It's all about "give-n-take" when it comes to knifemaking. You're always going to have to give up something somewhere, in gain something elsewhere. This holds true with machines/Grinders too. Personally, my opinion is that a grinder is the most important piece of equipment in the shop. Being overly frugal when it comes to that machine causes more grief than good.
I know we all have to work within our means, but the old saying of "You get what you pay for" is ultimately true when it comes to a grinder. In the end, YOU are the one who must decided if the trade-offs are worth the low price you pay.
There's simply no way around the fact that if you save and spend the money on a top of the line grinder, you're going to get a much better machine, capable of so much more than the cheaper ones, and you'll likely never need to purchase another one. Secondly, buying a top end grinder is just a wise investment....if you ever decide you want to sell it, chances are very good you'll get nearly what you paid for it....not gona happen if you go cheap to begin with.
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