"Mel Knight" wrote in message
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On Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:49:51 -0500, Vic Smith wrote:

A grinder wire wheel comes in real handy, but I've taken to using a
drill wire wheel when I need wire.

I have a drill wire wheel but I've never used it. I guess if I polished
or cleaned metal, it could be useful. I can't think of any other use for
the wire brush; so I wasn't thinking of putting one on the grinder.

What's a good "grit" for household use for a grinding wheel?

I'd never put wood or soft metal on a grinder wheel - anymore.

In my searches, I saw multi-tool combination grinders with belt sanders
(1", 2", and 4" belts) which seem ideal for wood. I generally avoid a
tool that tries to do too much because it doesn't do any job well; but
for a grinder, which I admit, is used probably once a month for a few
minutes, maybe a combination tool is usable.

Do people recommend these combination tools?
- Wheel grinder + belt sander (+ some even have disc sanders with miter
trays).

The combination tool I'm looking at currently has this spec:
- Wheel = 8" x 1 5/8", 60 grit medium
- Belt = 4" x 48" (or 36"), 5300 SFM
- Motor = 3/4 HP, 115/230Volts, 3450 RPM

Sounds perty neat. Got a link?
I know the sanders with the side sanding wheel/miter ditty, but I've never
seen one with a sep. grinding wheel.
Seems like it might be great for you.


Do folks recommend combination tools?
What's a good grit if you have only one grinding wheel?

Why, medium, of course.
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