Wet grinders can be used to smooth and cut metal using the aid of water to keep edges straight. They are also used to sharpen tools and megagrinders are used to mix fluids. Wet grinders are available in a variety of power settings, grinding plates and sizes.

Gather a wet grinders list for a total of how many you will need to keep your shop running smoothly. To find a reputable wet grinders provider or manufacturer, you should:

1. Buy new wet grinders for the best warranty, quality and the latest technology and feature availability.

2. Purchase used or refurbished wet grinders to save money.

3. Stock up on supplies and replacement parts for your wet grinders to avoid downtime.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Purchase new wet grinders for optimal performance and warranty coverage

Buying new wet grinders gives you the security of a never-used machine with the best warranties offered by the manufacturer, plus top of the line technology and features. Depending on the supplier, you may be able to ask for a bulk discount when ordering more than one wet grinder.

I recommend: Grainger carries a top-of-the-line wet grinder manufactured by Delta. It comes complete with safety equipment, tool rests and holders and a water tank among other accessories. ARDE carries a megagrinder by Dicon. The in-line dispersing grinder is specially designed for mixing and grinding on a large scale.

Buy used or refurbished wet grinders to save money

Wet grinders are expensive, and, for a small or new business, the burden can be unbearable. To alleviate the financial strain, shop for used or refurbished wet grinders. Many of them still have long lives ahead of them and may even retain some of the original manufacturers warranty.

I recommend: CP Outlet is a retailer of reconditioned tools. Shop by brand to find reconditioned wet grinders and other power tools. Surplus Record carries a large supply of surplus, used, refurbished and wholesale tools and equipment including wet grinders.

Find replacement and maintenance parts for your wet grinders

Keep your wet grinders operating smoothly and get repairs done fast by stocking replacement parts and maintenance items in your shop. These should include new grinding plates, safety equipment and cleaners.

I recommend: Wet Polisher carries replacement parts for the wet grinders and stone polishers they sell in conjunction with the manufacturer. eReplacement Parts is another retailer of grinder and other power tool replacement parts. While they cater largely to garage power tools, they offer replacement parts for industrial grinders too. Shop by brand for the quickest ordering.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Distribute wet grinders information, or consider training sessions with a grinding professional, to all employees and properly train them how to use the wet grinders to avoid injury.