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Product Dimensions 17.75"L x 12.63"W x 11.73"H
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  • 3/4 HP induction motor of the bench grinder provides superior power for industrial grinding applications
  • Rugged cast iron base and motor housing of the 8-inch bench grinder provide durability and prolonged life
  • Table grinder motor runs at 3,600 rpm for high-speed material removal
  • Precision-machined aluminum tool rests allow the user to accurately position work
  • Rear exhaust ports in wheel guards for smoother operation
  • 12-1/2-inch distance between wheels for larger and longer grinding applications
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DEWALT DW758 8-Inch Bench Grinder

The DW758 8" Bench Grinder has a powerful 3/4 HP 3,600 rpm induction motor for high-speed material removal. Durability from rugged cast iron base to prolong life. Ideal for large grinding applications.

Features:

  • 3/4 HP induction motor provides superior power for industrial grinding applications
  • Rugged cast iron base and motor housing provide durability and prolonged life
  • Motor runs at 3,600 rpm for high-speed material removal
  • Precision-machined aluminum tool rests allow the user to accurately position work
  • Rear exhaust ports in wheel guards for smoother operation
  • 12-1/2" distance between wheels for larger and longer grinding applications

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The DW758 8-inch Bench Grinder has a powerful 3/4 HP 3,600 rpm induction motor for high-speed material removal. Durability from rugged cast iron base to prolong life. DEWALT bench grinder is ideal for large grinding applications.

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The heavy duty DEWALT DW758 8-inch bench grinder is ideal for all grinding operations, including sharpening tools, deburring, rust removal, shaping parts and cleaning objects. It's powered by a 3/4 horsepower induction motor that runs at 3,600 RPM for easy and reliable high speed material removal.

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The DW758 is complemented by an industrial cast iron base and motor housing for added durability and prolonged life. It has a 12-1/2-inch distance between wheels for longer and larger grinding applications, and precision-machined adjustable aluminum tool rests allow the user to accurately position work. Rear exhaust ports in the wheel guards provide smooth operation. This grinder measures 16 inches long and weighs 39.5 pounds.

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This DEWALT tool is backed by three-year limited warranty covering any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship (from the date of purchase). It's also covered by DEWALT's one-year free service contract, where DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use--for free.

What's in the Box

DEWALT DW758 8-inch bench grinder; 36- and 60-grit wheels; eye shields; spark deflectors; tool rests; operating instructions

DW758 8-Inch Bench Grinder At a Glance:
  • 3/4 HP induction motor for heavy-duty grinding operations

  • Runs at 3,600 RPM for high speed material removal

  • 12-1/2-inch distance between wheels

  • Industrial cast iron base and motor housing

  • Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service

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Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
2,472 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality and smoothness of the disc grinder tool. For example, they mention it's a heavy-duty tool, runs smoothly, and is well-made. Some appreciate the noise, power, and value. That said, opinions are mixed on alignment, vibration, and ease of assembly.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

321 customers mention270 positive51 negative

Customers like the quality of the disc grinder tool. They mention it's a heavy duty grinder, runs smooth, and feels fairly solid. Some say that the grinder is long-lasting and has a strong motor. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of this tool.

"...good looks I am not hesitant to move from one end of ratings (i.e. 1 star) to the other end...." Read more

"It's nice n quiet and yes it keeps spinning afterwardsAs I read reviews before I bought...." Read more

"Great grinder! Obviously there is more heavy duty options out there but the power you get for 150$ ya cant beat it !..." Read more

"Strong motor! Fantastic machine." Read more

86 customers mention82 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the disc grinder tool. For example, they mention it's excellent value for money, and it saves the cost of sharpening various items. Some say that the tool hardly vibrates at all.

"Value appropriate with the low cost but...I did not want to believe the review about how much this thing wobbles...." Read more

"BETTER THEN EXPECTED,GREAT PRICE" Read more

"...This one was by far the cheapest. Honestly if I was choosing between this model and the consumer grade jet grinder I would have chosen this one...." Read more

"...bench allow you to create the perfect angle for mower blades... well worth the money. 100% satified." Read more

75 customers mention66 positive9 negative

Customers like the smoothness of the disc grinder tool. They say that it runs smoothly and quiet. Some customers also mention that it has faster rpms and that it slows down again without much vibration. Overall, most are satisfied with the smooth performance of this tool.

