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Post by Jer on Oct 1, 2009 0:24:18 GMT -5
Here's question 1: (FINALLY started another thread, but Hey,....I'm lazy) I set up my new bench grinder, which came with 2 six inch grinder wheels...one is called "coarse" and rated--per the box--at 36 grit, and the other is labeled "medium", and is 60 grit. I want to put the new 6 inch wire wheel on that bought for it, but I'm not certain which of the 2 grinder wheels would be more utilitarian...in other words, which would be best suitable for a more varied type of usage? They don't look or feel a whole lot different to me, and I thought I would solicit your thoughts on which one I would be happiest with. 2nd question: Have any of you guys or gals found one side or the other to be more preferential as far as which side to mount the wire wheel on? Knowing me, I will probably use the wire more than the grinding wheel. (I'm right-handed, for what it's worth). Treat me nice and keep the sardonic comments down to a minimum and I might reward you by posting a pic of it!! (It even has a goose-neck 40 watt light on it!!) Hey, nothing but high class equipment for yours truly!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2009 13:01:47 GMT -5
While the 36 is aggressive it is well for mower blades, broken screwdrivers and punches. Your 60 is like fine tuning what you did with the 36. I have an aggressive 36 on mine. Your wire wheel is more of a rust removal type tool. I get just as much from a wire brush and anything else would be a more portable pneumatic type wire wheel for automotive use.
I think you would be happier with the 2 types of grinders.
My2cents. Bob
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Post by 71greengo on Oct 1, 2009 15:30:47 GMT -5
I would keep the 36 grit on the left hand side of grinder it is far more versitle unless you are sharpening allot of drill bits....the wire whell is the HANDIEST tool in the grinder arsenal!....u will love it....as a tip(not the safest Tip) I removed the guarding around the wire wheel to get FULL acess to it ....I wear a full face shield when cleaing parts.......I also interchange this wiire wheel for a polishing wheel with the compund you apply to polish stainless and chrome parts...
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Post by Jer on Oct 1, 2009 20:46:37 GMT -5
You guys are killing me!! As I was reading Bob's "2 grinder" recommendation, I was thinking: "Yeah, I can see that...I could leave my wire wheel on my 4-1/2" hand grinder and just use my vice for holding the part I want to use a wire wheel on." THEN, I find myself thinking like Steve and all the parts I'm going to need to "buff up" as far as trim, etc.... It's probably just as easy to change out a wheel on the bench grinder as it is on a hand held, and I can see myself taking a couple of steps to use a pre-mounted wire wheel on the bench, rather than digging a hand held out of the tool chest for a quick wire-buff job. OH, JUST SO "THIS THREAD'S [NOT COMPLETELY] WORTHLESS"...
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Post by DynoDave on Oct 2, 2009 6:45:02 GMT -5
I'm with you Jer. If it's set up and sitting on the bench, I'm more likely to use it than if the tools are buried somewhere. I have a heavy Craftsmen grinder I bought many years ago that will keep it's 2 different stones. I have a second, almost antique, grinder that is a separate motor and belt driven head. It was my grandpas, and I plan to use that one as my buff/wire machine. Interesting that you chose a CFL for the light on your grinder. (You did CHOOSE it, right? California hasn't outlawed std. bulbs yet? ) I say that because the Craftsmen has small bulbs attached to the shields over each stone. Nice thought, but poor design. The machine vibration breaks the filaments in a matter of minutes. I have cobbled together the parts to convert to a full sized conventional incandescent bulb, but haven't had the time to set it up. When I do, I'll use a rough service bulb, and that should take care of the problem.
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Post by 71greengo on Oct 2, 2009 8:29:30 GMT -5
Also as a last tip.....overhang the side of the grinder that has the wire wheel on it OVER the edge of your work bench, and then bolt her down, this will allow you to have more access for bigger parts to buff and the bench will not be in the way
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Post by brock on Oct 2, 2009 19:15:05 GMT -5
I went with the 2 grinder idea years ago. Instead of bolting a grinder down, I put pins through the tabletop to hold the grinder that is in use in place. When I want to use the 60 grit wheel, I simply pick up the 1st grinder & swap the 2nd grinder into place on the pins.
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Post by DynoDave on Oct 3, 2009 6:40:06 GMT -5
I went with the 2 grinder idea years ago. Great minds think alike! #2Thumbs#
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Post by eckertc1 on Oct 3, 2009 8:56:59 GMT -5
Now if we can just rename this thread to "Bench Grinders" so it can be found again. Only Jer would hi-jack his own thread [EDITOR'S NOTE: I took care of it, Eck...just for you!!]
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Post by brock on Oct 3, 2009 9:36:51 GMT -5
... Only Jer would hi-jack his own thread You said it [EDITOR'S NOTE: #NaNa# ]
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