CHARNWOOD BG8 8" Bench Grinder, 20mm Grey Stone, 40mm White Stone

Bench Grinder with 8″ diameter wheels, can be used for all grinding, sharpening and shaping tasks around the workshop.

550w Quiet Induction Motor

20mm Wide Coarse Grey Stone

40mm Wide Fine White Stone

Adjustable Spark Guards

Adjustable Eye Shields

Adjustable Tool Rest

Integral Mains Powered Work Light

Built-In Coolant Tray

Wheel Dressing Tool

The white stone helps to prevent heat build up and is used for sharpening heat sensitive tools such as High Speed Steel (HSS).

The other end of the grinder is fitted with a coarse Aluminium Oxide grey stone for fast removal of material. Perfect if you get a chipped chisel tip and need to remove a lot of material.

The grinder is driven by a smooth and quiet induction motor with ample power for all sharpening and grinding operations.

An integral work light on a flexible shaft ensures that the work area is well lit at all times.

The grinder sits on 4 rubber feet to provide a stable platform. It can also be secured to a work bench using the 2 mounting points provided.

Supplied with spark guards, eye shields (1 with magnifier), tool rests, coolant tray, wheel dresser, 1.75m cable and UK 3 pin plug.

Charnwood BG8 Specification

Motor (Induction) 550w (0.75hp)

Voltage 220~240v, 50hz

Max. Continuous Run Time 30 minutes

No Load Speed 2850rpm

Spindle Diameter 15.88mm (5/8″)

Wheel Diameter 200mm (8″)

Wheel Width Grey (Coarse) 20mm

Wheel Width White (Fine) 40mm

Wheel GritGrey (Coarse) 60g

Wheel Grit White (Fine) 100g

Assembled Dimensions (WxDxH) 420mm x 320mm x 360mm

Shipping Dimensions (WxDxH) 500mm x 360mm x 340mm

Weight 18kg

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This product is also available in a 6″ version with 250w motor.