Grinding wheels
What are the different types of abrasive cutting tools?
Are you confused by the huge variety of abrasive tools available? Choosing the wrong tool for your material can lead to slow…
What is the difference between cutting and grinding?
You pick up your angle grinder, a versatile and powerful tool. But in your hand are two wheels that look similar yet…
What Must Your Wheel Grinder Be Equipped With for Safe Operation?
A bench grinder seems simple, but missing key components transforms this basic tool into a high-speed hazard. An improperly adjusted guard or…
What is the difference between grinding and deburring?
Your newly machined part looks great, but it has sharp, dangerous edges. If you leave these burrs on, parts won’t fit together…
Can you use a grinding wheel on a circular saw?
You need to cut metal, but your only tool is a circular saw. It seems logical to just find a metal-cutting wheel…
Can you use an abrasive stone to grind glass?
You have a piece of glass with a chipped or rough edge that’s both unsightly and dangerous. You know an abrasive stone…
What is a grinding machine?
You need to shape a metal part to an exact size and smoothness. Traditional cutting tools leave a rough finish. So, how…
What is a buffing wheel and how is it made?
You’ve polished a metal part, but it still looks dull and hazy. That brilliant, mirror-like shine you see on professional products seems…
What will an angle grinder do to concrete?
You have an uneven concrete slab that’s a tripping hazard, or a rough surface that needs to be prepped for flooring. Using…
How to change a grinding wheel on a bench grinder?
Your bench grinder wheel is worn, glazed, or chipped. Trying to use it is slow, ineffective, and creates more heat than sparks….