Every Shop Needs One. A grinder is a fundamental tool in any workshop, whether that’s a one-person woodworking shop or a weld and fabricate affair. Even the DIY crowd will find a grinder useful for cleaning up an old chisel or putting a fresh edge on a lawnmower blade.
Solid and Massive. Unlike some benchtop grinders, the Laguna G8 has more mass thanks to the heavy-duty cast iron base. Plus - the wide stance and rubber feet help minimize vibration. The net result is precise and stable grinding for all your workshop needs. But the G8 offers more features that make it stand out from the pack.
Features-Packed. A convenient 2-speed switch lets you easily choose between 1725rpm on low, which is great for precision work and honing a sharp edge. Or select 3450rpm on high for rapid stock removal and coarse grinding jobs. This might just be the most useful feature of the G8 GRINDER, and you’ll certainly appreciate the two speeds for different applications. But that’s not all the new G8 grinder has in store for you.
Wide and Stable. The sturdy cast aluminum tool rests are extra-wide to handle just about any grinding, buffing or honing job. That wide ledge means you won’t inadvertently move your tool too far, and risk losing that perfect edge. Another noteworthy feature – the locking knobs are not only tool-free, but adjustable after tightened, so they’re never in your way. I guess it’s no surprise Laguna got their tool rests right, after all they’ve been making the industry’s best wood lathes for years.
Magnify Your View. One shield comes with a 3X magnification built-in, so you can see the details of your work. That’s important for precision jobs with the fine 120-grit aluminum oxide wheel on the right side. Mill a razors edge in record time with all the handy features on the G8 GRINDER.
The Job is Clear. A plain acrylic shield on the left makes sense paired with a 60-grit coarse aluminum oxide grinding wheel. Quickly adjust the angle and fore-aft position of the tool rest, and go to work. Plus, upper deflectors direct sparks and debris downward and away from the operator.
Fit and Finish. Laguna is known for all sorts of work lights with a high-end look and feel. While the polished aluminum bezels on this LED light may be too pretty for a grinder, the functional light it throws out is much appreciated. Being able to clearly see your work is half the battle, and this flexible stem LED light is a huge benefit.
See the Light. Just push the red button and the bright LED light comes on. What you’ll really appreciate though – the light is hard-wired to the grinder. This means there’s only one power cord to plug in, which is a big convenience when outlets get crowded in the shop.
Large Diameter Wheels. This grinder is built differently from the ground up. Unlike light-duty 6” grinders, the G8 features massive 8” x 1” wide grinding wheels, for effortless shaping and sharpening. Plus, the G8 uses industrial-grade bearings for whisper-quiet and nearly vibration-free operation. Honestly, the 1/2hp motor is so smooth and well-balanced, you hardly know it’s running. As well as the included 60 and 120 grit grinding wheels, optional accessories such as CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) grinding wheel, buffing wheels, and wire wheels are also available.
Mount Up! Rubber feet on the base of the G8 dampen vibration, and isolate the tool from your bench. You can temporarily clamp the grinder in place, or fix it permanently with bolts. Luckily, slotted openings through the base of the grinder make that an easy job.
Dressing Tool Storage. Every detail of the G8 seems to be carefully thought out and integrated into the overall function of the tool. A diamond dressing tool is included for cleaning up the aluminum oxide wheels after repeated use. Plus – the dressing tool conveniently stores on the back of the grinder - so it’s never in the way, yet always close at hand.
Capable Grinder. If an 8” bench grinder is on the wish list this year, you won’t find a more feature-packed or capable model on the market. If the low noise and virtually vibration-free operation aren’t enough to sway you, the two-speed modes, 3X magnifying lens, and premium aluminum-clad LED light surely will. Shop for your next great tool at https://lagunatools.com/
See the Laguna G8 GRINDER in action
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Willie Sandry is a Freelance Writer for woodworking magazines, and enjoys talking shop and reviewing tools on his YouTube channel The Thoughtful Woodworker. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheThoughtfulWoodworker |
