Manufacturer | WEN |
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Part Number | 4280 |
Item Weight | 41 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 16.5 x 10.5 x 16 inches |
Item model number | 4280 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | Variable Speed |
Color | Black |
Style | 2017 Model |
Pattern | Grinder |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Measurement System | Metric |
Special Features | variable-speed |
Usage | grinding |
Included Components | Bench grinder, 36-grit wheel, 80-grit wheel |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 2 years |
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WEN 4280 5-Amp 8-Inch Variable Speed Bench Grinder with Work Light
Brand | WEN |
Style | 2017 Model |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 41 Pounds |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 3400 RPM |
About this item
- 5-amp variable speed motor goes anywhere from 2000 to 3400 RPM
- Slower speeds maximize precision while high speeds help with fast material removal
- Includes an 80-grit and a 36-grit 8-inch by 1-inch grinding wheel
- Flexible work light helps keep your workpiece illuminated during operation
- Sturdy cast iron base with mounting holes prevents wobbling and walking
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Value for money | 4.2 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Safety Features | — | 4.4 | 5.0 | — | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Built in light | — | 4.4 | 5.0 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 |
Easy to assemble | 4.3 | 4.5 | — | 4.3 | — | — |
Noise level | — | 4.3 | — | — | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | AC | AC |
max rotational speed | 3400 rpm | 3400 rpm | — | 3400 rpm | 3450 rpm | 3450 rpm |
style | 2017 Model | Variable Speed | 8'' Bench Grinder | 2021 Model | Bench Grinder | 2021 Model |
weight | 41 pounds | — | — | 41 pounds | 16 pounds | 30.5 pounds |
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WEN 4280 5 Amp 8" Variable Speed Bench Grinder with Work Light
Remember when you spent all that money replacing dull rusty tools? From deburring ragged edges to cleaning objects to sharpening blades, the WEN 8-Inch Variable Speed Bench Grinder with Work Light is the ideal companion for any workshop. These machines allow for simple resuscitation of dull blades, scissors, screwdrivers, and more. Compact yet powerful, the WEN 8-Inch Variable Speed Bench Grinder provides reliability even in the face of the most difficult tasks.
With our quiet 5-amp motor, expect quick startups and smooth performance. Change the variable speed anywhere from 2000 to 3400 RPM with the simple turn of a knob. The faster speeds are ideal for deburring unwanted material and rust removal while the lower speeds help achieve a precise sharp edge to knives and tools.
Built with you in mind, our design makes wheel guard removal as simple as possible for easy wheel changes. The included eye guards can adjust to prevent them from interfering with your project while the flexible work light helps to illuminate your grinding for an increase in accuracy and precision.
Features:
- 5-amp variable speed motor goes anywhere from 2000 to 3400 RPM
- Slower speeds maximize precision while high speeds help with fast material removal
- Includes an 80-grit and a 36-grit 8-inch by 1-inch grinding wheel
- Flexible work light helps keep your workpiece illuminated during operation
- Sturdy cast iron base with mounting holes prevents wobbling and walking
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ASIN | B01M9FVT0W |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #59,982 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #10 in Power Bench Grinders |
Date First Available | October 26, 2016 |
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Remember when you spent all that money replacing dull rusty tools? From deburring ragged edges to cleaning objects to sharpening blades, the WEN 8-Inch Variable Speed Bench Grinder with Work Light is the ideal companion for any workshop. These machines allow for simple resuscitation of dull blades, scissors, screwdrivers, and more. Compact yet powerful, the WEN 8-Inch Variable Speed Bench Grinder provides reliability even in the face of the most difficult tasks. Our package includes two 8-inch by 1-inch wheels: an 80-grit wheel for material removal and general purpose grinding and a coarse 36-grit wheel for faster material removal. With our quiet 5-amp motor, expect quick startups and smooth performance. Change the variable speed anywhere from 2000 to 3400 RPM with the simple turn of a knob. The faster speeds are ideal for deburring unwanted material and rust removal while the lower speeds help achieve a precise sharp edge to knives and tools. Built with you in mind, our design makes wheel guard removal as simple as possible for easy wheel changes. The included eye guards can adjust to prevent them from interfering with your project while the flexible work light helps to illuminate your grinding for an increase in accuracy and precision. And because its a WEN product, your 8-Inch Variable Speed Bench Grinder comes backed by a two year warranty, a nationwide network of skilled service technicians and a friendly customer phone line. No need to waste anymore money on new tools. The WEN 8-Inch Variable Speed Bench Grinder with Work Light revives all of your tools back to their sharp original state. Remember when your blades could actually cut through something? Remember WEN.
