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  1. #1
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    Default Multitool Linisher

    I'm looking at getting a multitool attachment for the grinder for general linishing of metal parts. I've read good things about them and have seen them used but am unsure which model people are finding most useful. The 100 mm wide belt looks like it could be more suitable to wood rather than metal. The 50 mm version is cheaper too (bonus) but have no idea as to the availability of belts for either.

    Cheers,
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    Pete
    If it was me I'd buy the 50mm one. Don't worry about belt availability. Make your own. Buy a roll of 50mm wide emery in whatever grade you want and then just make them to suit. My uncle has been doing this for at least 30 years. Pretty sure he only uses PVA wood glue to join the belt. If not that, a good contact adhesive should work ok. Just make the join at an angle and scrape the grit off the backing where the overlap is going to be.

    bollie7

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    Oh great, didn't think of making my own, but use those 50 mm wide rolls so that's a great idea. Thanks

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    Just be aware that the new one are no longer made here.

    I had to spend quite a while with an engineer mate and a lathe to get the driver wheel balanced. One of my mates who has an original gloats frequently how he can balance a glass of water on his mitre table with the multitool going.

    In spite of the above I wouldn't be without mine.

    Regards,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob38S View Post
    Just be aware that the new one are no longer made here.

    I had to spend quite a while with an engineer mate and a lathe to get the driver wheel balanced. One of my mates who has an original gloats frequently how he can balance a glass of water on his mitre table with the multitool going.
    That's disappointing to hear. The reason I haven't bought one previously is because I thought (and still think) they're over-priced for what they are. All the more so if company greed has set in and they're selling a second rate product at top dollar. With a lathe and a bit of welding it would be a relatively straightforward project to make, but I have more on my plate at the moment. If it means fixing the kit they ship I guess it's pretty much what's expected these days, so no big deal I guess.

    Whether I get one is basically not in doubt, it's confirming the model most suited to my needs. You have the 50 mm model also Bob?

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    I have one of the 50x915mm Multitools and absolutely love it.... gets a regular workout. Have no problems finding belts either.

    A real shame to hear they have moved manufacturing - I wonder if the price dropped any . Where are they made now Bob?

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    Hi,
    Please log my prefernce for the 50 x 915 size.
    I have an older one that I have dragged around the country.
    i have all the accessories for it and find it to be the most used tool.
    i put a wire wheel on the other end and it would be used 4-5 times a week.

    Bollie ,is it possible to get any more details from your uncle?
    I have tried the pvc and epoxy route and got a high speed smack in chops for my troubles. The problem is when the bets heat up.they let go a this point.

    Thanks
    Grahame

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    I have the 50mm version as well. I also got the coarse and fine scotchbrite belts + 40 grit too 240 grit. One word of warning, on full speed grinders it is very aggressive
    Pat
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    I have the 50mmx1200 it has been in daily use for ten years and worn out two grinders, nothing has ever gone wrong with itall I ever do to it is blow the dust out once a week or so. As for belts any abrasive supplier will have them, personaly I use only flush jointed belts, pretty well a necessity if you make knives

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    I've got the 100mm x 915mm, it works quite well. It is used for freehand grinding only as I don't have any jigs for it but I have found it quite good for its purpose. I had a 50mm unit years ago too. For general use the 50mm suits 90% of tasks as well or better than the 100mm.

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    Sounds good guys, thanks for that. Having basically decided to get one and now just thinking through the logistics, one issue I've run into is the frequent changing of wheels, mops, etc on my grinder and this is just another thing to hang off it. I was wondering how the multitool might compare to a dedicated belt/disk sander/linisher? I'm basically at the point of needing 2 grinders at the moment but I'd say this would definitely push it over the edge. I presume it's not something that is easy to flick on and off like you might a wheel?

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    I have 2 x 200mm grinders plus the one for linisher.

    The other eng opposite the linisher is rigged with a 200mm wire wheel while the other grinders sport a white oxide for lathe tools and aluminium oxide for for general work,

    I have built a belt driven arbor for a set of mops as well.

    You will find you won,t want to swap fixtures all the time.

    Go for it


    Grahame

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    Pete, I have a 20+ year old Ryobi linisher and the Multitool is more aggressive then that. If I want a quick grind then the multitool, or a slow cool grind the linisher. I am looking at getting a second grinder for the alox wheel and wire wheel I still have floating around my shed
    Pat
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    In partial answer to my own question about making belts, I have found some links both wood working and metal working.

    It seems that the PVA joined belts may be well suited to low speed and obviously lower temperature applications .
    unfortunately metal sanding belts ru at a much higher belt speed.


    Good comments about urathane glues ,and mylar splice tapes to be found

    http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...ad.php?t=14645
    http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=44960
    http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_bas...ing_Belts.html

    Cheers

    Grahame

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    Add my vote for the 50 mm unit. I have 2 mounted on an old Skil 8" grinder running a coarse belt on one and a fine belt on the other. I bought them just after they came on the market (back in the days when Skil gear was still US made and considered good quality) and have absolutely hammered them since then.

    They just run and run and have never needed any attention. Up until a while ago I did all my grinding on these belts and didn't bother grinding against a wheel as the Multitools did a better job than the wheels ever did. Only recently put in a 2nd grinder to run wheels for HSS grinding for the lathe tools.

    Belt availability is not a problem here in SA, all of the major tool outlets stock all grades and sizes

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