Grinder workbench

Dmis

Dmis

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Hey guys, my new grinder(Pheer) should be arriving soon and I need to build a new bench for it. Any suggestions how big it should be? I'm working in a small shop/shed so space is a concern, but I want to be sure it will be plenty big enough. Do I need to worry about having extra space behind it for air flow? I plan on having sheet metal on the bench top and the wall behind the grinder for dust/sparks. Anything else I should be thinking about?
 
I got my Pheer in August and I put it on one of those red carts from Harbor Freight. I flipped the top level over so it was flat and bolted a large piece of wood to the top to give it more support. That way I can move it around if needed and it doesn't take up too much space. I don't have a permanent shop yet, so the maneuverability was perfect for me.
 
I've seen people put pieces of sheet metal behind it to keep sparks in check. Of course a pedestal stand might work for you being in a confined area?

Height will be the most important thing. (is for me anyway)
 
After having my grinder on a bench since I first started, my new grinder will live on a pedestal stand. Bench space is the most valuable thing in your shop, and a grinder uses much more space in practice than the footprint of it on the bench.
Both work depending on your layout, just something worth keeping in mind.
 
18" will give you enough space. Deeper is better.
At least it is for my 427 model.
 
I'm with Geoff.

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Brock Cutlery said:
John! You have to tell me about that horizontal grinder. I want one! :)
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It's nothing special. It's the first 2x72 I built tilted on it's side. Still just a single speed, I need to get a 3ph motor and then I'll run it off the same VFD my disc runs off.

The only trick thing about it is it was designed with a tilting hinge on that pedestal, and has a gas spring assist so you can flip it up or down with a couple fingers.
 
kuraki said:
It's nothing special. It's the first 2x72 I built tilted on it's side. Still just a single speed, I need to get a 3ph motor and then I'll run it off the same VFD my disc runs off.

The only trick thing about it is it was designed with a tilting hinge on that pedestal, and has a gas spring assist so you can flip it up or down with a couple fingers.
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That's a GOOD trick with the hinge on the pedestal and the gas spring....pretty cool....:cool::thumbsup:

BTW....Did you check under the belts for the Calipers....couldn't help myself.....:rolleyes::rolleyes::D
 
I like my grinders solid. For me this means a bench that is attached to the wall. I want to be able to really push on it without it moving. I have plenty of bench space in my shop so having the grinder there does not bother me
 
The stand for my new grinder will be a freightliner brake drum filled with lead, probably 4-500# at minimum not including the grinder on top. That'll be plenty solid, especially for someone who grinds sitting on a stool.
 
kuraki said:
It's nothing special. It's the first 2x72 I built tilted on it's side. Still just a single speed, I need to get a 3ph motor and then I'll run it off the same VFD my disc runs off.

The only trick thing about it is it was designed with a tilting hinge on that pedestal, and has a gas spring assist so you can flip it up or down with a couple fingers.
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There’s a 3ph 3hp lesson for sale in the knifemakers for sale section FYI
 
120 Acres said:
Like this:
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I had my grinder on the 1000lb Harbor Freight hydraulic table like this. Recently I had to use the table for something else and put the grinder on a foot locker(I grind sitting down). It’s about a foot and a half tall, which is perfect for me. I’ve found that I have a lot less vibration having it off the hydraulic lift table. I had the wheels locked when I used the table and it still shook considerably. Even on the 1000lb table. If you were going to need to grind at different heights, then it’s probably still the way to go. If you were going to grind at one height, I’d recommend building a solid stand for that one height
 
Thanks for the replys all. Looks like i have some great options to look into.
 
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