"...When I turned it off, it slowed down again without much vibration; the resonant vibration was somewhere around mid-RPMs (revolutions per minute),..." Read more

"...This unit delivers the power without stalling" Read more

"...spun it, the wheels were true and straight, plugged it in and it ran as smooth as you would want and expect. Good job DEWALT! Thanks" Read more

"...Runs smoothly, with slightly less vibration after I swapped out the coarse wheel for a wire wheel...." Read more

61 customers mention57 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the power of the disc grinder tool. They mention that it is powerful enough for their needs, runs smooth, and has lots of power. The 3 / 4 HP motor is just enough, but a 1 hp would have been perfect. It keeps on going and lasts for a long time.

"More power than expected. Super strong and high speed. It would be nice if it had a speed controller for more delicate items...." Read more

"Plenty of power. I put a brush on one side of mine. I was able to remove the guide platform from the one side to make it easier to use...." Read more

"Nice product made for Dewalt. Large & powerful enough to do most any job you put to it." Read more

"This grinder is very well made and powerful! Runs smooth and is a quality tool! Does not bog down when grinding or buffing...." Read more

36 customers mention26 positive10 negative

Customers like the noise of the disc grinder. They mention it runs smooth, making a nice humming sound. They also appreciate the silent and smooth bearings. Customers say the tool has a powerful sound and provides a lot of bang for the buck.

"...Noise: as mentioned above, the grinder is not loud. You can maintain a conversation two feet away when not grinding...." Read more

"It's nice n quiet and yes it keeps spinning afterwardsAs I read reviews before I bought...." Read more

"...It had almost true wheels right out of the box, bearings were silent and smooth. Solid shrouds and fences...." Read more

"...as transmitting considerable vibration into the work bench, and outright noise...." Read more

155 customers mention58 positive97 negative

Customers are mixed about the vibration of the disc grinder tool. Some mention that it is quiet and nearly vibration free, with no wobble or vibration. However, others say that it vibrates intermittently during startup as it hits harmonics, but is fine at operating speeds. Overall, the opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

"...The medium (left side) wheel did have a tiny wobble, and it was marked at the heaviest point. But the right one was dead on, and had no marking...." Read more

"It has a low vibration once up to speed. I bought a stand with it...." Read more

"...Tool rests flex a bit but not horribly, it’s not a fine tune intricate tool it’s a grinder so not really a deal breaker...." Read more

"...as the grinder slows down it hits some resonant RPM which makes a crazy vibration way worse than at full speed (pre-dressed)...." Read more

41 customers mention15 positive26 negative

Customers are mixed about the alignment of the disc grinder tool. Some mention that it's perfectly balanced right out of the box, while others say that they've been completely unable to get it properly balanced. Some customers also mention that the stones are fairly well balanced, while other customers say that the right side was badly out of balance.

"...one of the many (the keyword is MANY) units featuring wobbling, unbalanced stones, as seen in the video...." Read more

"...Just be careful when you turn off the machine. The grinder stones are well balanced and the machine keeps spinning and takes at least a minute or so..." Read more

"...is not instant on, takes 7 seconds to reach full speed, Grinder is way out of balance and not usable out of box, wheels are not true, need to true..." Read more

"...Other times, so much the table would shift around. Balancing the table legs did not help...." Read more

33 customers mention19 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the disc grinder tool. Some mention that it's easy to use and set up, while others say that the instructions are a little hard to follow and some assembly is required. The manual is not super-clear on adjusting the angles, and the diagram could be a bit better.

"...Following the assembly instructions in the instruction manual is easy, with clear to understand instructions and graphics...." Read more

"...The manual is not super-clear on adjusting the angles, either.The other annoying thing about this grinder is that it walks...." Read more

"Perfect for what I was needing it for. Easy to assemble and great quality." Read more

"...router, it has low res pictures, broken english and disjointed assembly instructions - not that many will really need much of them...." Read more

