I don't have any power grinders right now besides a 4.5 inch angle grinder.  I need something to sharpen my TIG tungstens a bit better.   The common answer would be to get a 6" bench grinder.  But as I like to think outside the box I have seen that belt sanders can also be used with good success. 

What do you think about this unit from eastwood?   
http://www.eastwood.com/1-2hp-8-combination-bench-grinder-and-belt-sander.html?utm_content=13577&utm_campaign=AmazonSean1&utm_source=Amazon&utm_medium=Merchant-Centre&SRCCODE=1SE1083


I can do some wood project sanding,   Sharpen Tungsten(dedicated belt or wheel)  and add a buffing wheel for polishing stuff,  and sharpen knives. 

I am a bit worried about the low power(1/2hp),  And are 2"x 28" belts standard? 

Just a thought as a frugal Connie Owner.
Look at Harbor Freight before you buy from Eastwood.

Ride safe, Ted

I don't know a thing about welding but I sure like that grinder/sander. The price seems nice to me.

I don't have any power grinders right now besides a 4.5 inch angle grinder.  I need something to sharpen my TIG tungstens a bit better.

I can do some wood project sanding,   Sharpen Tungsten(dedicated belt or wheel)  and add a buffing wheel for polishing stuff,  and sharpen knives. 

I am a bit worried about the low power(1/2hp),  And are 2"x 28" belts standard?

1/2 HP is adequate, but I bet the specs are way inflated.

I picked up a beater 1x30" Delta belt sander at a GROJ (Get Rid Of Junk) sale many moons ago, it's adequate for what I use it for. Sharpening TI 'lectrodes, wood working, [rough] sharpen knives...

Tip: do NOT buy sanding belts from Harbor Fright, they are total junk (but cheap!)

Buffer is nice I guess, I don't use one. If I did, having the cotton buff right next to a 36 grit grinding wheel/belt appears to be misdemeanor dumb, bordering on felony stupid.

Rick

I'm starting to shy away from this unit.  At first it seemed very cool and flexible.   but it looks like getting belts for that 2X28 machine is going to be near impossible. 

I guess i'm back to a HF 36" belt sander.