JET · Updated August 2026
JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder: price & specs
JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: jettools.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder is listed at $480.7 on jettools.com as of 2026-08-01, #10 cheapest of 13 bench grinders (median $149.92); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 34/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 10 in class.
Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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Is the JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder a good buy?
At $481, the JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder is #10 cheapest of the 13 bench grinders we track, where the median is $149.92. On the spec sheet, its wheel diameter of 8 in is above the median of the 12, its motor power hp of 1 is above the median of the 10, and its no load of 3450 rpm is below the median of the 12.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $480.7 JET list price (equipmentsalesandsurplus.com / Trick-Tools regular price $490.20); frequently discounted to $279-$305 at Home Depot |
|---|---|
| Brand | JET |
| Released | — |
| Wheel diameter (in) | 8 |
| Motor power hp | 1 |
| No load (rpm) | 3450 |
| Arbor size (in) | 0.625 |
| Variable speed | No |
| Wheel type | aluminum oxide, dual grit (36/60 grit), 1 in. wide |
| Includes tool rest | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 60 |
Source: jettools.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by trick-tools.com. 1 HP, 115V 1-phase, 3450 RPM, 8 in. x 1 in. dual-grit (36/60) wheels, 5/8 in. shaft confirmed on JET's own page (SKU 577102) and Trick-Tools. Weight reported as 59.65-61.7 lbs across retailer spec sheets; 60 lbs used as the consensus figure. Note: JET's current site labels this exact SKU "JBG-8B," but every major retailer (Home Depot, Amazon, Trick-Tools, US Tool Depot) still lists and sells it as "JBG-8A" — same machine, entry kept under the dominant retail name.
Is the JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder worth it vs cheaper bench grinders?
JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder against its closest cheaper and pricier bench grinders on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked
| Product | Price | Wheel diameter (in) | Motor power hp | No load (rpm) | Arbor size (in) | Variable speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder this | $480.7 | 8 | 1 | 3450 | 0.625 | No |
| Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder | $329 | 7.875 | 0.6 | 3600 | 1.25 | No |
| Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer | $995 | 7 | 0.5 | 3600 | 0.625 | No |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder cost?
The JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder has a US price of $480.7 (JET list price (equipmentsalesandsurplus.com / Trick-Tools regular price $490.20); frequently discounted to $279-$305 at Home Depot), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder compare on price?
At $481, the JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder is #10 cheapest of the 13 bench grinders we track, where the median is $149.92.
What are the JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder's key specs?
JET JBG-8A 8 in. Industrial Bench Grinder (JET): wheel diameter in 8, motor power hp 1, no load rpm 3450, arbor size in 0.625, variable speed No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $480.7 at jettools.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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