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  1. #1
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    Default Which wheel is which?

    Hi,

    Me again. Can anyone tell me the best wheel for a 125mm bench grinder for shaping HSS tools bits for my lathe? It's only a cheap grinder and as such, the wheels that came with it aren't much chop.

    Cheers

    Pat

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    Dubbya ,
    Aluminium oxide wheel (grey) ,is best , get a coarse grit for rough grinding the shape and a fine for finishing .Not sure what grits I have they just came with the grinder when I bought it.
    A slip stone is good for honing after using the fine wheel.
    For carbide tipped tools you need a silicone carbide wheel , which is the green one.
    I've got to get a fine and coarse SC wheels as I have a big heap of carbide tools to dress up.

    Now that I've thunk on it ........

    I should just get another grinder set up instead of changing wheels all the time.Then I need one with wire brushes and another for the polishing mops.

    Kev.
    "Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend ,inside a dog it's too dark to read"
    Groucho Marx

  3. #3
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    Default Which wheel is which?

    Here are some sites that have good information on Grinding Wheels;

    http://www.ind.nortonabrasives.com/D...00000000003789

    http://www.ind.nortonabrasives.com/home.asp

    I also attach an article on grinding lathe tools, it maybe helpfull.

    Regards,
    Keith.

  4. #4
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    Ahhh, you guys never fail to deliver. Thanks very much

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