Anything welding

Finally ordered an angle grinder. First order of business will be to sharpen the blades on my rotary cutter.

$118 DEWALT Angle Grinder, 4-1/2", 11-Amp, 11000 RPM, With Dust Ejection System, Corded (DWE402W)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BL5LT66/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

For cutting discs and flap discs, I recommend benchmark abrasives. Don't break the bank and are pretty good. These 40 grit flap discs will rip right through the metal, it's awesome.

$35 Benchmark Abrasives Grinder Cut Off Wheels 4 1/2" Aluminum Oxide Thin Type 1 Angle Grinder Cutting Disc for Metal, Stainless Steel - with 7/8" Arbor Hole, Fast Grinder Cutting Wheel - 50 Count

https://www.amazon.com/50-Pack-Qual...way&sprefix=benchmark+abrazive,aps,121&sr=8-3

$26 Benchmark Abrasives 4.5" x 7/8" Premium High Density Jumbo Zirconia Type 29 Flap Discs 4 1/2 for Angle Grinder, Sanding Discs, Finishing - Grinding Wheels 4 1/2" (10 Pack) - 40 Grit

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-High...way&sprefix=benchmark+abrazive,aps,121&sr=8-4

 

I like Walter abrasives - the Benchmark are quite a bit less expensive.

I think I will try Benchmark next time - word of mouth (or typing) is great advertising!

 

Don't just take my word for it, I got the recommendation from the owner of Mobtown Offroad. He uses them exclusively at his shop!

edit: reread this and I sound like an infomercial

 

Should we stock up? @desertjunkie760

 

That's a great price compared to the local shops. I'll place an order.

 

To be Honest I would need to look at my Work Order I try and Keep it out of sight out of mind.

When talking with customers I have all the paperwork in front of me .

If I think of it I will look Friday

 

After all the years I’ve been welding and fabricating it still blows me away every time I see someone using a grinder without a guard

 

Depends on what it's used for. Grinding, flapping? Meh. Cutting? Yes please.

 

If y'all go to benchmark abrasives website and search for freemix, it will pull up a mixed grit 10 pack. When you add it to your cart and use the code "freemix" all you'll pay for is shipping, which was 10.

 

I just did!

Thank you!

 

Have you been practicing welding lately?

 

No

 

thanks " Reds" ??

 

Bruh it’s the first mod.



Especially this one I just picked up, the guard only can go in one orientation, ensuring it will always be a pita.

 

5 grinders and all the guards are in the scrap pile before the 1st disc goes on.

 

Same, except for the one with the cutoff wheels. I've never grenaded a flap wheell, wire brush, or grinding wheel. cutoff wheels, probably explode one in 20.

 

To each there own I guess years of being on real jobs just has me used to leaving the guards on.

I watched one person get asked to leave because of not having the guard on the grinder

 

@EatSleepTacos cucumber slices for future reference. I know it ended up being a different issue. Just an FYI.




I'll take 6010 too. It's like the lick em and stick em rod for stitching up anything.

Could just use 7010....

 

Fact.


I actually use the edge of the gaurd to rock on and lower a zip wheel onto the toes if I need to touch up a startstop before the next pass