New tool cutter/grinder

[ScrapMetal]

Wow. Not much in the way of choices at MSC for white (no pink) aluminum oxide. There's the Type 2 Norton @ 117.66 (80 grit) and the Type 50 Camel @ 53.04 (46) grit. A whole two to choose from. By the way, what's the difference between Type 2 and Type 50?

I was able to find one wheel on Traver's site but it looks to be the same Camel wheel as at MSC - cheaper though at $44.46

There has to be a supplier with better selection on these somewhere.

-Ron

 

[brasssmanget]

Can I ask what the freight bill was on shipping? I'm seriously considering one of these myself, and almost pulled the trigger last month with the free shipping deal, but hesitated. Glad I did now......at 100# it's going to be a handful for a driver. Last time I got a heavy piece by freight (HF band saw) it was demolished and need a replacement, and then another replacement on some parts for the second one. :thinking:

I picked up a diamond wheel awhile back, but it still sits in the box until I get something to put it on.

 

[ScrapMetal]

Can I ask what the freight bill was on shipping? I'm seriously considering one of these myself, and almost pulled the trigger last month with the free shipping deal, but hesitated. Glad I did now......at 100# it's going to be a handful for a driver. Last time I got a heavy piece by freight (HF band saw) it was demolished and need a replacement, and then another replacement on some parts for the second one. :thinking:

I picked up a diamond wheel awhile back, but it still sits in the box until I get something to put it on.

The total weight on the shipment was 110lbs, if I remember correctly, just OVER UPS's weight limit. That is why they had to send it by truck freight (or whatever it was called) and the "free shipping" did not apply in this case. The internet price for the grinder was $249.95 and the shipping added another $79.00. (IMO, I consider having over a hundred pounds shipping half way across the country for eighty bucks a pretty good deal.)

If I could/would have used a 20% off sale code that would have knocked the price down to $200+shipping but I'm not sure if it even could have been used on that "internet" price. Wouldn't hurt to check though.

Hope this helps,

-Ron

 

[Old Iron]

There is a guy on ebay selling diamond wheels for about 40.00 but you would have to drill the wholes.

I ran across it today but forgot to save it just do a search for tool cutter/grinder wheels.

Paul

 

[ScrapMetal]

Thanks Paul. I'll take a look but I was more interested in wheels that I could use for grinding HSS bits for the lathe (and mill in some cases).

Appreciate the "heads up",

-Ron

 

[brasssmanget]

That answered my question Ron - thanks. I think the next 20% sale is going to cost me. anic:

 

[lrsglory]

Thanks guys. I'll give the vids a good (wide awake ) viewing tomorrow. It will be a while before I can actually use it as I need to order some proper wheels for it so there will be plenty of time to fiddle with it . Who uses these crappy green wheels anyway?

-Ron

They are crystalon wheels, silicon carbide, for grindiing carbide

 

[pineyfolks]

Nice grinder, and a good savings on money that you can spend on something else.