Rank #1 in Best Bench Grinder 2026: 10 Ranked, Specs That Contradict Themselves
DEWALT DW756 6-Inch Bench Grinder, 3450 rpm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The DEWALT DW756 is a 6-inch bench grinder built around a 5/8 HP induction motor, with an industrial cast iron base and motor housing, a wheel speed of 3,450 RPM and 12-1/2 inches between the wheels. It sits at number one in this guide on the strength of 4.7 out of 5 from 1,826 Amazon ratings, at £237.68.
Its own listing, though, does not quite agree with itself. The bullet says 5/8 HP; the horsepower field says 0.63 HP, which is the same figure rounded. But 5/8 HP works out at roughly 466 W, and the wattage field lists 440 watts. The voltage field says 110 Volts, which is not the 230 V that comes out of a UK socket. Everything on this page is copied from the Amazon listing — we have not run the DW756 ourselves.
How those 1,826 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £237.68 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,826 ratings |
| Motor | 5/8 HP induction (bullet) against 0.63 Horsepower (spec field) |
| Wattage | 440 watts (as listed) |
| Voltage | 110 Volts (as listed) |
| Maximum rotational speed | 3,450 RPM |
| Wheel spacing | 6-inch wheels, 12-1/2 inches between them |
| Item weight | 13.8 kg |
| Best Sellers Rank | 18 in Bench Grinders |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“An off brand my first bench grinder did not last long. Half an hour's use set it smoking. The DeWalt replacement, now in its third year of regular use runs like a champ. No heat, no wobble, steady running. Lately I've been running a fine abrasive wheel on one side, and a fine wire wheel on the other. No problems. Glad I bought DeWalt.”
Verified purchase“Have owned for twelve months. Always dependable. I purchased this unit with smaller wheels for easier use on small parts.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Bench Grinder 2026: 10 Ranked, Specs That Contradict Themselves.
Questions people ask
Does the 5/8 HP figure match the wattage in the listing?
Not exactly. 5/8 HP works out at about 466 W, while the DEWALT DW756 wattage field lists 440 watts. The horsepower field itself says 0.63 HP, which does match the 5/8 HP bullet — so two of the three figures agree and the wattage is the odd one out.
What voltage does the DEWALT DW756 run on?
The voltage field in the listing says 110 Volts, which is not the 230 V UK mains supply. It is worth checking that before ordering.
How fast do the wheels turn?
Both the bullet points and the spec field give 3,450 RPM for the DEWALT DW756 motor.
What size is it and how far apart are the wheels?
It is listed as a 6-inch bench grinder with a 12-1/2-inch distance between the wheels.
What do buyers say about it?
The DEWALT DW756 has 4.7 out of 5 from 1,826 ratings on Amazon. The breakdown shown in the listing adds up to 100 rather than 1,826, so those bars are percentages, not counts.
How heavy is it?
The listing gives an item weight of 13.8 kg, with an industrial cast iron base and motor housing.
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