Bench Grinders
Bench grinders are basically a horizontal motor with a spindle at each end. Each spindle holds a grinding wheel made of a material such as vitrified aluminum oxide or silicon carbide. Bench grinders can grind or shape heavy-duty tools made of steel, aluminum, copper and other nonferrous materials. Bench grinders can grind metal pieces in preparation for welding or metal fitting. In addition, a buffing wheel can be installed instead of the grinding wheel. Bench grinders are located in the Metal Shop.
BEFORE USING THE GRINDERS, READ THIS: Bench Grinder Safety
Bench Grinder
Location: Workbench at back of Metal Shop.
This grinder has abrasive wheels on it for grinding steel and other hard materials. Do NOT grind plastic, aluminum, brass, or copper on it!! Use a belt sander for those.
Finishing Grinder
Location: Workbench at back of Metal Shop.
This grinder has a polishing wheel and a scotch-brite wheel on it for making parts shiny and deburring. Please be nice to it - the scotch-brite wheels are expensive and the polishing wheels are relatively fragile.
