Grinder question

[telekenetix]

So, if I bought This grinder. I would definitely need to bolt it down somewhere? Or is it heavy enough that I could just put it on the floor....lol
Now, don't yell at me cuz I don't know. But I think I would have to bolt it down. Just wondering

[unbreakable]

I would most definitely suggest bolting it down. Unless you do, it is likely to vibrate all over the floor.

You can always just put it on the floor, turn it on and see how much it moves. If it moves all over the place, bolt it down

But, if it's anything like mine, you'll HAVE to bolt it down. Mine is huge though, and vibrates like mad...

[Buggs41]

You would want to bolt it to something. Otherwise you will end up chasing it around the room.

Also, The motors from HDC are not very tough. If you load it down too much, you will burn out the motor. But for making picks, It will do well.


Buggs

[Romstar]

Mine sits on my bench, I move it around all the time. It isn't bolted to anything.

Set yours on a stable and level surface, and turn it on and see what happens. If its anything like mne, it will just sit there and the wheels will spin.

If it doesn't chatter its way across the table, try grinding a piece of metal with it.

That will let you know.

Romstar

[telekenetix]

Sweet guys. So now that I know its a possibility that it won't go all over the place (and probably won't because its 1/2 hp)...how much noise do grinders make-especially a small one like this?

Because if I am using it in a dorm and its obvious that I have some random power tool in my room...I might get in trouble.

[Romstar]

The grinder generally doesn't make a lot of noise, depending on the quality of the motor.

Less than a vacuum cleaner in most cases. Its the grinding that can make noise.

I would just try it and see how loud yours might be. Thats about the only thing you can do.

Romstar

[telekenetix]

Well if there is anyone that has the grinder in question (and I know some of you do!)...could you tell me if it is very loud or not?

[iNtago]

at first mine did'nt viberate much but as the wheal wore down it started viberateing pretty bad so i finely bolted it down. Then the whole shop started to viberate:lol:

[What]

mine makes a ton of noise, but that is prolly just b/c it is older than i am(im 16)

[Romstar]

Mine has to be pushing 20+ years old. It runs just fine, minimal vibration.

If anyone has a seriously vibrating grinder, there is a problem.

If the problem gets worse as the wheel wears down, you either have to get a wheel dresser and make it round again (yes they go out of round) or you need to replace the wheel because its too small.

Other problems can be the adjustment bushings that comensate for arbor size, or there could be a bearing problem. Check everything because it just shouldn't jump around the table.

Romstar

[UWSDWF]

you only need to bolt it down if you like your fingers

[Romstar]

you only need to bolt it down if you like your fingers

I like my fingers just fine.

Allow me to reitterate. My ginder is NOT bolted to anything. It does not chatter across the bench, it doesn't move and I can leave it running and walk across the shop to flick a light switch or some other small task.

It vibrates enough that there are slight ripples in the water when I use a quenching pan, but that is all. The reason for that vibration is because I am using a full size wheel on one side, and a very thin wheel on the other.

You will find diameter is actually more important than thickness.

Romstar

[selim]

I'm going to build a new workbench,what do you guy's think is the ideal height for a grinder,and vice?

[d_goldsmith]

I would say what ever height allows you to sit in a chair and work on them comfortably. Probably waist height.

[selim]

Hey d_goldsmith,do you sit down when you work?( Not a jab) I seem to have more control with what I am doing if I stand over my work. I do however sit in a chair when I pin a lock