This compact design Challenge Xtreme bench grinder has a powerful induction motor for general workshop use and is high performing and efficient. Perfect for metal grinding and sharpening this bench grinder features a 150mm disc size, adjustable eye shields for added protection and a protective guard.
Top comments
GoldSquid
16 Jan 1617#19
so it grinds benches
benlondon to shakerman
16 Jan 166#4
a sledgehammer and walnut come to mind
palli
16 Jan 163#7
Good price but resisted the urge to buy!
OrribleHarry to shakerman
16 Jan 163#12
You should never grind a knife. The localised heat causes annealing to the steel making it softer.
You must hone a blade and it will retain its hardness and sharpness for much longer.
All comments (41)
mnet
16 Jan 16#1
for that price it is perfect for home diy:)
chrisno84
16 Jan 16#2
I have one of these but may get an extra one to run some wire \ buffing wheels. At this price its a bargain and saves messing around changing wheels around.
mikerj to chrisno84
16 Jan 16#21
It's unlikely to have enough power to be very useful with a buffing wheel to be honest. A 1/3 to 1/2hp motor is about right for a 6inch wheel.
shakerman
16 Jan 16#3
Are these OK for sharpening kitchen knives etc?
benlondon to shakerman
16 Jan 166#4
a sledgehammer and walnut come to mind
MrHappy37 to shakerman
16 Jan 16#5
Yes, they are perfect. You can also sharpen garden shears, scissors, mower blades, etc.
OrribleHarry to shakerman
16 Jan 163#12
You should never grind a knife. The localised heat causes annealing to the steel making it softer.
You must hone a blade and it will retain its hardness and sharpness for much longer.
machp to shakerman
16 Jan 16#15
You'd be better getting a cheap diamond stone and honing the blade. As OrribleHarry stated, the steel would overheat and ruin your knives.
repouk
16 Jan 16#6
Superbargain!
:man:
palli
16 Jan 163#7
Good price but resisted the urge to buy!
andreasuk to palli
16 Jan 16#29
Whatts your secret?:-)
rossmclean
16 Jan 161#8
Oos everywhere
James_dean to rossmclean
16 Jan 16#30
all the branches I looked at allowed them to be ordered in in 3 days. you can also pay up front incase they put the price back up
aishy1066
16 Jan 16#9
Brilliant find thanks OP heat added :smiley::smiley:
Telephant
16 Jan 16#10
I bought this two years ago when it was on offer at just £16.49 at Homebase, and when using it have always found it handy to have. £10.99 is a great find.
Not OOS everywhere - In stock showing at stores near me - Cirencester and Wantage
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This compact design Challenge Xtreme bench grinder has a powerful induction motor for general workshop use and is high performing and efficient. Perfect for metal grinding and sharpening this bench grinder features a 150mm disc size, adjustable eye shields for added protection and a protective guard.
Top comments
You must hone a blade and it will retain its hardness and sharpness for much longer.
All comments (41)
You must hone a blade and it will retain its hardness and sharpness for much longer.
:man:
Not OOS everywhere - In stock showing at stores near me - Cirencester and Wantage