Metal cutting - oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting, machining, grinding, and other preparatory work.
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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.
I have more questions than answers

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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.
True, but now you have ideas for how to save money on it!

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.
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Two professional choices are

Pferd Germany
https://www.pferdusa.com

Bronco Germany
http://www.dronco.com/xist4c/web/Grindi ... 19586_.htm
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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.
Stick_Welder_Steve
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WerkSpace 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.
Haha I never knew you could stop by road crews and start asking em questions about grass trimmers :lol:
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Stick_Welder_Steve wrote:
WerkSpace 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.
Haha I never knew you could stop by road crews and start asking em questions about grass trimmers :lol:
Just make sure they're not in stripes or orange jumpsuits... :lol:

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Otto Nobedder wrote: Just make sure they're not in stripes or orange jumpsuits... :lol:

Steve S
Or in Oregon, wearing jeans and jean jackets, with letters stenciled down the arms and legs!

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.
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hey_allen wrote:
Otto Nobedder wrote: Just make sure they're not in stripes or orange jumpsuits... :lol:

Steve S
Or in Oregon, wearing jeans and jean jackets, with letters stenciled down the arms and legs!

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!
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!
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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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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!
i use Klingspor and have for years they don't powder and work great hope this helps
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http://heleta.com/

buy in bulk and they last as long as anyones.
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DeWalt is readily available in my local hardware stores.
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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!
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.
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