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"Very nice 6" grinder for light users & easy speed adjustment.Good value for money for DIY users like myself" Read more
"...For $100 dollars it is a solid bench grinder, I was expecting a small dinky thing however this thing is quite beefy...." Read more
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Customers appreciate the value of the disc grinder tool. They say it's a great investment and well made for the money.
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"Best value for the money even if the tool rests at each wheel and the eye guards are somewhat flimsy--can be replaced at a later date if needed...." Read more
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Customers like the speed of the disc grinder tool. They mention that it has a very quiet motor, good speed control, and has great options as being variable speed. The grinder runs smoothly and has easy speed adjustment. It has s good speed range for sharpening chisels, wood turning tools, and mower blades. Customers also appreciate the convenience of a variable speed grinder, which is usually found for an additional premium.
"Very nice 6" grinder for light users & easy speed adjustment.Good value for money for DIY users like myself" Read more
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"...Assembly was easy with a good basic manual. Bolted it to my work bench and it ran in all speeds with little vibration. The two abrasive wheels..." Read more
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"...Both wheels are properly balanced and quiet running; easy to setup...." Read more
"...It works very well with just very minimum wobble on the left wheel, an easy fix, vibration is almost nonexistent at any speed, AWESOME !!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power of the disc grinder. They mention that it has plenty of power, with a powerful motor. Some say that the grinder is not under powered and runs quietly.
"I like the grinder. It’s powerful and works as described...." Read more
"...Overall, though, it is BIG and POWERFUL and has little vibration and I rate this one a 5 out of 5." Read more
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"...It’s powerful and works as described. It does have a nasty vibration part way up and down the RPM range but it doesn’t impede performance...." Read more
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"...Upon closer inspection both wheels were wobbling center to left about a millimeter or two...." Read more
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Customers are mixed about the performance of the disc grinder. Some mention that it works well with just very minimum wobble on the left wheel, while others say that it lacks power.
"...Motor gets about as warm as you would expect but not hot, works great and it’s a beast. Impressed, and satisfied." Read more
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Good value for money for DIY users like myself
Right off the bat, except for a few small differences, this grinder seems to be the same one Grizzly sells for $160.00, plus $19.00 shipping. The differences are that the Grizzly has different wheel grits and does not come with either a dressing tool or an extra tool rest. Plus, the Grizzly owners manual is much better than the Wen. I don't mean to put Grizzly down here because their customer support is outstanding. But if money is tight, you CAN save $69.00 on Wen vrs the Grizzly, which would allow you to buy a couple of extra wheels and a diamond grit dressing tool if you want,
Some buyers have complained that the light won't work unless the main power switch is turned on. Wen apparently has taken note of this because on the unit I received you can turn the light on whether or not the main power switch is turned on.
Both wheels wobble side to side a very small amount. But this doesn't cause any noticeable vibration. I will eventually bolt the unit to a home made stand. Surprisingly however, the grinder I got runs so smoothly and is heavy enough that I can use it for the time being sitting directly on its rubber feet on my work bench.
I had a definite reason for buying this grinder. I am just beginning to take up turning and got a great deal on a used Delta 1460 wood lathe. However I have found that a set of the best lathe chisels are going to run north of $350.00. I decided instead to buy this grinder and a set of HSS chisels from Harbor Freight for $64.00. The chisels are really quite nice except they are useless unless you sharpen them first. So now I have lathe chisels that work just fine, plus a dandy grinder - all for maybe half what a deluxe set of chisels would have cost.
Update:
I had much the same experience as another reviewer with this WEN grinder who uses a Wolverine with it. Surprisingly good for the money. I have a Wolverine Grind N' Hone system and mounting it was easy by simply installing the WEN on a ply board and putting the rubber feet from the WEN on the bottom of the ply board and then setting up the Wolverine--it will be a little off center of the wheel but this is not an issue. Works like a charm. No vibration with the feet on the WEN, some mild vibration with the feet on the ply board but overall good. Very quiet. I trued the grey wheel and will replace it anyway for a high quality ceramic one but I would do that for most of the grinders under $300 on the market anyway. One issue that was likely a very "cheap" design decision: the light does not come on unless you switch on the grinder wheel! Think about it for 1 second..., yah, you got it. So why did their design team not get it?! For that its a 4/5 stars.
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I bought this mainly for repairing and making throwing knives. The two different stones are perfect for the task. The variable speed is also great and makes it much easier as I prefer to keep the speed lower for sharpening. The light and all the other features it comes with just add to it.
The 8” size is bigger than what I really need but don’t regret it at all. Very solidly built and very smooth running.
Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2019
I bought this mainly for repairing and making throwing knives. The two different stones are perfect for the task. The variable speed is also great and makes it much easier as I prefer to keep the speed lower for sharpening. The light and all the other features it comes with just add to it.
The 8” size is bigger than what I really need but don’t regret it at all. Very solidly built and very smooth running.