I have one of those wet wheel sharpening grinders that has been on the market for many years. Delta sells them, Grizzly does and many others, mine is a Griz. I have had this for about 15 years. Yesterday, I noticed that the large, white, fine, 2"X10" wet wheel is cracked. I don't know how this might have happened as it is not subject to stress or impact.But, it's cracked. Wondering if I should just keep using as is or would it be feasible to drizzle CA into the crack?
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01-23-2007, 02:15 PM #1
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cracked grinding wheel
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01-23-2007, 02:24 PM #2
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I think CA breaks down in water after a few days, not 100% sure though.
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01-23-2007, 02:48 PM #3
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Replace it. It might come apart while your useing it.
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01-23-2007, 03:03 PM #4
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Frank, after seeing a few “exploding wheel” videos during my tenure as a machinist, I would replace it immediately. Granted, it isn’t spinning as fast as a regular grinding wheel but if & when it does come apart, it isn’t going to simply fall off the arbor, it’s going to go flying. Don’t take that risk.
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01-23-2007, 03:15 PM #5
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I don't think 'flying' or 'exploding' will be a risk. The speed is r-e-a-l-l-l-y s-l-o-w. Mebbe 10 rpm.
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01-23-2007, 03:17 PM #6
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if you only use the side of it and it turns slow, just band the outside of it witha a Stainless steel band if can find it. Like they do mill stones.
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01-23-2007, 07:11 PM #7
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According to Grizzly, it’s 70 RPM, enough to get your attention.
Originally Posted by Frank Fusco
Your call"I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a
friend...if you have one."
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"Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second..if there is
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01-23-2007, 07:39 PM #8
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hmmm 10 " X pi=2198 In/minute x 60 =138880 In/hr/5280= 25 miles per hour...
Don't know about you but thats scares me."There’s a lot of work being done today that doesn’t have any soul in it. The technique may be the utmost perfection, yet it is lifeless. It doesn’t have a soul. I hope my furniture has a soul to it." - Sam Maloof
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01-23-2007, 07:54 PM #9
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Worked in machine shop, one did explode.........
not worth the risk, unless you got a extra glass eye in your pocket, that you wont be able to get to with no fingers.
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01-23-2007, 08:09 PM #10
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If it's the one I'm thinking of, I had the Delta version I got at Lowes. Thought it was a great deal since I only paid about $15 for it on clearance. The wheel cracked in less than a year. I couldn't figure out how to replace the wheel nor find any replacement wheels, so I threw it out!
By the way Frank, I agree. These turn so slow, I don't think there is any hazard of flying schrapnel.
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