Heavy vibration, unbalanced, tool presents a safety risk. Replacement is different, though!
5 Stars
Heavy vibration, unbalanced, tool presents a safety risk. Replacement is different, though!
(NOTE: the update follows the initial review. As a result of a different experience, the number of stars was updated accordingly. Previously, IMHO, this grinder did not deserve more than 1 star.)After reading most of the positive and negative experiences from other buyers, I decided to gamble (yep - that's the right word!) on this grinder. I have owned and used many DeWALT tools over the years, and always been satisfied with their performance, a thing that weighted in my gambling decision. The warranty (3 years) was another reason why I chose this grinder as opposed to its JET counterpart.As (too) many other reviewers pointed out, the moment I started the motor, it started to "walk" on the table. The vibration was so bad, I had to hold it in place until the wheels spun down to low rpm (rotations per minute). It turned out I received one of the many (the keyword is MANY) units featuring wobbling, unbalanced stones, as seen in the video. (I have another video showing how fast it walks on the table, but the Amazon system only allows one video per review.) The manual states that the grinder must be bolted down before use; however, all the torque the unbalanced/wobbly wheels create will definitely damage the ball bearings, and I'm not sure if it won't break something in the process (e.g. the wheels or eye protection attachments) that could create an injury.It is clear DeWALT is aware of the problem: the unbalanced wheels have markings on them at the point of the heaviest region (see pictures). So, I tried to balance the tool by using the markings, rotating one wheel every 10 degrees increments relative to the other wheel. The vibration changed in both intensity and direction, making the grinder walk in a different direction. Eventually, after 2 hours of adjustments, I made it somewhat less shaky, however, the vibration and walking never disappeared.That says something about the degrading QA in the DeWALT tools, a thing that one observes in the overall appearance of the tool (again, pictures!): debris left from the casting that was not cleaned up, and painted over it, chipped paint on the corner of one metal guards.Another issue I would point out is the steel gauge of the wheel guards: IMHO, it is too thin. The user must be careful when tightening the screws after a wheel replacement, else (s)he will strip the two or three threads that exist in that thin sheet metal.Considering this tool is a hit-and-miss, I am returning it for a replacement. I'll update the review after I received the replacement. Hopefully, the replacement will move my review from one to five stars...but I don't hold my breath on it!UPDATE:Amazon delivered the replacement within a day from the day I returned to faulty product, which was the following day after writing the review above. Here is my experience with the replacement:Same packaging (obviously), cardboard a little damaged (see picture), but the items inside were protected by the thick Styrofoam lining. [Which lining, by-the-way, was broken due to the package being dropped on my concrete porch from certain height by the driver - I could hear the thud it made when contacting the porch. So much for a careful delivery! ;-) ]I put the grinder on the same countertop like the previous (i.e. the replaced) grinder, and prepared to turn it on, hoping it won't waltz away like the previous one.Before turning it on, I checked the wheels wobbling. The medium (left side) wheel did have a tiny wobble, and it was marked at the heaviest point. But the right one was dead on, and had no marking. That was encouraging! The I started the grinder, holding to it as a preventative measure.It started smoothly, with mere vibration starting mid-speed until it reached the top speed, then smooth from that point on. Some tiny vibrations are felt if holding my hand on the grinder housing, but I think they are normal for this application. Left it running (under supervision, of course) for about 5 minutes to see if it changes the behavior. It didn't: it ran smoothly throughout. When I turned it off, it slowed down again without much vibration; the resonant vibration was somewhere around mid-RPMs (revolutions per minute), but it was insignificant. Restarted, let it run for a while, and shut down without holding it. No problems at all- it ran smoothly, without moving on the countertop. While it ran, I didn't observe to become hot, a complaint read in other reviews. It does get a little warm, which is normal considering the current it runs through it, and the torque required to rotate the heavy wheels (All devices running electric current through them become warm. it's Joule's law.)Regarding starting and stopping times: the grinder reaches its top speed in 6-8 seconds. It slows to a halt in 2m20s. This is due to the fact that it doesn't have a speed brake, and those heavy wheels have a large moment of inertia.On to mounting the tool stand and eye shields...The tool rests:Made of cast aluminum, with a machined surface. The wheel goes into a 3/8" (9.5 mm) groove... I like it, it has many uses! Size-wise, I would prefer them wider: they are 1.5" (38 mm) wide at the wheel face; I would have liked it at least an extra 1/2" (12 mm) wider.The edges were not de-burred after machining. This poses a risk of cutting during handling and tool use later on, however, taking away the burrs is really easy: two-three strokes with sandpaper grit 220 on a block, and the burrs were gone. Still, having burrs on edges is a no-no.The tool rest is mounted to the side of the wheel guard by a zinc-plated steel bracket. The bracket is stamped rather than machined, and (again) not de-burred. We'll do the rug dance again with 220-grit sandpaper to remove the burrs, but it's more difficult to do it on the mounting channel. Done!Assembly:Following the assembly instructions in the instruction manual is easy, with clear to understand instructions and graphics. One head-scratching situation occurs when the user wants to use a 7/16" wrench to tighten the 1/4"-20UNC bolts, and find out the wrench is too big. (I read about this weird situation in another review, and now I can confirm it.) The hex heads of these bolts are for a metric screw, namely M6, and have a 10 mm hex head; so, you'd need a 10 mm wrench to tighten the screws. IMHO, I fail to see why DeWALT used a SAE screw thread with a metric head; they should use either one or another. Given the thinness of the wheel guards, I would go with M6 screws as they have finer pitch than 1/4"-20.Adjusting the eye protection and tool rest is easy, with a thumbscrew for the eye shields, and a 10 mm wrench for the tool rest. IMHO, It is a good engineering decision to have the tool rest adjusted/tightened with a wrench: it is more reliable, and safer than using a thumbscrew or lever.After the assembly, I ran the grinder again, and was very happy with the outcome. I put it in its place on my workbench, started again, and proceed to correct some screwdrivers and a wood chisel. it all went smooth like butter. (Of course, I will follow all the proper safety instructions, like bolting it to the bench, and so on.) For now, I'm happy. It's a keeper!Final thoughts:As I mentioned in my initial review: this tool is a hit-and-miss. The replacement convinced me of this - first I got a lousy one, just to be replaced by a really good unit.Noise: as mentioned above, the grinder is not loud. You can maintain a conversation two feet away when not grinding. However, it's not very quiet either, due to the thin gauge of the wheel guards. Mounting the tool rests makes it louder; the whole can (ahem... wheel guard!) vibrates. If you hold the tool rests, the noise is dampened a great deal. Even so, it is much quieter than when you'll start grinding some steel.IMHO, it still has issues that must be addressed by DeWALT:a) according to the reviews, more than 30% have negative observations like vibrations, wobbling, etc.;b) there are still a number of things that can be improved on it: thicker steel gauge on the wheel guards, de-burring, better QA (leading to fewer returns);c) deciding on whether to use metric or SAE screws;d) perhaps some niceties like an attached lamp (?)However, considering the whole package, cost, warranty, the fact that it didn't disintegrate after being dropped from 5 feet onto concrete, and (yes!) good looks I am not hesitant to move from one end of ratings (i.e. 1 star) to the other end. I believe you WILL get a good one if you insist and return it for a replacement, no matter how many times you must return it. (I know I was ready to return it over and over again until I would get a good unit.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy vibration, unbalanced, tool presents a safety risk. Replacement is different, though!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
(NOTE: the update follows the initial review. As a result of a different experience, the number of stars was updated accordingly. Previously, IMHO, this grinder did not deserve more than 1 star.)

