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Post by phoneman on Jul 10, 2014 9:47:22 GMT
I am accustomed to a wet grinder which traps the grinding dust and metal in the water tray. I have not used a Pro Edge, so I don't know if dust is a practical or just theoretical problem. (Jeff, our favorite, "how many angels can dance on the head of a pin" comes to mind.)
Is the amount of grinding dust a problem with the Pro Edge. If so, has Sorby made design provisions for it?
Thanks,
Ken
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Post by paulm on Jul 10, 2014 10:48:56 GMT
It's not a problem for me, even when doing a heavy grinding session. I just leave the swarf/dust to cool and then brush up or vacuum what little there is occasionally when safely cooled.
Cheers, Paul
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Post by phoneman on Jul 10, 2014 10:58:48 GMT
Thanks, Paul.
Ken
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Post by Jeff Farris on Jul 10, 2014 12:36:45 GMT
Ken,
Extraction is provided for, but it isn't quite as simple as that. You need a spark trap to prevent your extractor from catching fire.
Unless you're doing an amazing amount of tool reshaping, I am going to agree with Paul and suggest you clean up after you're finished.
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Post by phoneman on Jul 10, 2014 17:09:18 GMT
I don't think that even in my wildest imagination I will ever be "doing an amazing amount of tool reshaping". Thanks, that's the kind of real world advice I need.
Ken
I would have added a smiley face, but I seem to have left them on another forum.
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Post by Rob on Jul 10, 2014 23:17:07 GMT
One safety precaution I would take is to always wear goggles. Just once (many years ago) I managed to get a red hot metal grinder shaving in my eye and boy did that hurt (for days). I've never ever ground any metal without eye protection since.
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Post by jimcarroll on Jul 11, 2014 9:29:10 GMT
To make the clean up easier place a magnet on the bench under the pro edge and this will capture a large amount of the swarf.
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Post by Pete on Jul 11, 2014 11:12:07 GMT
To make the clean up easier place a magnet on the bench under the pro edge and this will capture a large amount of the swarf.
Jul 11, 2014 0:17:07 GMT 1 Rob said:
One safety precaution I would take is to always wear goggles. Just once (many years ago) I managed to get a red hot metal grinder shaving in my eye and boy did that hurt (for days). I've never ever ground any metal without eye protection since.
Rob, as the Great Norm says at the start of every show remember the greatest tip of all is to always wear your safety glasses! splinters are just as painful in eyes! |
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Post by Rob on Jul 11, 2014 12:09:10 GMT
Always read the manufacturers instructions etc etc.....and remember, there is no more important safety tip than to wear.......not that I've watched much of old Norm of course :-)
Did you know our very own Jeff Farris starred in one episode of the New Yankee Worksop? Oh yes.
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Post by jimcarroll on Jul 12, 2014 8:04:08 GMT
The magnetic bowls would be a great addition, must give that a try as have a spare in the shop somewhere.
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Post by phoneman on Jul 12, 2014 19:13:09 GMT
Thanks for the magnetic bowls idea. I don't have a PE yet, however, it would also seem like a good idea for the rarely used dry grinder. Where would I purchase a magnetic bowl?
Ken
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Post by mcb on Jul 12, 2014 23:12:08 GMT
Thanks for the magnetic bowls idea. I don't have a PE yet, however, it would also seem like a good idea for the rarely used dry grinder. Where would I purchase a magnetic bowl? Ken I bought my magnetic dishes from Tilgear (which is local for me) but I have seen them in the “week's offers” at Aldi (or possibly Lidl - I do muddle them up!) MC |
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Post by Rob on Jul 13, 2014 9:44:41 GMT
Ken is in the USA MC :-) Not sure there are that many Aldi's out there:-)
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Post by Pete on Jul 13, 2014 10:52:49 GMT
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Post by mcb on Jul 13, 2014 13:53:54 GMT
Ken is in the USA MC :-) Not sure there are that many Aldi's out there:-) Tilgear are principally Mail Order nowadays; I used to enjoy browsing their rotating cabinets when they were in Cuffley and found all sorts of bargains - but that's no longer possible. The list doesn't indicate location (unlike other list software that I've seen I believe cheap tool shops are quite common in the Untied States - perhaps Harbour Freight sell these magnetic dishes. MCB |
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