Grinders
Got welds to smooth, steel to cut, or tools that need sharpening? A solid metalworking grinder is your best friend. These things eat through rust, clean up edges, and keep your tools sharp enough to actually work with.
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Here at ToolsToday, we carry everything from big bench grinders that live on your workbench to angle grinders tough enough to chew through steel plates. Need detailed work? A die grinder sneaks into corners. Doing fabrication? A belt grinder is the go-to for smoothing, shaping, and beveling.
Why you’ll actually use these every day:
- Knock down welds without killing your arms
- Keep chisels, drill bits, and knives sharp on a dual-speed bench grinder
- Cut and prep steel with a compact angle grinder
- Smooth edges and bevel parts on a belt grinder
- Get into tight spots a big wheel just can’t with a die grinder
No matter the job—fabrication, repairs, or sharpening the tools that keep everything else running—you’ll use a grinder more than you think.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s a metalworking grinder, anyway?
It’s a power tool that uses an abrasive wheel or belt to grind, cut, sharpen, or polish metal. If you’ve ever cleaned up a weld or knocked rust off steel, you’ve already seen why they’re shop essentials.
Which types of grinders should I know about?
- Bench grinders – live on your bench, great for sharpening and heavy grinding
- Angle grinders – handheld, versatile, and tough enough for steel
- Die grinders – small, fast, and perfect for detail work
- Belt grinders – big surface coverage, ideal for fabrication shops
What do people use them for?
Mostly to clean up welds, grind down edges, sharpen tools, and polish metal. Angle grinders are the go-to for cutting and surface prep, while bench grinders keep your shop tools sharp.
What should I watch out for safety-wise?
Gloves, hearing protection, and always—always—eye protection. Don’t take off the guard, don’t wear loose sleeves, and let the wheel come up to speed before you touch the work.
How do I pick the right one?
Think about what you’ll actually do. Sharpening? A dual-speed bench grinder. Cutting steel? An angle grinder. Tight corners? Go with a die grinder. Big fabrication? Nothing beats a belt grinder.
Die grinder vs. angle grinder—what’s the difference?
A die grinder is small and fast, meant for detailed work. An angle grinder is bigger, heavier, and better for cutting and heavy grinding.
Best tool for grinding welds in corners?
That’s a job for a compact die grinder with a burr or flap wheel. It’ll reach where a bulky angle grinder won’t fit.