Metal cutting - oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting, machining, grinding, and other preparatory work.
True, but now you have ideas for how to save money on it!Poland308 wrote:OMG. for 60$ I can buy a lot of 1/8 x2 flat stock to weld on to every work bench and wall in my garage for hanging grinders.
The pricing is part of why I have no personal interest in the company, I can't afford to be buying their toys!
As to my storage, they live hanging off of the front edge of my welding cart's shelf, all side by side.
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Greasy fingered tinkerer.
Greasy fingered tinkerer.
Two professional choices are
Pferd Germany
https://www.pferdusa.com
Bronco Germany
http://www.dronco.com/xist4c/web/Grindi ... 19586_.htm
Pferd Germany
https://www.pferdusa.com
Bronco Germany
http://www.dronco.com/xist4c/web/Grindi ... 19586_.htm
I buy my grinding disks from the local metal recyclers.
These guys know exactly what works, they use it every day.
I did the same thing with 'weed whacker' grass trimmers.
I stop and ask the road crews along the highways.
Most times, they give me healthy samples to try out.
Many years ago, I had trouble sharpening chainsaw blades.
So, I bought the rental shop guy lunch,
and he taught me all about chainsaw blades. Money well spent.
These guys know exactly what works, they use it every day.
I did the same thing with 'weed whacker' grass trimmers.
I stop and ask the road crews along the highways.
Most times, they give me healthy samples to try out.
Many years ago, I had trouble sharpening chainsaw blades.
So, I bought the rental shop guy lunch,
and he taught me all about chainsaw blades. Money well spent.
Stick_Welder_Steve
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Haha I never knew you could stop by road crews and start asking em questions about grass trimmersWerkSpace wrote:I buy my grinding disks from the local metal recyclers.
These guys know exactly what works, they use it every day.
I did the same thing with 'weed whacker' grass trimmers.
I stop and ask the road crews along the highways.
Most times, they give me healthy samples to try out.
Many years ago, I had trouble sharpening chainsaw blades.
So, I bought the rental shop guy lunch,
and he taught me all about chainsaw blades. Money well spent.
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Just make sure they're not in stripes or orange jumpsuits...Stick_Welder_Steve wrote:Haha I never knew you could stop by road crews and start asking em questions about grass trimmersWerkSpace wrote:I buy my grinding disks from the local metal recyclers.
These guys know exactly what works, they use it every day.
I did the same thing with 'weed whacker' grass trimmers.
I stop and ask the road crews along the highways.
Most times, they give me healthy samples to try out.
Many years ago, I had trouble sharpening chainsaw blades.
So, I bought the rental shop guy lunch,
and he taught me all about chainsaw blades. Money well spent.
Steve S
Or in Oregon, wearing jeans and jean jackets, with letters stenciled down the arms and legs!Otto Nobedder wrote: Just make sure they're not in stripes or orange jumpsuits...
Steve S
Good reminder though, go to the users or maintainers and get their opinion, rather than the vendors who are always ready and willing to hype their particular line of merchandise!
-Josh
Greasy fingered tinkerer.
Greasy fingered tinkerer.
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Yeah Ive been thinking about it and Ill probably get norton or sait if I can get my hands on it but if I find anything else worth checking out I will be happy to do so!hey_allen wrote:Or in Oregon, wearing jeans and jean jackets, with letters stenciled down the arms and legs!Otto Nobedder wrote: Just make sure they're not in stripes or orange jumpsuits...
Steve S
Good reminder though, go to the users or maintainers and get their opinion, rather than the vendors who are always ready and willing to hype their particular line of merchandise!
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As the incumbent salesman says, wurth are apparently a good one. But that comes down to skill/quality of machines and the job being done.
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i use Klingspor and have for years they don't powder and work great hope this helpsStick_Welder_Steve wrote:I currently use a hitachi 4 1/2 inch grinder with dewalt discs. Not the best brand, 1 disc only lasted me about a week. Any good brands that last a decent long time would be much appreciated!
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I've used Dewalt, Walter, Diablo and others ...they do last a bit longer. What I find is that they all get kind of contaminated and messy. I've been using these really cheap ones off Ebay , Ebay item# 700867218616 , 10 pack comes to about $1.40 each and while they don't last quite as long , I can grab a clean disc more often because they are so cheap. They actually do hold up pretty well , just not quite as long as the more expensive ones.Stick_Welder_Steve wrote:I currently use a hitachi 4 1/2 inch grinder with dewalt discs. Not the best brand, 1 disc only lasted me about a week. Any good brands that last a decent long time would be much appreciated!
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