Posted by bill on September 02, 1997 at 19:07:05:

In Reply to: Topic: Grinders, an overview posted by Chris Ray on August 25, 1997 at 09:43:17:

: The most familiar grinder that many artisans use is what is known as a body grinder. This unit is a small disk grinder with an abrasive wheel generally around 4 1/2" or so.

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Ah yes, the old angle grinder. What shop could run without at least one? I usually have at least two of the little buggers, one is set up with a coarse (steel)grinding wheel and on the other I use a softer/finishing wheel that's designed for aluminum. It's a REX CUT(name brand), they also make a coarse(reddish brown) wheel for aluminum, but I like the softer(off white) for polishing/blending. I first used this wheel on some aluminum work, as designed, but after trying it on brass, copper, stainless and mild steel, I'm hooked. I now do all my finish grinding and blending with this product.

: Finally those small Dremel rotary tools, although they look flimsey and are made of plastic are surprisingly effective and strong little grinders for fine or detail work. They are a bargain and can be a long lasting tool if cared for.

2 cents on the flex shaft rotary tools. I recommend the "Foredom" or the "Vigor" brands, they hold up much better that the "Dremel". IMHO

Bill

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