Not much explanation needed.

[cathead]

Somewhere on the web( probably You-Tube), I saw an extension for a 4.5 inch angle grinder that looked like it could be handy
for getting into tight spots. In an hour on the lathe and mill, I had it done. Here's a couple photos of the project.
The threads on an angle grinder are 5/8 by 11 so easy to put together. I didn't measure the length but it is somewhere around 3 inches and made with
a piece of one inch diameter steel rod.


It's probably a good idea to hold on tight and do a bit of testing to get used to using it...











Here it is affixed to my Dewalt angle grinder. I machined a pair of slots to fit a 7/8 inch open end wrench for easy removal or install on the grinder.

 

[RJSakowski]

A great idea! I could have used it a number of times in the past. I see another project coming up.

 

[cathead]

A great idea! I could have used it a number of times in the past. I see another project coming up.

The longer it is, the more moment of course on holding the unit so I kept it relatively short.
Also longer would put more force on the bearings. I intend to keep it in my tool box and
just use it when necessary.

 

[woodchucker]

I would think a handle would be a good idea.. it might keep your jewels from disappearing.

edit, btw was grinding and cutting yesterday, my modified grinders with short rat tails worked great, just one cord to deal with , and that made work much faster.

 

[RJSakowski]

As I was considering making the above extension, I thought that a D handle would be a great addition as well. When I was cutting up scrap with a 4" cutoff disk last summer, there were a few times when the disk hit my glove.

Here is my idea for the handle.