Charnwood BG8 8" Bench Grinder, 550w, 20mm greystone, 40mm whitestone
The Charnwood BG8 Bench Grinder is a robust 8″ diameter grinder designed for grinding, sharpening, and shaping tools in the workshop. With coarse and fine wheels, a powerful motor, and safety features, it is ideal for woodturners and general workshop use.
Features:
- 550 W quiet induction motor for smooth and powerful operation
- 20 mm wide coarse grey Aluminium Oxide wheel for rapid material removal
- 40 mm wide fine white stone wheel for sharpening heat-sensitive tools (HSS)
- Adjustable spark guards and eye shields (one with 3× magnifier)
- Adjustable tool rests for precise support and positioning
- Integral mains-powered work light on a flexible shaft
- Built-in coolant tray for tool cooling
- Wheel dressing tool included for reshaping and maintaining wheels
- Stable rubber feet platform; can be bench-mounted via 2 points
Specifications:
- Product Code: BG8
- Barcode: 5060486046911
- Wheel Sizes: Coarse 20 mm, Fine 40 mm
- Motor: 550 W quiet induction
- Power Cable Length: 1.75 m
- Mounting: Rubber feet or bench-secured via 2 points
- Recommended PPE: Eye protection, dust mask when grinding
Applications:
- Sharpening woodturning tools and chisels
- Shaping metal and wood tools
- Removing material quickly with coarse wheel
- Precision sharpening of HSS and heat-sensitive tools with fine wheel
- Polishing or buffing (with optional wheel attachment)
- Close-up detailed work using magnifying eye shield