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I definitely know and agree about Craftsman outsourcing every single thing they sell. But those two items look completely different, other than that they are 6" grinders. Just look at the details of...
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This Wen from Amazon for $42.34 appears to be the same grinder....
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I just went to parts catalog... several have the same motors, housing, shafts, bearings, switches and end guards. Some of the cradle bases, guards and tool rests are different; some are cast and...
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Thanks for supplying this video, it was very informative.
I was surprised at how well the Multipurpose Irwin Vise held up in the video (product link). Similar to the HF Forged vise that I...
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Been needing another one that doesn't wobble as much. In for one.
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1/6 hp? What’s that even good for? Sharpening pencils?
I use them to sharpen knives, mower blades and even a little bit of stock removal when shaping knives. This would likely be useless for any...
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Have one of these and they are quite weak. Would spend a bit more to get a more powerful motor
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Can I sharpen a 42" lawn mower blades with this?
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Just want one for mower blades. Do the job?
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Are you sure it cost less??? After watching the DIY1 video, I added up the cost.
Wood = $5.00
Table Saw = $150.00
JigSaw = $50.00
Oscillating Spindle Sander = $200.00
Regular Drill = $50.00...
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I used to love Sears, especially back when there were 6 Sears stores within 25 miles of where I lived. I shopped there regularly, especially for tools.
Now I rarely have anything good to say for...
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not to point out the obvious, but isn't that the case for everything.
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I’ve tried one of those from Amazon but my mower blade is pretty rough and dinged. I’ve seen people on YouTube use a angle grinder and they get pretty nice results.
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This worked well enough for me and is a lot cheaper if you're not using the bench grinder for anything else:...
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Debating if I should get this or one of the HarborFreight one.
The HarborFreight one is 1/2 HP and 1/3 HP. Much cheaper after 20% or 25% coupons.
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Crappy grinder with no power. I own the 1/4 hp version which is stronger but still weak. Also this unit is normally 79.99 not the hundred and something they show on here. Shop around...
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Maybe I'm just blind...anyone know how many Amps this is? I couldn't find it in the description or Specs.
Would like to know as well. My friend has a HF unit and it wobbles like crazy. Not sure if...
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I have the 1/2 HP one from Harbor Freight. Unless mine is defective it will easily stall when trying to sharpen a chisel.
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As crazy as it sounds i have 5 sears within 20 miles of my house and 3 withiin 10 miles. I think i may be one of the few places where sears is still fairly common.
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I believe Stanley black & decker purchased the Craftsman brand. I would assume they will (hopefully) honor warranty issues? Additionally, I started seeing Craftsman tools in Lowes. Not sure if that...
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I didn't order a grinder I ordered a gyro
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Retail does not have to be a race to the bottom. It is possible to run a decent retail shop, make money, and continue on. Sure, every retailer is suffering at least a little bit right now but it's...
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Not avail for pickup or ship to my zip (Cent Ark). Sears availability continues to dwindle. Hope others can get some of the lingering deals as the SHC ship continues to sink.
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Just turn it on and it will grow to 8 inches :lol:
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2.1A motor.
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6 in is small any 8?
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It needs a spacer which they don’t make anymore but I suppose it can’t be hard to fabricate
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I have the same one except with variable speed that I paid $60 a few years ago. It has been good for everything I have used it for.
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yes, back in you grampa days sears was the king. but over the years things just did not workout for the giant kingdom, they did however made ends meet year after year. that is of course until an evil...
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They are many retailers that did not make it, all you have to do is google it. Main reason for collapse was "inability to adapt". 10 years ago sears looked like 20 years ago, and 20 years ago it...
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I wouldn't call it "inability" so much as "unwillingness". The employees knew that the stores needed new lighting, new sales terminals, new ways to help customers. Yet they reached out to corporate...
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Finally, a Sears FP deal in many months after all Sears and Kmart stores in my area closed their doors :)
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Repped for providing info on this.
Here's a video of these adaptors in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_uhiEaDRqQ
Anyone know of a good deal on a bench vise? I need to get one but...
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cost less and more versatile and with much better power DIY1 , DIY2
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Harbor Freight 8" 3/4 HP grinder is 40 bucks after 20% off.... seems like a much better deal
https://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-bench-grinder-39798.html
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I love how you implied that "we laughed" at Sears (past tense).
some of us never stopped laughing . . . :lol: . . . .
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It is really hard to compare.
The Craftsman is very low power but otherwise a grinder with nice features. I would buy this if I only did small grinding tasks or just did not use it much.
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