After reading most of the positive and negative experiences from other buyers, I decided to gamble (yep - that's the right word!) on this grinder. I have owned and used many DeWALT tools over the years, and always been satisfied with their performance, a thing that weighted in my gambling decision. The warranty (3 years) was another reason why I chose this grinder as opposed to its JET counterpart.

As (too) many other reviewers pointed out, the moment I started the motor, it started to "walk" on the table. The vibration was so bad, I had to hold it in place until the wheels spun down to low rpm (rotations per minute). It turned out I received one of the many (the keyword is MANY) units featuring wobbling, unbalanced stones, as seen in the video. (I have another video showing how fast it walks on the table, but the Amazon system only allows one video per review.) The manual states that the grinder must be bolted down before use; however, all the torque the unbalanced/wobbly wheels create will definitely damage the ball bearings, and I'm not sure if it won't break something in the process (e.g. the wheels or eye protection attachments) that could create an injury.

It is clear DeWALT is aware of the problem: the unbalanced wheels have markings on them at the point of the heaviest region (see pictures). So, I tried to balance the tool by using the markings, rotating one wheel every 10 degrees increments relative to the other wheel. The vibration changed in both intensity and direction, making the grinder walk in a different direction. Eventually, after 2 hours of adjustments, I made it somewhat less shaky, however, the vibration and walking never disappeared.

That says something about the degrading QA in the DeWALT tools, a thing that one observes in the overall appearance of the tool (again, pictures!): debris left from the casting that was not cleaned up, and painted over it, chipped paint on the corner of one metal guards.

Another issue I would point out is the steel gauge of the wheel guards: IMHO, it is too thin. The user must be careful when tightening the screws after a wheel replacement, else (s)he will strip the two or three threads that exist in that thin sheet metal.

Considering this tool is a hit-and-miss, I am returning it for a replacement. I'll update the review after I received the replacement. Hopefully, the replacement will move my review from one to five stars...but I don't hold my breath on it!

UPDATE:

Amazon delivered the replacement within a day from the day I returned to faulty product, which was the following day after writing the review above. Here is my experience with the replacement:

Same packaging (obviously), cardboard a little damaged (see picture), but the items inside were protected by the thick Styrofoam lining. [Which lining, by-the-way, was broken due to the package being dropped on my concrete porch from certain height by the driver - I could hear the thud it made when contacting the porch. So much for a careful delivery! ;-) ]

I put the grinder on the same countertop like the previous (i.e. the replaced) grinder, and prepared to turn it on, hoping it won't waltz away like the previous one.

