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Grizzly Industrial · Updated August 2026

Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor: price & specs

Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: grizzly.com verified STALE · 2026-08-01 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark68/100#3 of 10 in class

The Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor is listed at $86.95 on grizzly.com as of 2026-08-31, #4 cheapest of 13 bench grinders (median $149.92); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 68/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 10 in class.

Verified Aug 31, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest bench grinders: Skil 3380-01 6 in. Bench Grinder with Light — $69.97

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Price history

$86.95
2018-10-12↑93% on record2026-08-31

How we know these prices

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Is the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor a good buy?

At $87, the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor is #4 cheapest of the 13 bench grinders we track, where the median is $149.92. On the spec sheet, its wheel diameter of 6 in is the lowest of the 12, its motor power hp of 0.33 is the lowest of the 10, and its arbor size of 0.5 in is the lowest of the 12.

Specifications

Price (US)$86.95 Grizzly list price; frequently on sale for $72.95 directly on grizzly.com
BrandGrizzly Industrial
Released—
Wheel diameter (in)6
Motor power hp0.33
No load (rpm)3450
Arbor size (in)0.5
Variable speedNo
Wheel typealuminum oxide Type 1, dual grit (36/60 grit), 5/8 in. wide
Includes tool restYes
Weight (lb)19

Source: grizzly.com (read 2026-08-01) STALE · 2026-08-01 · corroborated by amazon.com (read 2026-08-01). Grizzly's own product page specifies a 1/3 HP, 110V single-phase, 3A motor at 3,450 RPM, 6 in. x 5/8 in. Type 1 aluminum-oxide wheels (60-grit right, 36-grit left) on a 1/2 in. arbor, accepting wheels 1/2 in. to 3/4 in. wide, ~19 lb shipping weight, and a list price of $86.95 (sale $72.95 at time of check). Grizzly's own site returned a bot-blocked (403) response on direct re-fetch for the image, and no other retailer page yielded a verifiable direct-hosted product photo within available access, so the image field is omitted.

Is the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor worth it vs cheaper bench grinders?

Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor against its closest cheaper and pricier bench grinders on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked

ProductPriceWheel diameter (in)Motor power hpNo load (rpm)Arbor size (in)Variable speed
Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor this$86.9560.3334500.5No
Ryobi BG612G 2.1 Amp 6 in. Bench Grinder with LED Lights$796—36000.5No
Craftsman CMXEGAX69434609 6 in. Bench Grinder$99.996—36000.625No

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor cost?

The Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor has a US price of $86.95 (Grizzly list price; frequently on sale for $72.95 directly on grizzly.com), as of 2026-08-01.

How does the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor compare on price?

At $87, the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor is #4 cheapest of the 13 bench grinders we track, where the median is $149.92.

Has the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor's price dropped?

No — since 2018-10-12 the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor has risen 93.5%, from $44.94 to $86.95; the lowest we have recorded is $39.95 (2020-11-30).

What is the lowest price the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor is $39.95 on 2020-11-30.

Is now a good time to buy the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor?

The Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor is currently $86.95; the lowest we have recorded is $39.95 (2020-11-30). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

What are the Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor's key specs?

Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor (Grizzly Industrial): wheel diameter in 6, motor power hp 0.33, no load rpm 3450, arbor size in 0.5, variable speed No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.

Price of record: $86.95 at grizzly.com, 2026-08-31. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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