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Grinders remove material through abrasion. Angle grinders handle broad surfaces and cutting. Bench grinders sit on the workbench for sharpening and shaping. Die grinders fit into tight spaces for detail work at high RPM. The category spans handheld, stationary, and compact rotary tools.
Stationary grinder bolted to a workbench with two wheels: one coarse for shaping, one fine for sharpening. Sizes run 6-inch and 8-inch.
Compare Bench GrindersSmall, high-speed rotary tool for grinding, polishing, porting, and deburring metal. Runs 20,000-30,000 RPM in cordless or pneumatic configurations.
Compare Die GrindersWe cover Bench Grinders, Die Grinders. Each type handles different work. Browse the sections below to find what fits your projects.
DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, and Bosch rank high in aggregated user reviews for durability and output. Ryobi and Craftsman hit lower price points and work well for people who use their tools a few times a month.
Brushless motors run cooler, last longer, and squeeze more runtime out of the same battery. They cost more upfront but pay for themselves in reduced maintenance. If you use your tools weekly or more, go brushless. For occasional weekend use, brushed is fine.
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