Before turning it on, I checked the wheels wobbling. The medium (left side) wheel did have a tiny wobble, and it was marked at the heaviest point. But the right one was dead on, and had no marking. That was encouraging! The I started the grinder, holding to it as a preventative measure.

It started smoothly, with mere vibration starting mid-speed until it reached the top speed, then smooth from that point on. Some tiny vibrations are felt if holding my hand on the grinder housing, but I think they are normal for this application. Left it running (under supervision, of course) for about 5 minutes to see if it changes the behavior. It didn't: it ran smoothly throughout. When I turned it off, it slowed down again without much vibration; the resonant vibration was somewhere around mid-RPMs (revolutions per minute), but it was insignificant. Restarted, let it run for a while, and shut down without holding it. No problems at all- it ran smoothly, without moving on the countertop. While it ran, I didn't observe to become hot, a complaint read in other reviews. It does get a little warm, which is normal considering the current it runs through it, and the torque required to rotate the heavy wheels (All devices running electric current through them become warm. it's Joule's law.)

Regarding starting and stopping times: the grinder reaches its top speed in 6-8 seconds. It slows to a halt in 2m20s. This is due to the fact that it doesn't have a speed brake, and those heavy wheels have a large moment of inertia.

On to mounting the tool stand and eye shields...

The tool rests:
Made of cast aluminum, with a machined surface. The wheel goes into a 3/8" (9.5 mm) groove... I like it, it has many uses! Size-wise, I would prefer them wider: they are 1.5" (38 mm) wide at the wheel face; I would have liked it at least an extra 1/2" (12 mm) wider.

The edges were not de-burred after machining. This poses a risk of cutting during handling and tool use later on, however, taking away the burrs is really easy: two-three strokes with sandpaper grit 220 on a block, and the burrs were gone. Still, having burrs on edges is a no-no.

The tool rest is mounted to the side of the wheel guard by a zinc-plated steel bracket. The bracket is stamped rather than machined, and (again) not de-burred. We'll do the rug dance again with 220-grit sandpaper to remove the burrs, but it's more difficult to do it on the mounting channel. Done!

Assembly:
Following the assembly instructions in the instruction manual is easy, with clear to understand instructions and graphics. One head-scratching situation occurs when the user wants to use a 7/16" wrench to tighten the 1/4"-20UNC bolts, and find out the wrench is too big. (I read about this weird situation in another review, and now I can confirm it.) The hex heads of these bolts are for a metric screw, namely M6, and have a 10 mm hex head; so, you'd need a 10 mm wrench to tighten the screws. IMHO, I fail to see why DeWALT used a SAE screw thread with a metric head; they should use either one or another. Given the thinness of the wheel guards, I would go with M6 screws as they have finer pitch than 1/4"-20.

Adjusting the eye protection and tool rest is easy, with a thumbscrew for the eye shields, and a 10 mm wrench for the tool rest. IMHO, It is a good engineering decision to have the tool rest adjusted/tightened with a wrench: it is more reliable, and safer than using a thumbscrew or lever.

After the assembly, I ran the grinder again, and was very happy with the outcome. I put it in its place on my workbench, started again, and proceed to correct some screwdrivers and a wood chisel. it all went smooth like butter. (Of course, I will follow all the proper safety instructions, like bolting it to the bench, and so on.) For now, I'm happy. It's a keeper!

Final thoughts:
As I mentioned in my initial review: this tool is a hit-and-miss. The replacement convinced me of this - first I got a lousy one, just to be replaced by a really good unit.

Noise: as mentioned above, the grinder is not loud. You can maintain a conversation two feet away when not grinding. However, it's not very quiet either, due to the thin gauge of the wheel guards. Mounting the tool rests makes it louder; the whole can (ahem... wheel guard!) vibrates. If you hold the tool rests, the noise is dampened a great deal. Even so, it is much quieter than when you'll start grinding some steel.

IMHO, it still has issues that must be addressed by DeWALT:
a) according to the reviews, more than 30% have negative observations like vibrations, wobbling, etc.;
b) there are still a number of things that can be improved on it: thicker steel gauge on the wheel guards, de-burring, better QA (leading to fewer returns);
c) deciding on whether to use metric or SAE screws;
d) perhaps some niceties like an attached lamp (?)

However, considering the whole package, cost, warranty, the fact that it didn't disintegrate after being dropped from 5 feet onto concrete, and (yes!) good looks I am not hesitant to move from one end of ratings (i.e. 1 star) to the other end. I believe you WILL get a good one if you insist and return it for a replacement, no matter how many times you must return it. (I know I was ready to return it over and over again until I would get a good unit.)
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