisher out of an old belt drive Delta setup. Hope all is well on the Farm and winter is wearing out and wearing us out too. Stay warm and BLESSINGS 2 yall!
Hi Lewie, Always appreciate you kind words and positive feedback! You always have a strategy to achieve the task at hand without expensive equipment and your ideas are pure genius! All is well on the farm and the cattle are busily eating through the hay faster than I can grow it. lol. Wishing yall many BLESSINGS!!!!
@@ProjectFarm You know me way too well with poverty and desperation being my main motovator.........and paying attention to a lot of older folks that knew a whole lot more than I did. That's why I ALWAYS get a kick out of another video from the Farm. ALWAYS informative and entertaing at the same time. 10/4 on the hungry cows and we'll be sweating before too long. Can't believe that Valentines Day is almost here already. Seems like it was last month. Take care, keep after it, watch out for Cousin Eddie and BLESSINGS and BUNCHES of 'em!
Thank you for the great testing.
You are welcome!
Always fun watching your videos. Thanks!
Thanks and you are welcome!
How long does it take you to put these videos together From beginning to end including editing, filming, etc? You put so much effort into each and every video you make. We appreciate it!
Between 50 to 75 hours. Thanks!
I have several JET pieces including a RH tilt cabinet table saw and 16” surface planer. Referb’d an old horizontal metal cutting band saw with new parts from JET. No complaints with their stuff. Not sure what effects them purchasing Powermatic had on their stuff years ago had…
@@ProjectFarm wow
Not that I have room for one of these, I am glad I can count on the thorough testing you always do. Hope to see motorcycle/atv oil tests sometime!
Thank you for the video idea!
Thanks for the performance testing of the bench grinders. You are the best.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thanks for this fantastic comparison and review. An issue that I have experienced with inexpensive grinders is non concentric grinding wheels causing excessive runout and vibration.
You are welcome!
Another great Project Farm showdown! These test methodologies are VERY IMPRESSIVE!
Thank you!
Love the testing methodologies, always both creative and informative
Thanks so much!
Always pleasing to watch and to know where to throw your money on efficiently Many thanks for your efforts
Thanks!
Damn good testing.. You are the "consumer reports" for tools and it's appreciated. Wow I love Jet tools, but they don't give em' away ! Guess it depends if your using it often or just once in a while. Nice testing !
Thanks!
A little niche, but I'm very curious about backpack vacuums. They're a must have for working in confined or cluttered spaces, or where the terrain (stairs) makes it impractical to use a floor unit. Also a must have for containing dust and debris when doing a small punchlist in a finished home. I'd want to see how it performs hooked up to a router or planer, and compare performance of the wand on carpets vs solid flooring. dB would be really important too! Comfort wearing it is subjective but options for adjustment and hose length/accessory storage would be important to me.
Thank you for the video idea!
Awesome tests as usual! Love how you tested power using the alternator!
Thank you!
Always a pleasure to watch your videos. The one tool that has always broken for me over the year is TORX sockets , not the bits but the socket sets. I have broken almost every brand out there over the years as a mechanic. Would love to see you do a video on those
Thanks for the video idea.
As always I love your work! Great tests again! Would love to see an air hammer test sometime!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
I have to admit I don't always watch your videos for the products tested. I admire your creativity when it comes to your test rigs. Awesome!
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Fascinating tests! Usually the best performance for the money is in the mid range options, but that Jet grinder was an excellent machine and you'd definitely get what you pay for if you need a bulletproof bench grinder.
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Do you actually have problems with people shooting at your grinders?
I have my grandfathers 1/4 HP SEARS grinder from 82’. I appreciate the work you put into this video. If mine ever dies I know what to upgrade to. Here’s my suggestions: 1.) Torpedo levels 2.) pocket knives round 3 (I got a bunch of Tac-force brands) 3.) Drill Presses Keep up the great work and look forward to next Sunday!
Thanks, will do!
i have the wen and use it all the time. i must say it holds up really well and im very happy with it. ive never had it stall and ive abused this thing. insane how quiet it is
I was literally shopping 8" bench grinders yesterday, and here is PF with all the answers to questions I hadn't even figured out how to ask. Excellent content!
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Get a belt sander instead, we used a beach grinder for years, the day we got a belt sander, we NEVER used the beach grinder again, belt sanders are far Superior in every way.
@Brandon Horst each tool has its place. A bench grinder with adjustable speed makes a great starting point for building out a 2x72. They can also use buffing wheels, whereas a belt sander is limited to abrasive actions only.
@@adamgea thats what i did with our beach grinder, put 2 buffing wheels on it
Buy something decent used. What's available today is a joke. None of the bench grinders I own take any time to spin up at all. It's flip the switch and they're going full speed.
Would love to see a comparison of splitting mauls and axes (including the lever axe).
Thank you for the video idea!
Awesome
Thanks for your hard work!
You are welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
Great video! I have a 1/2hp Craftsman from sometime in the '90's. It struggles on light-duty grinding. I've been looking to upgrade for a while now, and was always curious about the HF and other cheaper brands...and thanks to your video, I will probably avoid them. You rock!
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Would be cool to see a comparison among chainsaw bar oils. Lubricity and viscosity when they’re hot and cold.
Thanks for the video idea.
@@ProjectFarm ..and aging if left in saws used infrequently...some repair channels show the bio type oil thickens up & plug lines over time ...
@@jab100lochaber If you’re not using the saw a lot just drain it back into the container. Saws will typically leak when left standing.
@@ProjectFarm Don't forget to include corn oil and canola oil. I use my chainsaw infrequently enough that it's a small extra cost to use those food oils and not care what plants and so forth that I get the oil on.
Is it really that critical? As long as there's something on the bar you should be OK.
Mate you always do the most incredibly well thought out tests. I think there are a lot of us who wished they'd come up with the same channel idea, but there is no way i'd have thought about even 1/4 of the tests you come up with. Well done
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Took the words right outta my brain.
Excellent testing parameters sir! Nicely done.
Thank you very much!
Wow very nice. I’ve got a 3/4 hp jet I bought used but in near new condition for $45 about 20 years ago and it’s been abused and still works like new other than the switch went out I put a single pole household switch on it. It doesn’t look as big as this one but I’m gonna look Tmro morning and compare. Thx for another great informative comparison sir !
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Amazing how Todd keeps going week after week and I always look forward to it! Great testing in this one. Thank you for everything you do. Not surprised that the lower price point grinders looked very cheesey. It just reminds us all to do the research (and watch previous videos from this channel) and buy something decent. I think most would have some buyers remorse purchasing some of the cheaper offerings shown here.
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That's not necessarily true, if someone only uses a bench grinder once in a while, no need to spend a lot of money for a really good grinder. A cheap one will do ok. Just my opinion, I use a good grinder with a wire brush, I use the wire brush more than the stone. It's very good for cleaning, or rust removal.
Every tool that I have bought since discovering this channel, is based on Todd's tests. And every single time, he hits the mark!
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Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
You are welcome!
Thank you for doing all these, one of my favorite channels!
You are welcome!
Would love to see a video on your life and how things in it led you to do these tests better then most I've seen. I wouldn't be surprised if you were raised on a farm. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the suggestion.
The name says it all really.
He's actually a Manhattan vascular surgeon. Just does these vids after work ;)
This was great! I've always wondered if high end grinders were worth it, and you've answered that. It's also very interesting and important to know that some 'name brand' grinders have worse safety shields than the discount brands. Like everyone else, I never count on those things, but if they're there, they should function. Thanks!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.