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bjr

09-08-2005 06:23:55




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What is considered the proper tool, when using a wire wheel,ie 4-1/2" grinder(high speed) or a drill that turns slower? I'm needing to do a lot of wire wheelnng but the wires seem to go away with grinder driven, I appreciate advice here thanks. bjr




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larryw-tx

09-09-2005 04:14:42




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 Re: Wire Wheel Speed? in reply to bjr, 09-08-2005 06:23:55  
I use a Milwaukee 5" sander-grinder 5/8 spindle. Ajustable speed of 0-11000 rpm. Cup brush works good around 5000 and don't sling out so many wires. Cat. No. 6156-20



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Slowpoke

09-09-2005 00:24:51




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 Re: Wire Wheel Speed? in reply to bjr, 09-08-2005 06:23:55  
You will not find a 4-1/2" cup wire wheel to use on a drill. Probably the largest will be 2" with a 1/4" mandrel to fit the drill chuck. Maybe 3" for a flat wire wheel. The drill will be very slow compared to the 4-1/2" angle grinder. And harder to control even with a side handle. A low quality wheel (Translation: Made in China)will throw wires easily either on a grinder or drill. Twisted wires last longer but are not as flexible as straight wires. Be sure to use at least eye protection whatever you do. I got hit in the lip with a wire from an angle grinder and it felt just like a bee sting for several hours.
They also go thru clothing.

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Don L C

09-08-2005 21:14:34




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 Re: Wire Wheel Speed? in reply to bjr, 09-08-2005 06:23:55  
Whire wheels bite in pretty good and most die grinders are ment for shaping or cutting disk....

Harbor Freight has several, but if you read careful some are angle grinders with 7/8" arbor and they sell stainless knotted wire wheels for them----

41/2" Angle Grinder item 91223-0cch----ea.$29.99
41/2" wire wheel item 91282-occh ----- -ea.$6.99

Phone number 800 423-2567

on line harborfreight.com

Don't hog it!!! good luck Don

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Jimmy King

09-08-2005 14:14:44




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 Re: Wire Wheel Speed? in reply to bjr, 09-08-2005 06:23:55  
I used to have a wire wheel shaped like a cup for a 7inch grinder. It lasted for years, the wire was heavy, in about 1/4 inch twisted strands.



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Bill WI

09-08-2005 08:28:02




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 Re: Wire Wheel Speed? in reply to bjr, 09-08-2005 06:23:55  
Use the knoted type for heavy duty and ease up on the pressure by edges and ridges. I've seen guys hog into them and chew up any brush in no time flat. I have a Milwaukee and use the off brand brushes. I've had it for years and had to tape the wires by the handle several times from the flexing, but it keeps going. They used them in the shop too, but they do wear out with use. Don't use the pressure you'd use on a 9".

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buckva

09-08-2005 07:16:00




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 Re: Wire Wheel Speed? in reply to bjr, 09-08-2005 06:23:55  

built a very good bench wire wheel station from an old model a rod and a 1/3 hp motor. could get small to medium parts all around the thing. When I retired I passed it on to a buddy. Now for portable wire wheel work I prefer the larger 9" grinder for the added leverage and control. Sorta look at the 4-4 1/2" stuff as a convenience,handy in some areas but still a second class tool to the 9"



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Slowpoke

09-08-2005 23:11:25




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 Re: Wire Wheel Speed? in reply to buckva, 09-08-2005 07:16:00  
Could you enlighten us on the bench wire wheel station you built?
Thanks



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Chuck UR

09-12-2005 05:58:11




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 Re: Wire Wheel Speed? in reply to Slowpoke, 09-08-2005 23:11:25  
Here's a link to a 'prep station' I built a while back -
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And here's one that's more sophisticated -
http://www.hobartwelders.com/mboard/showthread.php?p=147721#post147721



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Illinois Boy

09-08-2005 12:00:18




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 Re: Wire Wheel Speed? in reply to buckva, 09-08-2005 07:16:00  
Got a Milwaukee and a Hitachi - both very good tools. I'd also recommend Porter Cable. Stay away from Harbor Freight, unless you like pursuing refunds for your money!!



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