Large Bench Grinder.....whats it worth?

[77Mini]

I have a Sioux 8" bench grinder. It is a 3/4hp unit that looks similar to a Baldor grinder. It seems that these industrial type units fetch a fair buck. I am thinking about selling it and getting something a little different. How much would something like this be worth?

 

[American Locomotive]

What did you plan on getting instead?

 

[77Mini]

What did you plan on getting instead?

Probably something a little smaller. 6" or 8" Dewalts look pretty nice.

Wouldn't mind freeing up a few dollars to put towards some other garage type things.

 

[1982fxr]

Local markets determine a lot. If that were mine, where I live, it would take about $250 to pry that away from me. Might take one weekend to sell, might take four months. Those are dang good grinders.

And yeah, what is your idea for replacement? Arguably Baldor or some of the real heavy duty Doerr with the peaked shaft housings are about the only thing better. Arguably.

 

[1982fxr]

Probably something a little smaller. 6" or 8" Dewalts look pretty nice.

Wouldn't mind freeing up a few dollars to put towards some other garage type things.

Ok just saw this. If I was doing the same I would try for cman or any of the old USA grinders and just search for a deal. Maybe one that is cosmetocally rough and not gonna fetch as much when you buy it. Those dewalts---ehhhh.

 

[454ragtop]

Weird, why would you want to get rid of that top quality made in USA grinder for an Asian import? That grinder will probably outlive you, a Dewalt not so much. And if you're the one grinding aluminum, please don't, if it doesn't spark, don't use a grinder, use a sander.

 

[exmaxima1]

That grinder looks very much like a Wissota. What is the Serial Number?

 

[American Locomotive]

Probably something a little smaller. 6" or 8" Dewalts look pretty nice.

Wouldn't mind freeing up a few dollars to put towards some other garage type things.

You'd be doing yourself a huge disservice by trading that grinder for an 8" DeWalt. You'd probably get $200 tops for that grinder in the used market. $200 is going to get you a junky imported grinder with over-inflated horsepower ratings and cheap flimsy steady rests that aren't aligned correctly to the stones.

To buy a new grinder equivalent to that one in terms of power and quality, you're going to have to shell out near $700-800.

 

[jabberwoki]

Don`t sell it the new stuff is not worth a Tinkers damn.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

Keep it! You'll be glad you did in the end.

 

[rnscustom]

All the new cheaper grinders have lousy rests , never sell a tool , just buy another

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I wouldn't get rid of it myself.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

What do you guys use grinders for anyways? I use belt sanders (Ameribrade 2x72, Rockwell 6x48, Kalamazoo 1x42 and Apex 20 disc and Kalamazoo 10 disc) for grinding.

For wire wheels I use buffers so I can actually get the part all angle-dangle in there.

I realize not everyone is going to buy all the belt sanders I have, but shoot, even the cheap HF 6x48? Or whatever it is is much better than a 6 or 8" grinding stone on grinder. Hell, I'd rather have the mini hf 4" belt sander.

I'd sell the damn thing. Get a buffer and belt. Or Kalamazoo combo...

 

[1982fxr]

What do you guys use grinders for anyways? I use belt sanders (Ameribrade 2x72, Rockwell 6x48, Kalamazoo 1x42 and Apex 20 disc and Kalamazoo 10 disc) for grinding.

For wire wheels I use buffers so I can actually get the part all angle-dangle in there.

I realize not everyone is going to buy all the belt sanders I have, but shoot, even the cheap HF 6x48? Or whatever it is is much better than a 6 or 8" grinding stone on grinder. Hell, I'd rather have the mini hf 4" belt sander.

I'd sell the damn thing. Get a buffer and belt. Or Kalamazoo combo...

I keep the stone on the right side, take all guards off the left side and put a wire wheel on that side for maximum wire wheeling clearance. PPE is key. I can't clean a rusty crusty vise leadscrew with a belt sander. And some ************* grizzly buffer is not in the same league for power wire wheeling as something like the op has.

Jmho as always.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I keep the stone on the right side, take all guards off the left side and put a wire wheel on that side for maximum wire wheeling clearance. PPE is key. I can't clean a rusty crusty vise leadscrew with a belt sander. And some ************* grizzly buffer is not in the same league for power wire wheeling as something like the op has.

Jmho as always.

clean leadscrew with a sander is difficult: I agree. But that's why I talked about running wire wheels on buffers. My workpiece always hit the motor casing on bench grinders. Got a couple 3/4 to 1.5 hp Baldor Buffers and those things have pretty long shafts.

 

[1982fxr]

clean leadscrew with a sander is difficult: I agree. But that's why I talked about running wire wheels on buffers. My workpiece always hit the motor casing on bench grinders. Got a couple 3/4 to 1.5 hp Baldor Buffers and those things have pretty long shafts.

Baldor buffers have been my goal for a long time but I just can't find any out here. Maybe someday. My main grinder is usually the one with the longest shafts for exactly the reason you described. Beggars can't be choosers I guess. And I don't have the funds to buy a new Baldor buffer so it is what it is over here on Taylor street.

 

[77Mini]

I have aso thought about keeping this one and taking the guards etc off to use it as a buffer.

 

[bob15]

Leave it as-is and use it.

To sell this 8" to buy a different 8" is nuts......

 

[tarbellb]

Reminds me of when I bought a set of FJ crusier rims off Craigslist for my 2003 Tacoma.

Came over, handed the guy $125 for 5 full size, OEM genuine, perfect condition, machined aluminum wheels. One even had the new factory full size spare tire.

Looked over at his "upgrade"... they were some generic off brand, typical blacked out cast aluminum (heavy) with fake bead locks, oversized and with a lesser tire.

Grabbed my lighter, nicer wheels and brand new tire and took off.

Anyways, dont sell that grinder for a anything store bought these days.