[Woodcarver] Help needed with grinder

[OLD JOE]

Kathy, suggest you try two or three cloth buffing wheels side by side to 
create a wide buffing surface rather than using any type filler washers on 
your new grinder.

Just be aware that with a high speed grinder (or low speed machine) your 
tool or (especially) a knife can easily be grabbed by the wheels and thrown 
out of your hand to become a dangerous missile. It does happen much quicker 
and more violently with a high speed machine. Suggest having the 
buffer/grinder placed close to a wall rather than in an open space where 
another person can move behind the machine.

When reversing the direction of wheels' rotation, post warnings that they 
run the wrong direction and stay alert yourself to avoid accidents.

Serious accidents can, and do, happen with slow and/or high speed machines, 
so concentrate on your sharpening or buffing with any machine.  Old Joe


Old Joe (Joe Brott), Plattsmouth, NE USA
www.oldjoe.org
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