{"id":1435,"date":"2009-09-23T07:22:43","date_gmt":"2009-09-23T14:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/joewelder.com\/?p=1435"},"modified":"2013-08-28T10:59:47","modified_gmt":"2013-08-28T17:59:47","slug":"product-spotlight-sharpie%e2%84%a2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/joewelder\/2009\/09\/23\/product-spotlight-sharpie%e2%84%a2\/","title":{"rendered":"Product Spotlight: Sharpie\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We introduced the Sharpie hand-held tungsten electrode grinder in 2000.\u00a0 We started with the SD or &#8220;standard&#8221; which is our low-cost model with a fixed grind angle.\u00a0 Based on customer feedback we added the DX which has an adjustable grind angle range from 5-45 degrees, and more recently the vacuum model which is adjustable with a dust collection bag.<br style=\"line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial;\" \/><br style=\"line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial;\" \/>The machines are very popular with hobbyists and fabricators that need to grind tungsten electrodes up to 1\/8&#8243; (3.2mm).\u00a0 They solve the problem of wearing out grinding wheels and belt sander belts, and greatly improve safety in the shop or on the job site.\u00a0 I have been very pleased with all the positive comments that we get from customers after they receive their Sharpies.\u00a0 It&#8217;s a great product! \u00a0Try one and see if you agree &#8212; as with all Arc-Zone purchases &#8212; its guaranteed!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Three Models to Choose From:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1438\" title=\"dxv\" src=\"\/blog\/joewelder\/wp-content\/dxv.jpg\" alt=\"dxv\" width=\"135\" height=\"135\" \/>The Sharpie\u2122 DXV &#8220;Deluxe Vacuum&#8221;<\/strong> model adjusts for a wide range of grind angles and tapers from 15-to-45 degrees (included angle) for virtually any TIG welding application and includes built-in dust collection for dust-free electrode preparation.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Customer Review:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Got this vacuum grinder with the pro kit. Great deal. We have a welder here who is pregnant and the vacuum system really helps with dust collection. Thanks for the candy and the free poster.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Date Added: 05\/14\/2009\u00a0by Roger Wilcox<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1437\" title=\"dx\" src=\"\/blog\/joewelder\/wp-content\/dx.jpg\" alt=\"dx\" width=\"135\" height=\"135\" \/><strong>The Sharpie\u2122 DX &#8220;Deluxe&#8221;<\/strong> adjusts for a wide range of grind angles and tapers from 15-to-45 degrees (included angle) for virtually any TIG welding application.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Customer Review:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Got this grinder and it worked great even on 1\/8 tungsten. Good adjustment angle, used the first side of the wheel then flipped it over and continued to grind. 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I would recommend this product to anyone from bigginer to expert. Sincerly, Dave<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Date Added: 11\/14\/2008\u00a0by Dave Fasteen<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that Arc-Zone.com carries the industry&#8217;s most comprehensive selection of tungsten grinders?  In addition to the Sharpie, we&#8217;ve got the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/index.php?main_page=index&#038;cPath=15_605\">Turbo Sharp<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/index.php?main_page=index&#038;cPath=15_436\">the Triad<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/index.php?main_page=index&#038;cPath=15_166\">Neutrix<\/a> hand held tungsten grinders.  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