BENCH GRINDERS

[Jer]

I FINALLY got around to renaming this thread....

That was my plan all along, once everyone had time to become aware of the new board.....

Patience is a virtue, me buckos!!


BROCK:
That's a great idea using the "table-top" pins....definitely something to work towards in my future!!

(leave it to a Cajun Man)
;D

[Jer]

I finally got around to viewing Brock's double grinder setup, on
my last stay in "Brockland"....

Quite the setup....although it did take a minute or two to "find" it,
the work bench being not quite
as pristine as the pic would lead one to believe.

[Doright]

Some good ideas here
I like the two grinder idea, as its always a pain to stop and change tooling, Its always the Lazy one who tried using the wrong tool for the job and destroyed the part!

I don't use my grinder as often as I should I guess I use my Die grinders for almost every thing.

I like having a wire wheel set up on a grinder and a Good Buffing wheel. Always used those more than grinding wheels on car parts. I now have a dedicated Buffer with a course buff wheel and a Loose buff for plastics and small chrome pieces.

Remember never use grinding wheels on soft metals like Aluminum, Brass and copper etc... The wheels clog up heat up and explode! People have been hurt bad and even Killed by these tools! And for Gods sake ALWAYS use your Eye protection! Wire wheels throw wires constantly and grinding wheels are constantly throwing pieces as well as steel coming off the parts your grinding.
You cant work on any thing if your BLIND!
ALSO
The Bottom feed foot is to Brace your Parts on while grinding NEVER try to hold a Part free hand with any grinder wheel, Wire wheel or Buff wheel! All these wheels have a tendency to grab parts and throw them at YOU or across the shop! or worse your prized project car you just painted!
Use good leather gloves as well and try to keep your finger out of them wheels!
I also like to keep a bucket of water near by to cool parts.

[Jer]

That's a lot of excellent tips, Dennis !!

Thanks for your input.

(I, too, have "shot" a part or two across the garage!)

Not fun, and definitely dangerous/scary !!