[Woodcarver] Help needed with grinder

[Bill]

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From: "dick carter" <rhc511 at hotmail.com>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Help needed with grinder


>
>
>>From: "OLD JOE" <jb04404 at alltel.net>
>
>>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
>>
>
> Kathy,
>
> Amen to what both Lynn & Old Joe Said.
>
> I've got two double-end grinders set up the way Joe shows on his URL. The 
> first is a
> Black & Decker (on sale at the time) & the other is an 'El Cheapo' for 
> $9.95. They both have the
> same specifications, but I'll believe the B & D over the other.
>
> When buying a 'Double-End Grinder' for sharpening/honing there is no real 
> load on the motor, as you're not removing any stock, just sharpening & 
> honing, so you can go (within reason) with most inexpensive unit.
>
> The 'Six inch Grinder', when the guards are removed, allow you to use 8 
> inch wheels. This means
> that, with the wheel running away from you, you can see the edge of the 
> knife, regardless of
> which edge you're working on.
>
> Since you've reversed the direction of the motor, you may/should use 'jam' 
> nuts on the shafts, to prevent your wheel-assemblies from 'unscrewing' 
> themselves. You can go down to your local ACE
> Hardware or Home Depot (bring the nuts from your grinder shaft) and get 
> enough nuts to make your own jam nuts. This is just two nuts, the first on 
> tightened to hold your wheel on, the second
> tightened to 'jamb' up against the first on to prevent it from loosening.
>
> I prefer a 'hard-felt' wheel over a soft wheel. I find that, with a hard 
> felt, I don't roll-over the edge of the tool as much... my preference!!!
>
> Dick Carter
>>From the Manadnock area of NH
> rhc511 at hotmail.com
> Please check-out my stuff at:
> http://www.picturetrail.com/cartersstuff
>
>
>
> 



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