JET 8-Inch Industrial Bench Grinder, 3600 RPM, 1 HP, 115V 1Ph (Model IBG-8)

I've had it for about a month now, I bought this to use with a Trick Tools Multitool Belt & disk combination tool. My other grinder was an older Clark 8" 3450 rpm 8.0 amp 3/4 HP rated bench grinder. it could not handle the 2" x 36" belt sander for much in the way of metal deburring or corner shaping of anything over 1/8" in thickness gauge without bogging down. The work I planned to do with the trick tools multitool was too much for it so after much researching about I came to the Jet model IBG-8 1 hp 8 inch bench grinder model. Upon receiving, unboxing and assembling the Jet IBG-8 with the Multitool mounted in the process I have to admit I was impressed with the fit, finish, and build quality of this unit. I have run and worked with some really old Baldor heavy industrial bench grinders in the past when I work in a couple of different fabrication shops years ago, so I am familiar with what makes a better quality unit. This Jet unit comes across as a quality unit, runs smooth and fairly quite with power to spare using my new Multitool as well as a small bit of use on the remaining 60 grit 8" grinding wheel on the other side.The retainer/mounting plates for the grinding wheels are a thicker heavier milled set of plates as you would expect to find on a quality industrial grinder, no cheap pressed out basically oversized washers here, but the real deal. I did need to fiddle with the wheel set up and balance a bit, but followed their directions on it and did fine. Setting this unit up with the 8" 60 grit wheel on one side and the Multitool on the other after tuning up the wheel has it running very smooth, and quite. I have as of yet to do any deburring, sanding, or grinding with either the Multitool or the 8" wheel that showed the slightest strain or slow down on the grinder motor or speed. I have to date worked with 11ga. through 1/2" bar plate mild carbon steel on the belt grinder without so much as a bog down or motor strain of any kind during the operations. The motor comes up to full speed nearly instantaneously when you switch it on with no hesitation winding up to speed and maintaining it through out your work.Overall I would highly recommend it to a small shop operation, this one's a keeper! Maybe later I will edit and add a couple of photos!

Came up to speed quickly and quieted down to a low hum as it ran. Very powerful and no vibrations. This grinder is all business. Both wheels ran true and smooth. . The eye shields are large and very nice. Tool rests are good quality also. Heavy enough to stand alone but I bolted it down to my bench. So far no regrets. Well worth $259. I also purchased the LED light made by Jet for this unit and it shines a medium size bright light wherever you point it . I really like the light ($59), although I think it should have come with the grinder. Fast shipping from CPO Outlets.

I purchased this unit after reading reviews. It is very quiet and really appreciate the dust collection. This unit is very quiet and does not wobble as it described. Just a rock-solid machinery. I have many Jet tools, and I really appreciate the quality of the tools.

When I received the bench grinder, I needed it right away. It was packed very well. I unpacked it and set it on my bench without fastening it down because it is bigger and has a larger "footprint" than my old one. I am replacing an old JB Tools 3/4hp, 6" grinder that my Dad bought 50+yrs ago. It was awesome, until the 50+yr old motor caught on fire while using. Anyway, I decided to see if I could use the grinder with it just sitting on the bench. It is rather heavy and I wanted to see how smooth it ran. I turned it on and it was very quite and smooth running. I used it for for the small job and it didn't move on my bench. I chose this heavier duty grinder hoping that I won't have to buy another one and can pass it down to my grandson. I plan to swap on a wire wheel, but haven't yet. I still need to finish assembling everything. I like that most everything is metal. I would recommend this piece of equipment, especially for home shop use. When I say home shop, let me be a little more clear. My shop has 2 vehicle lifts, thousands of dollars worth of tools and tool boxes, specialty tools, test equipment, etc. I do a lot of fabrication work for myself, so when I buy a new tool or piece of equipment, I buy a good as I can afford. Sometimes I buy more than I can afford because I know its worth it in the long run. I would recommend this tool, no doubt.

A beast of a grinder: Heavy, Powerful, and Ultra Smooth Running. If not for the completely junk wheels it comes with, I would give it 5+ stars. Frankly, they would improve their image if they sold it without wheels. Based on packaging and a missing part, I'm pretty sure mine was previously returned and I can understand why because when I first turned it on, it wanted to vibrate off the table. Readjusted the wheels and it quieted down some; but when I took off the included wheels and put on a pair of CBNs, it became so smooth and quiet that you almost don't know it's running. This grinder will last 2 - 3 lifetimes - just dump the junk wheels it comes with.

Recieved the grinder well packed with no damage and a well written owners manual. I was surprised it came with a dust collector set up. I mounted on my old Harbor Fright pedestal wondering if would viberate around like my old grinder, but smooth as can be! Didn't like the rough, small work rests. Made and mounted 2 larger steel work pads, les bulbas power switch and grinder wheel cover supports, already drilled and taped for 3/8 nc-now perfect! Made in Taiwan not China, a big plus. Buy it, you won't be disappointed. One more comment--if Jet would have cut a square or hex at the mounting shaft end tightening/balancing of wheels would help so much!