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I bought this stand because it was listed by Amazon as fitting the Delta variable speed 6" grinder I bought. It is about 4 or 5 inches too low for me. Not even close. That may be a blessing in disguise, because the stand itself is apparently made for people shorter than 5'7".
I only bought it because it came in a package deal, but to buy it alone, it is simply not worth it. There is no way to adjust the height other than to put the entire stand on a platform or add a spacer between the stand and the grinder. I can't think of why else it should be so low. You can fabricate a simple pole stand (at the correct height for you) and anchor it to the floor and spend a lot less than what you will pay for this stand. Finally, the price of the stand seems ridiculously overpriced. It does not fit.
I think this stand was maybe designed for use primarily in countries where the average height of the user is closer to 5'7". If it had a height adjustment and an adapter plate included, the price would have been acceptable. I will need to fabricate an adapter plate to mount the grinder. If you are taller than that, you probably will find the height to be uncomfortably low.
If I had a need, I would buy another just like it. Went together fast, nice and strong.
I had to drill my own holes. I bought this exact same stand on eBay for less than half the money. It will need to be bolted and bracketed to the floor for stable operation. I hope this help you and Good Luck with your own dreams.
There are hundreds of people reselling Chinese made tools there and they are easy to find. Including shipping, mine cost around $28.00. If you simply MUST have this stand, buy it from eBay. If you're taller, like I am, you may want to consider a taller (35") stand.
As you can see from looking closely at the picture, there are only two holes drilled(). The Delta sales literature doesn't tell you this either. It's made in China, of course, ("they" called it a "Pit Bull" stand) and it is not really heavy enough. On the good side, it is easy to assemble and is 32" high for most people of average height.
I don't know a your grinder, but mine mounts with a more traditional four bolt pattern. This is not a difficult thing to do, but it's a good idea. and they are in the MIDDLE of the mounting plate (.).
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