UNSW Making

Bench Grinder

Grinder for metal

A bench grinder uses a large spinning wheel of abrasive stone to grind away at metal components. 

A bench grinder uses a large spinning wheel of abrasive stone to grind away at metal components. 

Suitable Materials

  • Metal
  • Metal Pipe
  • Metal Tube

Process

  • Grinding

Machine Locations

Makerspace Facility Make Model Work area Number of machines
Design Futures Lab Metal Workshop Extra Model X8 1
Design Futures Lab Metal Workshop Makita GB801 1
Engineering Makerspaces James N. Kirby Makerspace Linishall BG8 1