Updated October 2026
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A bench grinder is a bolted-down shop motor with two wheels. Deburr a cut, dress a chisel, knock rust off a bolt, reshape a lawnmower blade. It is not an angle grinder. A 4-1/2-inch handheld is a different aisle — rust, tile, and welds you walk to. This page is the bench. We match manufacturer specs and box contents to the Amazon listings we link. We print a street price only where we checked it on a stated date; otherwise check current price and seller on Amazon.
This is not a shop test. Milwaukee has no current US bench grinder that we link on Home Depot or milwaukeetool.com. Milwaukee grinders in that search are 4-1/2 / 5 / 6-inch angle grinders. We do not send you to an Amazon third-party “Milwaukee bench” listing.
6-inch vs 8-inch, high-speed (~3,450–3,600 RPM) vs slow-speed (1,750 RPM), and bench vs pedestal are not the same buy. Shop the wheel and the RPM before you shop the brand.
Quick verdict
Best overall 8-inch: DeWalt DW758 — 8-inch high-speed, 3/4 HP, 3,600 RPM. Cast-iron base. About $159 at Amazon.com when we checked Oct 6. Confirm live stock. Check price on Amazon
Best budget 6-inch: WEN BG4260 — 2.1 amp, 3,450 RPM, 36- and 60-grit wheels. About $56 at Amazon.com when we checked Oct 6; WEN lists $56. The budget first bench. Check price on Amazon
Best slow-speed / sharpening: Rikon 80-805 — 8-inch, 1/2 HP, 1,750 RPM, 60- and 120-grit white aluminum oxide. The heat-control pick for chisels and plane irons. Check price on Amazon
Comparison
| Model | Best for | Wheel / RPM | Motor | Notes | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWalt DW758 | Best overall 8-inch | 8 in; 3,600 | 3/4 HP | 36 + 60 grit; about $159 at Amazon.com when we checked Oct 6 | Check price on Amazon |
| WEN BG4260 | Best budget 6-inch | 6 in; 3,450 | 2.1 amp | 36 + 60 grit; about $56 at Amazon.com when we checked Oct 6 | Check price on Amazon |
| Rikon 80-805 | Slow-speed sharpening | 8 in; 1,750 | 1/2 HP / 3 amp | 60 + 120 grit | Check price on Amazon |
| WEN BG4280 | 8-inch variable | 8 in; 2,000–3,400 | 5 amp | 36 + 80 grit; mfr $159 | Check price on Amazon |
| DeWalt DW756 | 6-inch DeWalt | 6 in; 3,450 | 5/8 HP | 36 + 60 grit; check availability on Amazon | Check price on Amazon |
| WEN BG4286 | Budget 8-inch slow-speed | 8 in; 1,750 | 3 amp | 60 + 120 grit; mfr $136 | Check price on Amazon |
| WEN BG4276 | 6-inch with light | 6 in; 3,450 | 2.1 amp | Same class as BG4260 plus work light; mfr $60 | Check price on Amazon |
| WEN BG625V | 6-inch variable | 6 in; 2,000–3,400 | 2.5 amp | 36 + 80 grit; mfr $143; stretch vs BG4260 | Check price on Amazon |
| JET JBG-8A 577102 | Shop 1 HP 8-inch | 8 in; 3,450 | 1 HP | 36 + 60 grit; stretch | Check price on Amazon |
| Craftsman CMXEGAX69434609 | Already Craftsman | 6 in; 3,600 | 2.1 amp | 36 + 60 grit; flag backorder | Check availability on Amazon |
Stretch / dealer only. Milwaukee has no bench grinder. WEN 4276 old listing B00LPFIPQ0 and WEN 4280 old listing B01M9FVT0W are superseded.
DeWalt DW758 — best overall 8-inch
Read our full DeWalt DW758 review.
About $159 at Amazon.com when we checked Oct 6 (shipped and sold by Amazon.com). Recheck stock at click.
Who it’s for. Deburring, rust, and tool-reshaping on an 8-inch high-speed wheel. Anyone who wanted yellow cast iron instead of the budget WEN 6-inch.
Who it’s not for. Chisel and plane-iron sharpening — that heat is the Rikon 80-805 at 1,750 RPM. A first budget bench — that is the BG4260. Handheld rust and tile — that is an angle grinder.
Specs that matter. 8-inch. 3/4 HP induction. 3,600 RPM. 36- and 60-grit wheels in the carton. Cast-iron base. Model DW758. Amazon listing B0000224J4.
Caveats. Flag stock. Confirm the live title is still DW758 — not DW756 and not a wire-wheel bundle (B08FDMF7MF / B08DY3JRWR / B08DY3PBB5). Skip industrial catalog sibling B00C3HR3EO. 3-year limited / 1-year free service / 90-day satisfaction (DeWalt).
