What are the opinions of using a Foley Belsaw model 1055 as a light to mid-duty grinder? I believe it has a 4" wheel and a larger 8" wheel coupled to a 1/2 hp 6.2 amp motor? I don't know the arbor size, or if I can mount wheels of other sizes. There seems to be one available for $100. Or should I hold out for a real grinder? Thanks
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Foley-Belsaw - any good?
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ken w.
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If you go on the Foley-Belsaw website you will see how expensive this tool is.I have 2 of these that I got off CL for less than $100.00 each.They were a steal.Great machines , well built and kinda simple to use after you use it awhile.If it was near me I would jump on it.
Packard V8
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What are the opinions of using a Foley Belsaw model 1055 as a light to mid-duty grinder? I believe it has a 4" wheel and a larger 8" wheel coupled to a 1/2 hp 6.2 amp motor? I don't know the arbor size, or if I can mount wheels of other sizes. There seems to be one available for $100. Or should I hold out for a real grinder? Thanks
Yes, despite the $900 retail price, it's just a Craftsman block grinder in disguise. I've got two of them and use one as a medium duty grinder and the other for saw sharpening. They accept standard wheels.
Yes, they're worth $100 only if you get the saw sharpening tooling with them. I've bought and sold a couple of bare grinders on stands for less than $100. There are always sellers who research what F-B flogs them for, but don't fall for that. F-B have been great marketers of overpriced promises for many years, but how many guys do you know who've gotten rich sharpening saws in their garage?
jack vines
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