There are plenty of different stained glass grinders on the market, but which one is best suited for you. Stained Glass Info lists some of the more popular grinders with their features to give you a better idea of what best suits you.
Stained Glass Grinders
Glastar Grinders
The perfect grinder for the artist or hobbyist. The Super Star II is equipped with a powerful motor that eliminates the frustration of working with glass by refusing to slow down when grinding. The strength of the motor combined with our permanently bonded grinding head team up to help glass artists create their work accurately and efficiently. With the following features.
*Powerful 1/12 HP, 3450 RPM motor.
*19 Inch-ounces breakdown torque.
*Permanently "bonded" diamond grinding surface.
*Roller-type adjustable straight edge guide.
*Convenient coolant drain.
*Flexible rubber splash guard.
*Exclusive built-in accessory drawer.
The Super II
The All-Star is the grinder of choice for the art glass professional and is the standard all other grinders are judged against. For efficiency, performance, and reliability, there is no finer grinder available today. The All-Star is the only grinder that offers a built-in water pump/mini table which provides a surface to grind very small pieces of glass with a 1/4" grinding head. With the following features.
*A work surface 20% larger than any other grinder.
*A motor which produces 67% more torque than its nearest competitor.
*42 Inch-ounces breakdown torque.
*Permanent split capacitor motor design..
*A glass eye shield with 8 X 9 lens.
*Permanently "bonded" diamond grinding surface
*Roller-type adjustable straight edge guide.
*Convenient coolant drain.
*Flexible rubber splash guard.
THe All-Star
Diamond Star
A great grinder for the beginning hobbyist, and the perfect grinder to start the new student down the road of success.
The hassle-free performance of the Diamond Star allows students to spend more time learning. With the following
features.
*Powerful
1/18 HP, 3450 RPM motor.
*14 Inch-ounces breakdown torque.
*Long-lasting 3/4" plated grinding head.
*Convenient coolant drain.
*Flexible
rubber splash guard.
*Exclusive built-in accessory drawer.
Inland Craft Grinders
The Wizard IV
The Wizard IV™ was designed for the professional glass artist. But, hobbyists looking for "the best" will also enjoy
this workhorse machine.Huge, 14 1/2" x 11 1/2" work surface is 16% larger than closest competitor. LiftOff™ reservoir makes cleanup
fast and easy. Reversible work surface saves you money down the road. Includes 1" and 1/4" grinding bits. SecondStory™ Work Surface
(included) provides an elevated work surface for using the 1/4" bit. Face Shield with wire holder included standard with every machine.
Accepts all Inland grinder accessories and over 40 grinding bits. Convenient Covered Accessory Tray built into reservoir. With the
following features.
*Work Surface: 14 1/2" wide x 11 1/2" deep
*Construction: High Impact ABS housing
*Voltage: 115V
*Maximum RPM:
3,550
*Maximum Torque: 40 oz.-in.
*Frequency: 60 Hz
*Maximum Horse Power: 1/9 HP
*Watts Out (Under Load): 183
*Thermal Protection
The Inland Impulse
It's simple, the Impulse™ is a modular machine that converts into a disc grinder or a bevel machine at any time
in the future. Other brands selling for the same price don't offer this important advantage! Most powerful medium sized grinder available.
TouchTop™ work surface turns the machine on and off automatically.
Includes 1" standard grinding head and 1/4" drilling / grinding
head. Easy to clean lift off reservoir. Reversible work surface for twice the life. Accepts the TwinSpin™ RetroFitKit™ (no. 50005)
disc grinding upgrade. Accepts the 3-Step! BevelerKit™ (no. 50006) beveling and polishing upgrade. Use with over 40 different Inland
bits. Use with every Inland grinder accessory. With the following
features.
*Voltage 115V 230/240V
*RPM / UPM (idle) 3550 2970
*Maximum
Torque 30 oz.-in. 0.219 N-m
*Frequency 60Hz 50Hz
*Maximum Horse Power 1/11 HP 1/11 HP
*Watts In 215 95 idle, 180 load
*Watts Out (at
peak torque) 55
*Thermal Protection
Wizzilng CG
WizlingCG™ gives you features at an affordable price! The most powerful grinder in its class. The same stable body design
and work surface size found on the Impulse™ and Aero™. You get over 13 more square inches of work area and the work surface is reversible!
Lift off reservoir is easy to remove for quick cleaning.
Comes with a 3/4" grinding head. 2-way on/off switch. Accepts Inland's wire
frame face shield support for use with our FaceShield™ or MagnaShield™.
Works with many optional accessories and bits. with the following
features.
*Voltage 115V - 230/240V
*RPM / UPM (idle) 3500 - 2950
*Maximum Torque 16 oz.-in. 0.129 N-m
*Frequency 60Hz 50Hz
*Maximum
Horse Power 1/22 HP - 1/22 HP
*Watts In 97 76 idle, 117 load
*Watts Out (at peak torque) 33
*Thermal Protection
Gryphon Grinders
Gryphon Studio Grinder
Powerful DC motor that won't slow down even under heavy use. Gravity-fed coolant tower delivers
just the right amount of clean water to the grinding head at all times. Two grinding heads can be mounted at the same time, and both
will be lubricated by the sponge even if the heads are different diameters. Convenient face shield is included with each grinder.
Simple, rugged construction for long life. Includes the following features.
*Motor 1/5 hp DC
*Motor speed 3000 rpm
*Worksurface 9.75
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