Many of us on this forum would consider your shop quite large in size, compared to what they are currently making do with... However, I also see that you are using larger machines, not mini ones. Best wishes and good luck with how you get it set up for yourself! How about posting before and after pics at some point?EDIT: It should be noted, my shop is small at 17x34 and a large portion of that is taken up my a 4x8 work table. Also it should be noted, that a completely manual grinder is fine, unless I find a smoking deal on an automatic one.
When I look at guys like Keith Rucker, my shop is itty bitty. 17x34 sounds "big" but once you start putting stuff it in it, it's gets cramped awful quick.Many of us on this forum would consider your shop quite large in size, compared to what they are currently making do with... However, I also see that you are using larger machines, not mini ones. Best wishes and good luck with how you get it set up for yourself! How about posting before and after pics at some point?
Thanks. I'd prefer a vintage US made machine. I'll cross Chevalier off the list of potentials.Most of the 6 x 18 grinders take up about the same amount of space.
Machines like the Parker Majestic are all cast iron vs many grinders that sit on a sheet metal stand.
The Chevalier is a name on a Taiwan machine, they are sold with the same casting and different names applied.
Some grinders have a vacuum in the base or mounted externally to minimize the "dust"