WEN BG4280 5-Amp 8-Inch Variable Speed Bench Grinder with Flexible Work Light, Black,orange

I will allow that some buyers may have received defective unit, which resulted in a negative review. However, with the exception of a few minor details, the unit I received was just fine.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.

My woodworking hobby demands sharp tools. I wanted an 8" variable speed grinder to allow me to perform more refined grinding for my turning gouges, bench chisels, and plane blades. I outfitted the Wen with a oneway sharpening jig and upgraded one of the wheels to a NAGU CBN 180 grit wheel and could not be happier. The Wen is a solid machine with a comforting weight and solid feel despite the plastic case. Replacing the CBD wheel and installing the oneway jig system was simple. The WEN rumbles a little at start-up, but once the tool has achieved its target speed, it runs smooth as silk. For the price, this is an excellent variable speed bench grinder, I have no complaints.

I’ve been using the WEN BG4280 Bench Grinder for about six months now, and I’m thoroughly impressed with its performance. The 5-amp motor delivers plenty of power, and it handles tough tasks like sharpening mower blades with ease—it powers through them effortlessly. The variable speed control is a fantastic feature, letting me adjust the RPM for precision work on different materials.The grinder feels solid and stable during use, with minimal vibration, and the flexible work light is a great touch for added visibility. The 8-inch grinding wheels have held up well over time and continue to perform like new. For the price, this bench grinder is an exceptional value, and it’s become an essential part of my workshop. Highly recommend it

I bought the 8" Variable for $100 and it is a great grinder! For $100 dollars it is a solid bench grinder, I was expecting a small dinky thing however this thing is quite beefy. I'd say it weighs around 30-40 pounds and is pretty good for a made in China grinder. There was minimal vibration out of the box but it still existed. Upon closer inspection both wheels were wobbling center to left about a millimeter or two. I took both wheels off, the left wheel was fine but the right finer grit wheel was misshaped by about a millimeter according to my calipers. However I centered the bushings as best I could and tightened it down really well and the vibration has all but stopped. At lower RPM it vibrates the right plate guard but other then that it is fine. The left wheel no longer wobbles but the right wheel still has a slight wobble. I don't know about the cheaper version, but the Variable speed model is great and I have no regrets buying it.

Quality built machine, runs smooth and quiet, variable speed, easy to assemble tool rests and bit guide although the bit guide could be a tad beefier but overall happy with my purchase

I just got it, assembled it and used it to sharpen some lawn mower blades and chisels. It was sturdy and worked well. Some reviewers commented on having wobbly wheels, but I had none of that. It was quiet, with mimimal vibration. Some also didn't like the fact that the motor had to be turned on to use the worklight. (That's just a matter of post-switch vs. pre-switch wiring, and I was prepared to rewire it, but was pleasantly surprised to find that I didn't need to. When I plugged the grinder in, the worklight functioned independently of the motor switch.) The only change I would suggest is regarding the tool rests - they have notches which only allow for preset angles, rather than infinite angle adjustment against the wheel face. I overcame that by inserting a flat washer between the two notched components. Other than that, I'm quite happy with it. It also came with a wheel dresser.

Very nice grinder with lots of power.

purchased in January but didnt need it till today. pulled it out of the box and checked it over. used it for gently touching up some small pieces of sheet metal for about 3 minutes.shut it off and walked away happy as can be.about 30 minutes later turned it on again.i can hear it softly humming but thats it. wheels wont turn. wheels are tight and outlet is fine.disappointed.