Cutting Hss Blanks

Just for the record, I believe that the grey wheels are AlOx also. It is the binder that gives it the color.
I do the finishing on a SiCa (green) 100 grit wheel. Then hone with an EZ lap paddle.
 
Not exactly on the same subject, but where do you get your blanks from ?
Searching around, most I've found are pre-cut lengths 2"-3" and not the best reviews.
 
Patience, Grasshopper, nothing good is easy, nothing easy is good. Take your time grinding your tools, don't expect experience to happen over night, it takes years.
 
Haven't bought any, but looking to.
Would ranter find a source of longer blanks that could be cut to the desired length.
 
I found the regular dremel cut-off wheels so brittle that they are almost useless.
In my distant past I was able to find some that were abrasive in a fibreglass mesh; those were great! ...but I do not have a current source.

For thin blades for the angle grinder try searching "thin cut-off wheels".

-brino
 
brino said:
I found the regular dremel cut-off wheels so brittle that they are almost useless.
In my distant past I was able to find some that were abrasive in a fibreglass mesh; those were great! ...but I do not have a current source.
-brino
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I buy those at Mills Fleet & Farm.
 
Thanks for all replies.

My HSS blanks came with my 2nd hand lathe so I don't know where they came from. There are usually bulk buys available on ebay of used HSS lathe bits.

I didnt realize that I could use angle grinder thin wheels to cut HSS - I've got one of those angle grinder stands so I will have a go.

I'll replace my roughing grey wheel with a coarse grit white wheel.

Regards

Bill
 
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