I'm considering purchasing this bench grinder...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=43533

And I'm interested to know if anyone's had any experience using and what they think!  Any thoughts or opinions?

I think for a flex shaft you would be happer with this: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40432 . Then if you want a stand alone buffing motor save you money up and buy one.

 I'm actually more interested in the bench grinder, but as I live in a 500sf apartment, anything that saves space is more valuable to me.  "Save your money" is not helpful either, and is really sort of rude.

My apology if I came across as rude. If you are interested in the grinder aspect then go for it. Harbor Freight has a nice deal if you buy the extended warranty and it doesn't cost much so get it if you can afford it as it allows you to bring it back for free replacement if it bits the dust.

Funny, but I just bought one today! Actually, a friend had one, and I LOVED it! But when I got my first one, I really didn't pay much attention, and it was defective! Make SURE that it has a variable speed! I use mine for polishing Polymer Clay. Mine seemed to have only ONE speed FLAT OUT. Next thing, the flex shaft flew off, and I never could get it to stay connected, and operational. Unfortunately, you must be careful, because it spins as does the grinder!!! These are very inexpensive, and even my defective one worked when I needed it. The Warranty is less than $10. Making the whole cost $40, and serves my purpose of polishing quite well! twfancy...Nancy