New HF sharpener?

[Thom2]

Anybody taken a look at one of these yet???



http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95236

I know it's HF, but it sure looks like a knock-off of another I'd see somewhere. For $99, it looks rather interesting.

Anybody looked at one/bought one?

[scoly]

Glad you posted this. Will be watching for a review. At $99 it may end up being like their dc and bandsaw.
I've been looking for something like this for a while but just couldn't pay what they normally sell for. Could be nice.
Steve

[LarryG]

So, does this mean they FINALLY ran out of that awful green paint ...???

I'm with Steve. If it works well, it could be a good alternative to the units from the big-name makers, most of which I've always regarded as priced pretty steep for what you get.

[scmhogg]

Thom,

It's all your fault. I just ordered one. They are not in either of the retail stores near me. I'll let you know what I think when it arrives.

Unlike some other machines, it seems to me that there is little that could be wrong with a slow speed [150] grinder/strop. We'll see.

I couldn't find a % or $ off coupon for the catalog. But, I did find a free $10.00 gift card on over $49.99 purchases. 326-310-984

Steve

[Thom2]

Thom,

It's all your fault. I just ordered one.

I just knew SOMEBODY would take the BAIT!!!

We'll expect a full review after it's arrived

[Pappy]

Unlike some other machines, it seems to me that there is little that could be wrong with a slow speed [150] grinder/strop. We'll see.Steve

Not true. I have the other wet grinder they sell. (Still not set up.) First one had a dead motor.

[Ken Massingale]

Not true. I have the other wet grinder they sell. (Still not set up.) First one had a dead motor.

Wellll, I'm not defending HF, but the first 8" slow speed grinder I got at Woodcraft ran backwards!

[Hellrazor]

Ken, that was the government model

[leehljp]

I can't stand it. Got to get me one, as much as I use chisels for turning. But with its weight, I will have to mail it back here.

[Ed62]

Quote:
Originally Posted by scmhogg
Unlike some other machines, it seems to me that there is little that could be wrong with a slow speed [150] grinder/strop. We'll see.Steve

Not true. I have the other wet grinder they sell. (Still not set up.) First one had a dead motor.
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Don, aka Pappy,

And you can't get much slower than that!

Ed

[BigguyZ]

I wonder if the big name attachments will work with this model...