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Can you put a wood blade on an angle grinder?
Tempted to use your angle grinder for a quick wood cut? It seems like a fast solution, but this common impulse leads to one of...
Can you use a cutoff grinder wheel to cut wood?
Reaching for a metal cutoff wheel to cut a piece of wood? This common shortcut can clog the wheel, scorch the wood, and create a...
Can I use an angle grinder to cut a copper pipe?
Need to cut copper pipe fast but don’t have a tubing cutter? Using the wrong method creates a rough, burred edge that won’t seal properly,...
Why do we use hard wheels for soft materials in grinding?
Are your wheels getting clogged when grinding soft metals? This common problem ruins the workpiece finish, creates intense heat, and can even be dangerous. It...
When were abrasive grinding wheels first used?
Are you curious about the simple tools you rely on every day? The grinding wheel seems like a modern invention, but its story is as...
What are the abrasive tools for stone polishing?
Trying to get a mirror finish on stone can be frustrating. Using the wrong abrasive tools will only waste your time, ruin expensive stone, and...
What is the most common angle grinder size?
You need to equip your team, but the range of grinder sizes is confusing. Choosing the wrong size means wasted money on tools that are...
Can a grinding wheel be loaded with soft metal?
Are your wheels clogging when grinding aluminum? This problem, called "loading," creates excess heat, ruins the workpiece, and makes the wheel unsafe. You can avoid...
What are abrasives used for?
Do you find the world of abrasives confusing? With so many different products, it is hard to understand what they are all for. This confusion...
What is a grinding wheel?
Are you confused by the term ‘grinding wheel’? This term covers many different tools, which often leads to ordering the wrong product. Let’s clarify what...
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