Inland Craft Wizard IV Stained Glass Grinder | Glass Art Grinding Shaping Machine | Includes Two Diamond Grinding Bits

$ 264.95

Score By Feature

Based on 55 ratings

Easy to clean

9.80

Easy to use

9.52

Value for money

8.98

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Product Description

The Wizard IV glass grinder from Inland Craft is the most powerful of its kind. This American-made machine can be used to grind and shape glass edges, as well as stained glass work and drilling holes in glass.

Two different sized grinding bits are included, as well as two popular and useful accessories: the FaceShield and SecondStory work surface.

This grinder's workhorse 40 oz-in torque, 115V motor provides plenty of power for the jobs you need it to do, making it a top pick for professionals and serious glass hobbyists alike.

ABS material is lightweight, rustproof, and impact-resistant, and it has a small footprint. It's lightweight and portable, making it ideal for travel.

Made in the United States of America. The product is covered by a five-year warranty.

Questions & Answers

Is there a 12 x 10 wizard work surface?

We don't have any more than that; we only have ten. 25" x 8. There is a work surface of 625 inches available.

Will this grinder be capable of shaping porcelain dish parts without destroying them?

On the Mohs scale, porcelain is a seven. Glass is available in a variety of sizes. We anticipate that it will work, but because porcelain is a harder material than glass, the grinder bits may wear slightly faster.

Is it possible to use a 1" grinding bit in this grinder?

Yes, a 1" diameter grinding bit is included.

Is it possible to remove words that form part of a bottle with this machine, and does it come with a smoother?

Glass bottles should be able to be ground down and imperfections removed with the included grinder bit. While this grinder does not come with a smoother grinder bit, Inland Craft sells them on their website.

Selected User Reviews For Inland Craft Wizard IV Stained Glass Grinder | Glass Art Grinding Shaping Machine | Includes Two Diamond Grinding Bits

For large pieces, this is sufficient

3/5

This grinder had the potential to be a favorite of mine. The sponge system works well. Compared to my old Glastar, there is a lot less splashing. On the front of the grinder, there is a storage compartment, which I initially thought would be extremely useful. Apart from the fact that the cover that came with the grinder did not fit at all - I saw multiple cut marks from something sharp on both sides when I finally managed to pry it off. Someone had attempted to shave it down, but had come to a halt at the point where they could jam it into place. Quality control is not something I consider to be important. The seller sent me a replacement cover, which fit perfectly, but I felt it should have fit the first time. When I first emptied the water, I realized that the storage compartment came along for the ride - So either empty all of your parts every time you dump the water, or keep the cover firmly in place. In any case - oops. The fact that this grinder is really only good for grinding large pieces of glass is my biggest gripe with it. Only the tip of a small bit can be used because the mini table is so high. I'm baffled as to how this was put to the test and no one noticed. br>I am unable to recommend this grinder in any way.

Evangeline Chen

| Nov 24, 2021

It's a nice little machine, but the glass has a habit of "catching" on the grated surface

5/5

It's mostly a bother, and I'm not sure what to do about it. Maybe they're all the same way. Overall, I'm pleased with it.

Layne Bird

| Jun 10, 2021

It cools with sponges

5/5

Drip cooling is less dependable. Over the course of 30 years, I've gone through three grinders. The sponge cooling feature is something I really like. Drip cooling is used by some other brands, but it usually fails after a few years.