Thread: PA Multitool Attachment for a Grinder

See Derek Cohen's website.

I've got one and find it quite handy for all sorts of general metal and shaping tasks, but I don't know if I'd get one just specifically for sharpening tools. I use it for that, but I think it is better as a freehand device (the sharpening jig for it costs like an extra $150). Built like the proverbial, they are a quality unit.

Cheers Chris but I cannot find anything on that Multitool?

Originally Posted by Master Splinter

I've got one and find it quite handy for all sorts of general metal and shaping tasks, but I don't know if I'd get one just specifically for sharpening tools. I use it for that, but I think it is better as a freehand device (the sharpening jig for it costs like an extra $150). Built like the proverbial, they are a quality unit.

Thanks very much )

There was a sharpening jig for this unit in the market place/ auctions above - $68 I believe

Unless you have a slow speed grinder I wouldn't bother, takes a bit of effort to get it set up right between chisels etc

Multitool attachments running on standard 2850 rpm grinder are generally too fast for the usual carbon steel chisel and plane blades and will destroy their temper..
They will work better running on a 1440 rpm grinder but only as general bevel formation tool and are not a replacement for black flattening or final cutting edge devices like diamond plates or water stones.

Great tool I would not be without one, however for sharpening all you need is a bench grinder + oil stone

They used to be very good, but are now made in you know where.

Hopefully their quality control has improved, have had 2 replacements of the large aluminium wheels which attach to the grinder. The second was better than the first but still needed balancing before it ran as well as the old Aussie built one that a mate of has had nearly for ever.

Personally, I would not use it for sharpening as others have said above but it is great for cleaning up bits and pieces as well as shaping curves in timber.

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Woodwor...rinderMkI.html

Derek used a belt sander not a multi tool, my bad memory taking over.

I have one & bought the chisel jig (Looong time ago) - don't use it - it runs way too fast & you end up blueing the steel. Its good for general metal work, and find it occasionally good for woodworking tasks. However I would suggest you buy one of the Tormek look-alikes (Scheppach, record, jet etc) if you really want a machine for sharpening

Originally Posted by Chris Parks

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Woodwor...rinderMkI.html

Derek used a belt sander not a multi tool, my bad memory taking over.

Cheers guys and thanks Chris, that is a brilliant idea...I have a belt sander but never ever use it, was actually going to throw it away............

Actually just discovered this, thoughts?

http://www.machines4u.com.au/view/ad...RINDER/260022/

German design and technology Great, but it didn't say made in Germany.

It may be terrific but I would check it out first rather than buy unseen.