Bench Grinder Tool Rest Plans. Exclusive videos, drawings, models & plans available on. A bench grinder is an indispensable tool for maintaining an edge on chisels, turning tools, and plane irons.
Build a dedicated stand, if you have floor space for it. Quite some time ago, i recognized that many people were unhappy with the performance of their grinder. Stock tool rests are difficult to adjust accurately and do not.
The grit tends to get into the adjustment part of the rest but it is solid enough.
Disconnect the grinder immediately if a failure is. Most bench grinders come equipped with a tool rest that is almost useless. If yours produces significant vibration and your tools bounce on the surface of the wheels, there is a problem. A pedestal grinder is a similar or larger version of grinder that is mounted on a pedestal.