Jealdi Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Picked this up from a guy a while back. It's just been sitting in my garage for a few weeks now as I'm trying to find an electrician to run 220 into the garage so I can use it. I think I'm a long way from actually needing something like this, but the price seemed good. The motor on it currently sells for $175 at HF. Debating if I should keep it and keep looking for an electrician to wire up 220 or just see if I can sell it off for at least what I paid for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 My thought is that if you can use a grinder of that size keep it since you probably paid less than new replacement value. Also, it is always a good thing to have 220/240 in your shop and is a good general investment even without the grinder. My mental questions on tools is to consider (in roughly descending order) a) can I use it, b) will it improve or speed up some process I already do, c) will it allow me to do something that I can't with my present tools, d) will it fit in my shop and, if so, where, e) can I afford it, f) can I transport it, and g) does it have some sort of coolness factor. The different factors have different weights depending on the situation. All might be yes except f) and if that is the case I have to walk away. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Just me, but I would keep it and have the garage wired for 220 which shouldn't cost too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 I agree with George N. M. and IDFCW. I just added a 240v circuit to my garage shop, and I do not regret it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar.esq Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 If you do decide to hire an electrician to bring you a new 240V circuit, I would recommend having them install a proper #12 CU SO cord instead of that NM-2 cable which is definitely not approved for that use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jealdi Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Good to know. Thanks for the input guys. Rockstar, I assume you are talking about the wire on the grinder with that statement, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 that white Romex is not rated for use as a cord and its dangerous being used there. the solid wires break easily from flexing. Romex is only to be used installed permanently, and since it is not flexible at all, it needs to be protected as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jealdi Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Fortunately it's just sitting in my storeroom right now since I don't have a 220 hookup. I'll look into replacing it before I ever use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar.esq Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Jealdi, Steve beat me to it. He knows what he's talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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