Grinders

by **Romstar** » 28 Sep 2006 3:10

While I was checking out different posts, it occured to me that I had never posted a picture of the grinder I use. So, here it is in all it's glory. Please excuse the mess on the bench as I threw a lot of stuff up there the other day to make room for something else. I'll post a better picture later after I clean up. :wink:

Its a Creusen DS-2150. This particular model hasn't been made in years, but I have seen some of their new models and they are even more impresive today.

The 2150 is a 6" wheel, 3600 RPM grinder at 1/3 HP. I have never, ever had this thing bog down on me, or fail to cut.

Feel free to post pics of your own tools.

Romstar

by **Romstar** » 28 Sep 2006 3:15

Oh, and while I was looking around the shop I came across these two little things.

So, just to make it interesting, here's what I am going to do.

The first person who posts a picture of their grinder, AND can tell me what these are gets one each of a king and queen pick in stainless steel with our special bonded cork comfort touch handles.

I'm willing to bet a few of you know what these are, so don't hesitate, even if you aren't the first poster.

Romstar

by **Shrub** » 28 Sep 2006 8:28

I know what they are but will give others a chance first :wink:

by **linty** » 28 Sep 2006 8:30

i only see one thing

by **Shrub** » 28 Sep 2006 8:33

Can you not see the 2 discs hanging on a nail with curiously equally spaces holes and slots in them? :wink:

by **linty** » 28 Sep 2006 8:39

ohhh, i thought it was one thing, like a reel or something.
i'm off to the optometrist i guess.

by **Schuyler** » 28 Sep 2006 9:10

Old film reel!

(has fingers crossed)

Mine is 1/2 HP, bought from Homier, works great, I haven't put the guards or guides on, as I just recieved it last night. 10 bucks new, though, so far I love it.

by **Schuyler** » 28 Sep 2006 9:26

Or, possibly some long forgotten part of the warrior wheel? http://www.rovang.org/wg/pics/warriorwheel.jpg

by **Wrenchman** » 28 Sep 2006 10:07

AAhhhhahahaha, you use the small M&MÂ´s bottles to put stuff in, too!

I put pins inside!

I also use matchboxes

I knew that you and me had something in common, you and me are like peas and carrots :lol:

Cool brother

Wrenchman

by **The_Yeti** » 28 Sep 2006 11:18

I also know what they are, but can't be bothered taking a pic of my bench grinder. (it's been a long day)

by **Romstar** » 28 Sep 2006 11:44

Wrenchman catches the M&M tubes, but misses the box one of my end mills came in. Schuyler spends too much time watching kids shows (unfortunately I knew what he meant too having two boys), Shrub says he knows what they are, Linty needs glasses, and Yeti is too tired.

So far I have had a great laugh, but no answers. Shrub if you want to PM me with your guess I'll let you know if you are right or not at least. Or you can wait and see if anyone else gets it.

Yes I do use M&M tubes for a lot of things, the kids seem to give me an unending supply.

This is going well so far. :wink:

Romstar

by **Bud Wiser** » 28 Sep 2006 12:09

Rom, have you ever tried putting 8" wheels on your grinder? Some one gave me a 8" polishing wheel made of what looks like heavy duty paper! It was used to polish knives, and works great on picks too. I have to remove the guards to use it and works with no prob.

But this got me to wonder if I could do the same with other 8" wheels. I run across old 8" wheels a lot at garage sales. I don't see the harm using them for picks do you?

by **Wrenchman** » 28 Sep 2006 12:13

the two wheel:

are they identical?

do they need to be together, in order to work?

Wrenchman

by **Bud Wiser** » 28 Sep 2006 12:17

yes 2 wheels. Not sure if they *need* to be together to work. When I have my 8" polisher in place I do keep the other wheel on. I've only used it like that for polishing knives and picks.

by **Romstar** » 28 Sep 2006 13:29

You should have two wheels on your grinder all the time. Even if it is only a polishing wheel. It helps with the balance of the machine.

As you can see from my photograph, the right side wheel is actually much thinner than the left side wheel. This is for making smaller grinds into sharp angles.

As for using larger wheels, I can't see that it would be too much of a problem, but at that point I would want to secure the grinder. Either by bolting or clamping it down. Larger wheels have a greater centrifical force at the outer edge and can actually "pull" the grinder over.

Also, some motors might not like the extra weight and force inherant in a larger diameter wheel and it could cause over heating.

Always make sure to use quality wheels. Even if you have a $10.00 grinder, it is wise to spend $20.00 or more on a good quality wheel. If one of these things comes apart on you, you are going to be in for a very rude shock. I know of at least one death involving a shattered grinding wheel.

You shouldn't be afraid of these machines, but like any other power tool you should always pay it respect and follow safety proceedures.

Romstar

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