The bench grinder is the undergraduate philosophy major of the workshop: a machine that's obvious, abrasive, and designed to grind every item it encounters to an attenuated shell of its former self.

Bench grinders aren’t for everyone. Some of us still like to keep our tools sharp by hand with grinding stones and metal files. We’re new to the bench grinder market, because that’s how we did things, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The humble bench grinder is a staple of the handy-person’s home shop, largely due to ...