WEN BG4260 — best budget 6-inch
This is the budget 6-inch. 2.1 amp, up to 3,450 RPM, two 6 × 3/4-inch wheels on 1/2-inch arbors: 36-grit and 60-grit. Pivoting tool rests, adjustable eye guards. Style on the listing we opened: 2021 Model. Two-year WEN warranty.
About $56 at Amazon.com when we checked Oct 6 (shipped and sold by Amazon.com). WEN.com manufacturer $56.
Who it’s for. A first bench grinder, occasional bits and knives, and anyone who will not spend DeWalt 8-inch money.
Who it’s not for. Production 8-inch work — that is the DW758 or the BG4280. Slow-speed sharpening — that is the Rikon or the BG4286. Anyone who wanted the work light — that is the BG4276.
Specs that matter. 2.1 amp corded. 6-inch. 3,450 RPM. 36- and 60-grit. 1/2-inch arbors. Model BG4260. Amazon listing B08ZVTFSHK.
Caveats. Check current price and seller on Amazon. Confirm the title is still BG4260 — not BG4276, not BG625V, and not the old 4276 listing B00LPFIPQ0 from the 2024 page. 2-year WEN warranty.
Rikon 80-805 — 8-inch slow-speed, best for sharpening
This is the 1,750 RPM 8-inch, not a 3,450–3,600 high-speed. Rikon: 1/2 HP, 3 amp, 120V 60 Hz, 8 × 1-inch wheels on a 5/8-inch arbor, 60-grit and 120-grit white aluminum oxide, diamond-faced dresser in the carton, cast-iron base, anti-vibration rubber feet, left tool rest grooved for drill bits. Net 34.2 lb. 5-year warranty. Official rikontools.com numbers.
Check current price and seller on Amazon; Rikon also sells through Rockler and Woodcraft.
Who it’s for. Chisels, plane irons, turning tools, and anyone who was told high-speed wheels blue an edge. That heat claim is Rikon’s published reason for 1,750 RPM, not a test from us.
Who it’s not for. Fast rust and stock removal — that is the DW758. A budget first bench — that is the BG4260. Anyone shopping Amazon Renewed B08337NDRB. The 80-800VS (variable) and 80-808 (1 HP slow-speed) are real Rikon siblings.
Specs that matter. 8-inch slow-speed. 1/2 HP. 1,750 RPM. 60- and 120-grit. 5/8-inch arbor. Model 80-805. Amazon listing B00H2B78YG.
Caveats. Confirm the live title is still 80-805. Skip Renewed. This is not a pedestal.
WEN BG4280 — 8-inch variable-speed
Current 8-inch variable. 5 amp, 2,000–3,400 RPM, 8 × 1-inch wheels on a 5/8-inch arbor: 36-grit and 80-grit. Flexible work light, quench / coolant tray. Manual around 41 lb. Two-year WEN warranty.
WEN.com manufacturer $159. Check current price and seller on Amazon.
Who it’s for. An 8-inch that can drop toward 2,000 RPM for edges and run 3,400 for rust — without buying the Rikon and the DeWalt.
Who it’s not for. A dedicated 1,750 RPM sharpener — that is the Rikon or the cheaper BG4286. A budget 6-inch — that is the BG4260. Confirm the live title is still BG4280, not the 4280 listing B01M9FVT0W from the 2024 page and not B093DVCRVC.
Specs that matter. 5 amp. 8-inch variable. 2,000–3,400 RPM. 36- and 80-grit. Model BG4280. Amazon listing B08ZVS2PS5.
Caveats. Confirm BG4280, not BG4286.
DeWalt DW756 — 6-inch high-speed
The 6-inch yellow sibling. 5/8 HP induction, 3,450 RPM, cast-iron base and housing, 12-1/2 inches between wheels, aluminum tool rests, rear exhaust ports. Carton includes 36-grit and 60-grit. Same 3-year limited / 1-year free service / 90-day satisfaction as the DW758. Official dewalt.com.
Check availability on Amazon before you buy.
Who it’s for. Already decided DeWalt and you only have room — or budget — for a 6-inch wheel.
Who it’s not for. Anyone who can stretch to the DW758 8-inch. Anyone who needs a verified in-stock Amazon offer. The cheaper 6-inch that was actually 1P is the BG4260.
Specs that matter. 6-inch. 5/8 HP. 3,450 RPM. 36- and 60-grit. Model DW756. Amazon listing B0000224J3.
