Best Bench Grinders for Trouble-free Sharpening and Polishing in the UK

Draper Tools Ltd is a British manufacturer and distributor of tools for professional and consumer use, based in Hampshire, England. This company was founded in 1919 by Bert Draper. Nowadays, it is one of the largest tools distributors in the United Kingdom and all over the world. Millions of people in different countries trust this company and choose its products. For the most part, Draper is famous for its building and construction equipment, hand tools, toolkits, power tools and gardening/landscaping equipment.

The Draper 05096 is a bench grinder with a sanding belt and a worklight. This is a powerful and well-built appliance that comes included with a lot of useful things that make it more efficient through improving its performance. The Draper 05096 is a bench grinder (a workshop type of machine) which is equipped with 5 х 686 mm sanding belt and 150 mm grinding wheel, which are replaceable and compatible with any other ones of similar type, adjustable eye protection shield, dust extraction port on the belt sander to collect the sanding dust, tool rest for betting control, wheel guard for your protection, spark deflector, a little storage tray that can be pulled out and incandescent worklight (meaning you will never have any problems with vision, even in a dark garage or a shed). And as far as useful features, that is quite a list. If you need to grind metals for welding or fitting, there are very few options out there that will do a better job. You can use a different grade of the wheel (in terms of grinding), which will make it possible to sharpen your household (or even professional) tools, such as different kinds of axes, knives, shovels, drill bits and other appliances. Moreover, if you ever need to polish your workpieces after sharpening, Draper bench grinder has a wire brush wheel, which easily can be changed, replacing the grinding wheels.

Clarke is Great Britain's leading manufacturer of electrical & mechanical equipment and tools for different purposes. Plenty of Clarke goods managed to overcome the competition in a variety of independent tests in order to win the 'Best Buy', ‘Best Pick’ and ‘Best Product’ awards. A lot of people all over the world choose to put their trust into the models of this manufacturer. Clarke's range of products is impressive on its own, including but not limited to power generators with digital control panels (featuring an Automatic Transfer Switch patented technology), propane fired space heaters, water submersible pumps, sharpening tools, air impact wrenches, and many others. If you need a high-quality tool, the one from Clarke is generally the right choice.

This CBG6RP is an outstanding representative of Clarke's powerful high-quality equipment line. The model is compatible with any kind of grinding wheel and you can get a replacement wheel in virtually any specialised store. This tool can be securely adjusted to a work surface and it comes included with a plastic base and 4 screw holes for attaching to a bench. What makes the Clarke CBG6RP such a versatile tool isn't just that you can change the grinding wheels to finer ones (if needed) but also the fact that you can even mount the tool for burnishing leather goods. Its owner can find so many uses for it, whether you want to sharpen your kitchen knife, shovel, axe, or prepare the drill bits for a more professional work.

Silverline is one of those companies that, despite being recognised and trusted throughout the UK and Europe as one of the premier manufacturers of power tools and electric equipment, doesn't necessarily intend to sit on its laurels, all while trying to make as much money as possible by capitalising on their brand. Don't get us wrong, the company still offers exceptional products that boast the kind of quality you would expect from a premier developer of power tools, but they do that without asking their customers for a ridiculous amount of money.

And if you'd like an example of this practice, no need to look further than towards the Silverline 263511. The model in question is one of the cheapest bench grinders on the market with features similar to some of the more expensive products. This kind of price tag makes this device a great alternative for DIY enthusiasts who can not afford an expensive model but would still like to own a quality appliance. Although what we have on our hands can't necessarily boast the same level of performance as some of the best models out there, this mini bench grinder is more than appropriate for home use.

Einhell Germany AG is a German manufacturer that develops and provides solutions for craftsmen and traders of all types of jobs around the house. The company is well-known for its angle grinders, chainsaws, grinding machines, hammer drills, jigsaws, lawn mowers, power drills, table saws, and vacuum cleaners. With the slogan "Einhell WELL DONE", the Einhell Germany AG keeps on cementing their name as a pioneer in the development of innovative products and technology innovations that impress the customers with an outstanding price-performance ratio.

Einhell manufactures a range of affordable tools fit for both professional and DIY tasks in workshops. The Einhell TH-BG 150 W mini bench grinder is a well-built tool that produces very little vibration level and works while generating surprisingly low levels of noise. This appliance comes equipped with a 150 W motor, which means it is capable of dealing with most DIY tasks like shaping and sharpening workpieces. But you have to remember that heavy duty tasks like grinding harder and rougher materials will generally present a problem for this bench grinder because it doesn’t have the power of some of the more expensive models. Nevertheless, this tool is perfect for most polishing work and lighter grinding work. It is equipped with standard 150 mm grinding wheels (one with a fine grit and one with a coarse grit) and these wheels can easily be replaced by polishing or wire wheels. Purchasing any of these wheels in the nearest speciality shop won't prove to be a problem either. The Einhell TH-BG mini bench grinder has 4 rubber feet for safe and low-vibration standing although it is often a bit of an unnecessary feature for this model since it has very low vibrations.

The Wolf 8" 350 W Dual Twin Bench Grinder is a well-built machine with a powerful motor that’s capable of grinding even some of the hardest and roughest metals. This motor has a no-load speed of 2950 rpm, making this machine an amazing example of the multipurpose tool that will prove to be a great addition to a DIY workshop as well as to a more professional setting. You can use it in a garage as your household appliance virtually as well as you can use it to prepare your professional stuff for the work. This tool comes bundled with one medium grit wheel (150x20x12.7 mm with a grit of K36) and one fine grit wheel (200x40x20 mm with a grit of K80). Thanks to its high power induction motor, this bench grinder will be able to work for a very long time (compared to other similar models) before requiring some time to cool down. This item works quietly and smoothly with close to no vibrations. You can take off a grinding wheel and mount even a wire wheel. With this highly efficient motor, it will be easy for this tool to remove the old coating on metal objects (using a wire wheel) such as paint or rust.

All in all, this tool is compatible with almost any kind of wheels, so you can use any wheel you want instead of the grinding one depending on the task you are dealing with. Also, you can apply a considerable amount of pressure on the spinning wheels and remain confident that the tool will endure it and that it will not cause any harm to the motor. It’s one of the most notable advantages of this machine and this feature distinguishes this bench grinder among all others in this class. Furthermore, the device is equipped with a tool rest and two eye protection shields for safety. To put it bluntly, this is one of the best bench grinders for sharpening and cleaning use that comes with full manufacturer’s warranty of 2 years.