The study of grinding machines with open-type hydrostatic slideways is presented. This hydrostatic slideways are V-flat type with multi-recesses which are provided by constant oil pressure and capillary restrictors are used as pressure regulators. The size of slideways, restricting parameter, the inlet pressure, pressure ratio, film thickness and the lubricant viscosity are the main parameters of the performance of slideways. The influences on the static and dynamical characteristics of open-type hydrostatic slideways are investigated by the experimental method. According to the experimental results and theoretical analysis, the design method to modify the performances are proposed.