Caveats. Confirm the live title is still DW756, not DW758. Catalog spindle often printed 1/2 inch — confirm on the carton.
WEN BG4286 — 8-inch slow-speed, budget vs Rikon
WEN’s 1,750 RPM 8-inch. Soft-start 3 amp, 8 × 1-inch wheels on a 5/8-inch arbor, 60-grit and 120-grit. Same slow-speed class as the Rikon 80-805, less brand premium. Use the 2021 Model listing B097CKZY2R. WEN.com manufacturer $136. Check current price and seller on Amazon.
Who it’s for. Slow-speed 8-inch work under Rikon money.
Who it’s not for. Anyone who wanted Rikon’s 5-year warranty, white AO wheels, and the dresser in the carton — that is the 80-805. Variable 2,000–3,400 — that is the BG4280. Do not use the 2017 twister B00LPFIPOM.
Specs that matter. 3 amp. 8-inch slow-speed. 1,750 RPM. 60- and 120-grit. Model BG4286. Amazon listing B097CKZY2R.
Caveats. Confirm 2021 Model B097CKZY2R. 2-year WEN warranty.
WEN BG4276 — 6-inch single-speed with work light
Same 2.1-amp / 6-inch / 3,450 RPM class as the BG4260, plus a flexible work light. 36-grit and 60-grit, 1/2-inch arbors. WEN.com manufacturer $60. Check current price and seller on Amazon.
Who it’s for. The budget 6-inch if you actually want the light.
Who it’s not for. Anyone who only needed a wheel — buy the BG4260 and keep the difference. The old 4276 CTA on the 2024 page (B00LPFIPQ0) is superseded.
Specs that matter. 2.1 amp. 6-inch. 3,450 RPM. Work light. Model BG4276. Amazon listing B08ZVTC2VK.
Caveats. Confirm the live title is still BG4276.
WEN BG625V — 6-inch variable-speed
2.5 amp, 2,000–3,400 RPM, 6 × 3/4-inch wheels on a 1/2-inch arbor, 36-grit and 80-grit, flexible work light. Manual around 29 lb. WEN.com manufacturer $143. Stretch vs the BG4260 if you only needed a single-speed 6-inch. Check current price and seller on Amazon.
Who it’s for. Variable speed on a 6-inch wheel, not an 8-inch.
Who it’s not for. Shopping the lowest budget. Wanted 8-inch variable — that is the BG4280.
Specs that matter. 2.5 amp. 6-inch variable. 2,000–3,400 RPM. Model BG625V. Amazon listing B09T3XHS56.
Caveats. Confirm BG625V, not BG4280.
JET JBG-8A 577102 — shop 1 HP 8-inch
JET shop 8-inch, stock 577102 / JT9-577102. Also printed JBG-8A / JBG-8B. 1 HP, 115V 1Ph, 3,450 RPM, 8 × 1-inch wheels on a 5/8-inch shaft, 36-grit and 60-grit. Sold through Travers, Toolup, and Ace Tool as well as Amazon. Stretch vs the DeWalt 8-inch. Check current price and seller on Amazon.
The Amazon title on B00004T9KW still says 1/2 HP. The body and dealer sheets say 1 HP. Flag that title. Parallel listing B07CMW85K4 names the same 577102 stock — one pick.
Who it’s for. A 1 HP JET 8-inch on a bench, not the DeWalt.
Who it’s not for. Anyone who needed the industrial IBG-8 / 578008 (we are not affiliating old ASIN B01C9TW340). Anyone shopping a tight budget.
Specs that matter. 1 HP. 8-inch. 3,450 RPM. Stock 577102. Amazon listing B00004T9KW.
Caveats. Stretch. Confirm the carton is still 577102 / JBG-8A. Title HP is wrong. 2-year JET limited.
Craftsman CMXEGAX69434609 — 6-inch, already Craftsman
Current Craftsman 6-inch we can match. 2.1 amp induction, 3,600 RPM, 36-grit and 60-grit, LED work lights. tools.com had it backordered on our last check. Amazon title is generic (“BENCH GRINDER CORDED 6″”) — confirm model CMXEGAX69434609 and UPC 889265505808. Flag OOS / backorder.
Who it’s for. Already buying Craftsman red and you want a 6-inch bench, not another brand.
Who it’s not for. Anyone who needs a clean Amazon listing; confirm the seller at click. The old Sears 9-21124 (B0184W12AM / B007KHCO46) is leftover. CMEG100 is a 4-1/2-inch angle grinder — wrong aisle.
Specs that matter. 2.1 amp. 6-inch. 3,600 RPM. Model CMXEGAX69434609. Amazon listing B07H1J8NTY.
