Are all of your items brand new with valid manufacturer warranties? Yes, all of our products are new-in-the-box items from legitimate wholesale distribtors and are completely covered by the manufacturers' warranties.2. Do you ship outside the continental US? Yes, for shipping within the US (including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico) and to Canada simply select the appropriate State or Territory when entering your address on the check-out screen. For all other destinations, please contact us via e-mail or telephone for a shipping estimate.3. How are your shipping charges calculated? The shipping calculator uses UPS standard shipping rates (based on package weight and location).
We drop-ship most of our products directly from our suppliers to our retail customers. Although our suppliers receive discounted shipping rates from UPS, they also charge boxing (handling) fees which are about the same as the discount, so the standard shipping rates are reasonably accurate.4. Why don't you ship products directly to your customers and save us the handling fees?
Drop-shipping directly from our suppliers saves the expense of 'double shipping', that is shipping to us first and then re-shipping to our retail customers. The handling fee is small when compared to the actual shipping costs. We have succeeded in eliminating extra drop-ship fees with our suppliers due to the volume of ordering that we do with them. If we were to ship everything to ourselves first, then we would have to raise all of our prices to compensate for the extra shipping costs.
Drop-shipping, even with boxing (handling) fees is the lowest cost way to deliver our products to our customers.5. What can customers do to minimize shipping fees?
Customers can minimize shipping fees by ordering multiple items at the same time so as to create one large shipment rather than several smaller ones. If possible, customers can use a business address for the 'ship to' address since UPS charges lower rates for deliveries to business addresses. If you feel that your shipping charges are excessive, please so that we can manually calculate the shipping charges and credit your order for any overages.6. Which brand/model of glass grinders is best for me? Most manufacturers produce a range of grinder models from basic no-frills models to more expensive models with stronger motors and several optional add-on items. Our simple advice to a new hobbyist is to select a model like the one that you learned on if you took a class, one that you are comfortable with.
If you haven't worked with a grinder before or are not comfortable with the one from your instructor's classroom, then consider a mid-priced model that comes with a good package of included accessories, such as the Inland Wiz CG Value Pack or the Diamond Tech Power Max II Deluxe. Both of these machines have reliable components, are warranteed for five or six years, respectively, and include a faceshield for safety and both large and small grinder bits for a variety of grinding applications.7. Will all grinder bits fit on all brands/models of grinders? Most of the rotary style grinders on our website are manufactured with standard 5/16' diameter shafts and all of the 'standard' grinding heads will fit on any one of these machines. A few of the grinder manufacturers supply adapters to be used with some of their grinders along with their slip-on grinding heads.
These slip-on grinding heads are not universal fit, they only work with the brand/model grinder and the adapter which is included with the grinder. That adapter can be removed, however, and any 'standard' grinding head by any manufacturer can be used with that grinder. Some of our grinders do have different size shafts, in those cases the shaft size is noted in the product description.
These are the largest, most powerful and most expensive professional models.8. Are payments made on your website safe and secure? Yes, all of our payments are processed by PayPal, 'The world's most loved way to pay and get paid.' Whether you are using a creidt card or your own PayPal account, PayPal is securing and completing the transaction.9. My credit card has been charged, but my order still shows as 'In Progress' on your. What's going on here? We recently changed our charging policy to charge when an order is placed rather than waiting until it is shipped.
This is because we have been scammed by several unscrupulous buyers that used fradulent credit cards or over-charged or closed their credit card accounts during the time between when we received their order and when we shipped then attempted to complete the transaction. We hope that our honorable customers will understand our predicament and accept this new policy. We will, of course, immediately refund any order that is cancelled for any reason.
The Gryphette features:. Powerful DC Motor. Standard 3/4' bit. 6.75' x 6.75' work surface. Accepts all standard bits.
Simple Design. 120V. Five year limited warranty. Outstanding Value# 08548$ 105.00 $ 79.95Replacement Surface for the Gryphette# 08544$ 9.95Gryphon Studio GrinderThe Gryphon Studio Grinder offers top performance at a modest price.
Its unique features make it easy to set up and use, and the powerful motor will never disappoint. The motor won't stall no matter how hard you push the glass. Features. Convenient face shield is included with each grinder.
Powerful DC motor that won't slow down even under heavy use. Compared to other grinders, the RPMs might be less, but the torque is higher. More power = more grinding!. Gravity-fed coolant tower delivers just the right amount of clean water to the grinding head at all times.
Two grinding heads can be mounted at the same time, and both will be lubricated by the sponge even if the heads are different diameters. Ample work surface (9.75'x9'). Comes with a 1' standard grinding bit. Base: 11'x10.5' Base Height: 6 5/8'.
Fuse: 3 amps, Fast Acting. Simple, rugged construction for long life. 120V. Five year warranty.Specifications: 3000 rpm - 1/5 hp DC - 11'x10.59x6 5/8'H Weight 11 lbs - 5 Year Warranty. Replacement Surface for the Studio Grinder# 08545$ 12.95Gryphon Convertible GrinderThe Gryphon Convertible Grinder offers a new and improved revolutionary advance in comfort.
By simply rotating the base, the grinding surface converts from horizontal to 30 degree inclined surface. You can sit while grinding! Even if you stand, the inclined work surface reduces fatigue because you no longer need to stoop over your work to see what you are doing.The Gryphon Convertible Grinder is supplied with two grinding bits, a 1' and a 1/4'. Of course the grinder can accept all other sizes of bits as well, including the Gryphon Slip-On Bits.A new electric automatic pump supplies a reliable and constant flow of water directly to the bit regardless of saw orientation.
The use of a sponge is optional with the electric pump.Specifications: 3000 rpm - 1/5 hp DC - 14'x11' Weight 14 lbs - 5 Year Warranty. Replacement2nd Story Surface for the Convertible Grinder# 08547$ 12.95Features. Powerful 1/5 HP DC Motor. Built-in Electric Pump with spongeless cooling.
Converts from Flat to Inclined Position. Large 14'x11' Work Surface. Removable Second Story Work Surface. Face Shield. Two Gryphon Bits (1' & 1/4'). Longer bit life due to improved cooling. Five year limited warrantyGryphon Replacement Face ShieldThis Face Shield is a direct replacement for the one that comes with the Convertible.It can be added as an accessory to the Gryphette Grinder.
It will also work on theStudio Grinder, but it does not contain the water reservoir. # 08560$ 13.95Gryphon Replacement Grinder HeadsSave Over 35% off EachThe Gryphon bits fit Inland, Glastar and Gryphon grinders.
They are a line of high quality grinding bits made in Germany by E. Herrmann, the same company that makes Gryphon's diamond band saw blades.There are different bits offered in a combination of sizes, configurations and degree of coarseness.
They are manufactured to the highest quality yet are priced to be competitive with standard bits. The Gryphon-Herrmann bits are manufactured by bonding cubic crystals of diamond in several layers within a nickel matrix. As the bit is used, microscopic particles break off, revealing a fresh surface. As one diamond wears away, the next diamond in the layer is exposed.
The result is bits with extremely long life.