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Pros

The craftsman variable speed grinder has a wire wheel instead of a second stone wheel. Sears also conveniently sells several different grit wheels including the buffing wheel for polishing metal. The light is not only great for the grinder, but i also...  Read More

It's not too bulky and it gets the job done for my needs. The rests are easily removable as well as the shields. The motor itself seems ok and the safety features, including switch key, are an improvement for the most part; more of a guard around the ...  Read More



Cons

The grinder looks like it was repackaged. It was made in china.

The work light is all but useless, if you try to use normal incandescent bulbs. The variable speed feature turned into fixed speed after a very few hours of use, and jammed at the fastest speed. The lamp is worthless because the neck is so loose the v...  Read More

Even the plastic water cooling tray fits poorly into its slot and therefore wobbles. First the wire wheel side vibrates excessively. Makes awful sound at higher speeds.

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Quality


As far as the quality goes, mine is solid - the motor is plenty powerful and the adjustable speed makes it versatile.


I have to tell you, this is far more tool than i had expected to get for the price and i am very happy with the result.


Makes annoying sound when running, and did not come with the 'quick release' for changing the wheels, like it said it did.


I bought a cheap grinder from hf, got it home and was very disappointed.

Price


At the time of this review, the price is nearly twice what i paid for the unit.

Packaging/appearance


Quick assembly, works fine right out of the box.


Had to drill new bolt holes in the stand.

Competitiveness


I've had mine for close to 10 years and it still runs like a champ.


Great product, i bought from sears, because of the price difference.

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  • This product had a total of 106 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 25 2022.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I advise not to use it without eye protection


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Not strong enough for pressure work and the bulb needs to be a small one otherwise it sticks out


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It is not professional grade and you should get better stones for it but it does the job


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    So glad i convinced my boo to wait and buy a craftsman


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Makes annoying sound when running and did not come with the quick release for changing the wheels like it said it did


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I had difficulty grinding a larger axe at certain angles and the motor found itself in the way of exactly where i wanted to place my tool


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I also think this unit benefits from anchoring to a work surface since its weight isnt enough to hold it in place when you really get your grinding action on


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    At the time of this review the price is nearly twice what i paid for the unit

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