Caveats. Flag backorder. Confirm the model on the carton. Ace lists a 5/8-inch arbor; some sheets print 1/2-inch — confirm. 1-year limited (Ace).
Stretch / adjacent — industrial JET, wire-wheel bundles, pedestal
The JET IBG-8 / 578008 is a 1 HP industrial 8-inch with a 2-1/2-inch dust port. Dealer / stretch only.
DeWalt DW758 + wire-wheel bundles (B08FDMF7MF, B08DY3JRWR, B08DY3PBB5) are real cartons. The page pick is the bare DW758.
A pedestal is a floor stand, not a grinder. JET JPS-2A and the WEN 4288T stand are different SKUs. Do not buy a stand thinking it includes a motor.
This page is not an angle grinder page. Die grinders and cut-off tools are also out.
Buying guide
6-inch vs 8-inch. A 6-inch wheel is the default first bench: smaller, cheaper, 1/2-inch arbor on most WEN / catalog 6-inch units. An 8-inch wheel is more surface speed and more stone. Shop 8-inch if you will grind weekly. Shop 6-inch if you will grind a mower blade twice a year.
High-speed vs slow-speed. High-speed on this page is ~3,450–3,600 RPM (DeWalt, WEN single-speed, JET JBG). Slow-speed is 1,750 RPM (Rikon 80-805, WEN BG4286). Variable is 2,000–3,400 (WEN BG4280 / BG625V). High-speed removes rust. Slow-speed is the published way to keep an edge from bluing. Those are manufacturer reasons, not a shop test.
Bench vs pedestal. Everything here is a bench grinder. A pedestal is a stand you bolt the bench to, or a floor machine. Do not order a stand as the grinder.
Wheel grit. Coarse 36-grit is stock removal. 60-grit is general. 80- and 120-grit are finer / sharpening. The carton wheels are a start. Match replacement wheels to diameter, width, arbor, and max RPM stamped on the blotter.
Arbor. Most 6-inch WEN wheels on this page are 1/2-inch arbor. Most 8-inch DeWalt / Rikon / WEN / JET wheels are 5/8-inch. Confirm before you buy a stone.
This is not an angle grinder. A bench grinder stays on the bench. An angle grinder is handheld. Do not dress a chisel on a 4-1/2-inch flap disc and call it a bench.
Third-party and stock. Check availability on Amazon for the DW756. Craftsman was backordered at tools.com. Do not overpay a third-party Amazon seller.
The other garage tools. Finish prep is an orbital sander. Fasteners that will not break loose are an impact wrench. Handheld cutting and rust are an angle grinder.
FAQ
Which bench grinder should I buy in 2026? Want one 8-inch high-speed: DW758. Shopping on a tight budget: BG4260. Sharpening chisels: Rikon 80-805. 8-inch variable: BG4280. Already decided 6-inch DeWalt: DW756. Slow-speed under Rikon money: BG4286. Shop 1 HP: JET JBG-8A.
6-inch or 8-inch? 6-inch for occasional home-shop work and a 1/2-inch arbor. 8-inch for weekly grinding and a 5/8-inch arbor. Do not buy 8-inch because a roundup said “pro” if you will use it four times a year.
Slow-speed or high-speed? High-speed (~3,450–3,600 RPM) for rust, weld blend, and fast removal. Slow-speed (1,750 RPM) for edges you cannot afford to overheat. Variable (2,000–3,400) sits in the middle. Shop the job, not the brand.
Bench or pedestal? Bench. A pedestal is a stand. This page does not sell a floor machine.
Is a bench grinder the same as an angle grinder? No. Cross-link: Best Angle Grinders. A bench grinder is two wheels on a motor you bolt down. An angle grinder is a handheld disc.
Should I buy Milwaukee? Not for a bench. Milwaukee has no current US bench grinder that we link. Their grinders at Home Depot are angle grinders. We are not sending you to a gray-market “Milwaukee bench” listing.
What grit wheels come in the box? DeWalt DW758 / DW756: 36 and 60. WEN BG4260 / BG4276: 36 and 60. WEN BG4280 / BG625V: 36 and 80. Rikon 80-805 and WEN BG4286: 60 and 120. JET JBG-8A: 36 and 60. Confirm the live carton.
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For a closer look at the budget slow-speed pick, read the WEN BG4286 object review.
Prices and Amazon offers change. We don’t show live prices. Manufacturer list prices are as published, and any dated price is as checked on that date. Check the current price and seller on Amazon. RPM, horsepower, grit, and warranty claims are the manufacturers’ published ratings, not tests we ran. Amazon stock on DW758 / DW756 and Craftsman backorder can change overnight. JET IBG-8 has no Amazon affiliate link.