TruePower 199 Mini Multi Purpose Bench Grinder and Polisher with Flexible Shaft, Tool Rest and Safety Guard, 3-Inch

i bought this thing half expecting for it to be junk but it really is a nice little (VERY little) bench to grinder. its definitely not for heavy use but i have used it on decent gauge metal and as long as you dont try to hog out too much material at once, it will do the job. the flex shaft was a very pleasant surprise. it really doesn't bog down much at all when in use.... i see this more as a decent flex shaft tool that happens to have a grinder and buffing wheel attached to it haha. all jokes aside i am pleased with this product. it is definitely not for heavy use but for people with very little space or hobbies that require small precise work this would work great!

I use this as a sharpening station for putting super sharp edges on my woodcarving knives. I did not attach the rotary tool and took off both wheels so that I could put on a wooden wheel with leather glues to the edge and a cloth brush wheel on the other. This setup is fantastic and with the variable speed capability of the unit, it allows me to get the right speed for various knife, v-tool and gouge sharpening. The unit has worked very well for me since I got it recently.

Nice unit did not work for our family use.

This is not your normal bench top grinder, it is about half the size...BUT it has adjustable speed, comes with a stone and abrasive wheel, and has the hand grinder extension, I just got it and really like it. It works well I am glad I got it, the price is fair

Bogs down with slightest pressure; which makes the variable speed kind of useless, you have to set the speed on high so it doesn't completely stop. Very small work areas because of the housing design. Works great for small, LIGHT duty projects. I get enough use out of it, otherwise it wouldn't be worth the cost.

My one tip before you buy would be to understand what you are getting; this thing is very small so don't buy it then complain that there's no room to work on it. It's a 3" wheel people. That being said I got a diamond grit cutting wheel and have been using this to cut down glass covers for light fixtures at my work. Instead of buying the "correct" part for $50 a piece I got some that were close for $7 on Grainger and about 5-10 minutes work to grind off a good bit from the edges and we're in business. No problems with the speed adjustment or the flexible attachment on mine.

I have a large grinder in my shed, but as I have a small work area in my basement, I was looking for a small grinder for there as well. This little 3" grinder really fits the bill, and I use it more than the larger one I have. It does just about everything I need and more. For the price and it's performance, it's the BOSS. Hell, it does everything, but make breakfast. SUPER!

This is a great little grinder for smaller items that are difficult to handle. The added extension which acts similar to a dremel tool allows for very exact and precision work on small parts. This is the perfect addition to any home hobby/ or professional shop. Great value and function in a small package.