Choosing a power drain for domestic use

All cutting tools, from scissors and knives to secateurs, hoes and other garden equipment, need periodic sharpening. If the knife can be sharpened on an emery stone or other device for sharpening knives, then sharpening more dimensional cutting tools requires a different solution. You can take the tools to a specialized workshop, but not always there is one nearby. The best solution is to buy an electric sharpener. But for this you need to know how to choose it correctly.

Design features and types of device

It was quite simple to arrange an electric torch: an electric motor was placed inside the frame, causing the shaft to rotate, on which the disks for grinding or sharpening are mounted. Most models are equipped with a protective glass curtain so that sparks do not get into the eyes of the grinder.

Also, machines can have shelves for blanks and other useful additions, for example, adjusting the engine speed.

On the market there are several types of grinding devices for home and professional use.

1. Standard grinding machine. Equipped with two abrasive discs with different grit, which are parallel to each other. It is used for sharpening simple household tools: for knives, axes, etc.
2. Angle Electric Emery. Here one disc is in the standard position and the other is at an angle. Such a machine is equipped with a reduction gear and water tank to carry out wet grinding. It is used for sharpening chisels, cutters and other tools.
3. Grinding belt grinding machine. This household electric shower is suitable for sharpening metal products and grinding wooden products.
   

   Sharpening machine Metabo BS 200 D

4. Grinding - polishing machine. With this low-speed equipment, grinding and fine-tuning of various parts and tools are performed.
   

   Grinding and polishing machine POLYLAB P12M

Electrical pick parameters

There is a lot to choose in the stores, so you should understand for what purpose the electrical outfit is bought: for one-time sharpening of household and dacha tools or for professional needs. Based on this, you need to select a specific model. When choosing it is recommended to pay attention to the following criteria.

1. The most important parameter is instrument poweron which the target direction of use depends. Usually for home sharpening enough to buy a device of low power (up to 500 W).
2. An important aspect of choice is security. It is advisable to choose a model with well-thought-out ergonomics: closed protection of rotating discs, the presence of spark-proof screens, protection from dust from buttons / control levers.
3. Type of mounting grinding wheels and diameter. This parameter is important to know, because in the course of operating the device, it will be necessary to acquire a new snap-in to replace the failed grinding disk, and it must be suitable for a specific mounting diameter. It is also important to check the quality of the attachment: when the grinding stone is rotated, there should be no play and beating.

1. Weight and dimensions of the machine. The device must be weighty, despite its compact dimensions. The stability of the device during operation and the level of vibration depend on the weight category. Heavy machine is more stable and less susceptible to vibration.
2. Some optional equipment It will not be superfluous: adjusting the engine speed, lights, a set of different-grain disks.

The equipment for the grinding machine is diverse. The most common sizes:

• outer diameter 125, 150, 175, 200 or 250 mm;
• bore diameter of 12.7, 16, 20 or 32 mm;
• Grinding wheel thickness 16, 20, 25,32 or 40 mm.

Evaluate the attractiveness of a particular model can help reviews of the owners, as well as the rating of devices in different price categories.

Browse popular models

Not every household electrical appliance manufacturer has an electric torch in its product range. Many who intend to buy such a device for domestic use, pay attention to the equipment of the German brand Bosch. However, leading positions according to the ratings of experts, along with brand names, are occupied by Russian-made devices, as well as Russian-Chinese models.

ZUBR ZHS-330

Compact sharpening machine with the ability to adjust to various types of grinding, including work with wooden blanks. The device is equipped with an abrasive disc and sanding belt. There is an electromagnetic switch that prevents the machine from being turned on accidentally when the mains voltage is suddenly restored.

It is possible to connect a vacuum cleaner for cleaning the workplace.

Power is 300 W, diameter of a disk is 125 mm. Price range 4500 - 5000 rubles.

REZER EG85-CN

Machine for sharpening chains for electric and chainsaws with thickness of a link from 1.1 to 1.6 mm with a step in the range of 6.35 - 10.26 mm. Includes two discs 3.2 and 4.5 mm. The device is equipped with a backlight and a transparent protective screen. Power 85 watts. The price range is 2300 - 3000 rubles.

Patriot BG 100

Device for sharpening knives, chisels, drills with a diameter of 3 - 13 mm, scissors and blades with a size of 6-51 mm. The device is equipped with a protective screen, a disk with a diameter of 56 mm with a carborundum coating. Power 96 watts. The price range is 1400 - 2000 rubles.