Bench & Pedestal Grinding Wheels

Bench and pedestal grinding wheels support offhand grinding in metalworking shops, maintenance areas, and bench-grinder workstations. The available wheels are used for tasks including metal removal, deburring, shaping, sharpening, controlled grinding, and light stock removal, with options for steel, ferrous metals, carbide tooling, and nonferrous materials.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose a Grinding Wheel for Your Bench or Pedestal Setup

Start by matching the wheel diameter, thickness, and arbor hole to the grinder. Then compare abrasive material and grit according to the material and type of grinding work you need to perform.

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Popular examples in this category

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Use Cases

Support routine grinding tasks

These wheels are represented for sharpening tools, light stock removal, deburring, shaping, metal removal, and controlled grinding. Bench and pedestal formats support offhand grinding applications.

How to Choose

Match the wheel to the equipment and work

Confirm the required wheel diameter, thickness, and arbor-hole size first. Next, select aluminum oxide for the listed steel, ferrous-metal, and general-purpose applications, or silicon carbide for the listed carbide-tooling and nonferrous-material work.

Applications

Compare abrasive and grit options

Aluminum oxide options range from 36 to 100 grit in the represented selection. A 36-grit wheel is listed for medium to light stock removal, while 60-grit wheels support light removal, deburring, shaping, and sharpening; the 100-grit option is listed for controlled grinding and sharpening.

Additional Info

Review mounting details closely

Listed arbor options include fixed 1-inch, 1-1/4-inch, and 1-1/2-inch holes, plus nested-bushing options that fit 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch arbor mounts. Several aluminum oxide wheels have a vitrified bond intended to support long service life.

6–12 in.Wheel diameters

Represented wheel diameters span 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12 inches.

36–100Grit range

Available represented grit options run from 36 through 100.

2Abrasive materials

Choose from aluminum oxide and silicon carbide options.

4Nested bushing mounts

Certain wheels fit 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch arbors.

Comparison Guide

Compare the represented wheel options

Use this overview to narrow the selection by abrasive material, grit, and the applications stated for each wheel type.

Wheel optionAvailable represented detailsListed applications
Aluminum oxide, 36 grit6-, 8-, and 12-inch wheel options; selected 8-inch options include nested bushingsMedium to light stock removal, material removal, sharpening, and general-purpose grinding
Aluminum oxide, 46 to 100 grit46-, 60-, 80-, 90-, and 100-grit options across 6-, 7-, 8-, 10-, and 12-inch sizesRoutine sharpening, light stock removal, deburring, shaping, and controlled grinding
Silicon carbide, 60 grit12-inch by 2-inch wheel formatOffhand grinding on carbide tooling and nonferrous materials; light stock removal, deburring, shaping, and sharpening
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Step 1

Confirm wheel size and arbor compatibility

Choose a wheel that matches the grinder’s required format. The represented wheel diameters are 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12 inches, with multiple thicknesses and arbor-hole sizes available.

  • 6-inch wheels include 1-inch-arbor and nested-bushing options.
  • 8-inch wheels include 3/4-inch-thick and 1-inch-thick formats, as well as nested-bushing options.
  • 10-inch wheels are represented with 1-1/4-inch arbor holes.
  • 12-inch wheels include 1-1/2-inch arbor-hole options and 2-inch-thick formats.
Step 2

Select the abrasive for the material

The category includes aluminum oxide and silicon carbide abrasive wheels. Aluminum oxide is represented for general-purpose grinding work on steel, ferrous metals, sharpening, and light stock removal. Silicon carbide is represented for carbide tooling and nonferrous materials.

  • Choose aluminum oxide for the listed steel and ferrous-metal applications.
  • Choose silicon carbide for the listed carbide-tooling and nonferrous-material applications.
  • Vitrified aluminum oxide options are represented for general bench grinding and routine sharpening.
Step 3

Align grit with the task

Grit choices represented in this category include 36, 46, 60, 80, 90, and 100 grit. Product summaries identify different uses across the range, from stock removal and general-purpose work to controlled grinding and sharpening.

  • 36 grit is listed for coarse grinding and medium to light stock removal.
  • 46 grit is listed for routine sharpening and general grinding.
  • 60 grit is listed for light stock removal, deburring, shaping, and sharpening.
  • 100 grit is listed for controlled grinding and sharpening.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What wheel diameters are represented in this category?

The represented products include 6-inch, 7-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch wheel diameters.

When should I consider aluminum oxide?

The aluminum oxide wheels are represented for general-purpose grinding on steel and ferrous metals, as well as tool sharpening and light stock removal.

What is the silicon carbide wheel listed for?

The 60-grit silicon carbide wheel is listed for offhand grinding on carbide tooling and nonferrous materials.

Which arbor sizes are available?

Listed fixed arbor-hole sizes include 1 inch, 1-1/4 inches, and 1-1/2 inches. Some wheels use nested bushings for 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch mounts.

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