Hello John, What Frank has posted is true. A 1hp, reversing, variable speed horizontal grinder is top of the line. I have 6 disc grinders in my shop, from 5 1/2 to 10 inch. The 9 and 10 are vari speed and reversing, used mostly for blade grinding and the discs are beveled. Like all tools you must learn to use it properly and safely amd with the beveled discs there is a learning curve. The disc grinders are the most used tool in my shop. For more info stop by PT tonite and we can talk further. Didn't mean to ramble.
KEN (WWJD)