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    Default Where to get decent quality wire buff wheels for 8" bench grinder in Adelaide

    Have to replace the heavy wire buff wheel on my 8" grinder and on looking around at Gasweld, Blackwoods, Paramounts, Redwood etc all I see are these lightweight wire jobs from China.

    Been through the yellow pages and on the net, but no joy.

    The one I'm using is really heavy thick job about 2" wide and has lasted for many years - bought it from a guy who used to make them, but he's long gone.

    Anyone got a supplier for a good range and quality of this stuff?

    Rob

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    Mate, I didn't even think to ask for a better quality one. I just thought they were all pretty average. I have gone through quite a few types of the josco brand cups for the 125mm little hand grinder. About every third one now gets taken back and swapped due to very bad vibration. They vibrate a bit when they are new until they are broken in but if they have to many extra strands on one side, the grinder wants to shake itself out of your hand.

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    Rob, I'd try one of specialist abrasive companies. There's one in Welland that I've used and there was one down Lonsdale way - may still be there (and there would be others too). Because they sell stuff mainly to the trade they are more likely to have quality product.

    Michael

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    What about Pferd. Have used their cup brushes on an angle grinder and they seem good quality. From memory they were made in the USA. This is their web site
    PFERD Australia - Homepage
    and includes contact details so they can tell you the stockists in your area. Catalogue 208 "Industrial Power Brushes" has 44 pages listing the type of item you want.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael G View Post
    Rob, I'd try one of specialist abrasive companies. There's one in Welland that I've used and there was one down Lonsdale way - may still be there (and there would be others too). Because they sell stuff mainly to the trade they are more likely to have quality product.

    Michael
    Hi Michael,

    Yes, I might have to ring around.

    I tried one of those crinkley imported brushes, and they are absolute crap, wire shards flying every where.

    The wires are not thickly packed or even heavy enough diameter - real rubbish.

    Industry must get decent stuff somewhere, so I will have to make some enquiries.

    I wondered if any of the guys in the forum may use this stuff in their work.

    The old guy I bought buffs and angle grinder brushes from originally made them locally, and it was really good heavy duty stuff, but those days are long gone.

    Rob

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    Try Smith and Arrow, online. I have bought angle grinder wheels and cup brushes from them. Had no problems and good price.

    Dean

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oldneweng View Post
    Try Smith and Arrow, online. I have bought angle grinder wheels and cup brushes from them. Had no problems and good price.

    Dean
    Hi Dean,

    I use Smith and Arrow friction cutting discs for both my die and tool post grinder, and they're the best by a country mile. Will have to see what else they do. Good pointer.

    Cheers

    Rob

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    No go Dean.

    They do a 6" wire buff which looks like an import and that's all.

    Back to the drawing board

    Cheers

    Rob

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    Last one I purchased was a Brobo from Collins Industrial still going strong after about 2 yesrs

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    Rob,

    How about Ebay USA as a source of non oriental wheels - Osborn 8" Med Face Matic 0118 Wire Crimped Wheel Brush 1 1 4"AH 4500rpm 22094 | eBay

    BT

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    I guess it depends what you are using wire brush for, I also by lack of choice bought a china made Australian packaged? Josco Brumby 200mm (BWB20020) wire brush from Bunnings. It is a densely packed crinkly wire wheel which I've been using for a year or so with out any problems, with little wire shedding. Its not a heavy brush but for less than $25? it takes rust off well without being too aggressive. BTW I wont use a wire brush without a face shield, all wire brushes shed some wire!
    Graeme

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    Quote Originally Posted by anglesmith View Post
    I guess it depends what you are using wire brush for, I also by lack of choice bought a china made Australian packaged? Josco Brumby 200mm (BWB20020) wire brush from Bunnings. It is a densely packed crinkly wire wheel which I've been using for a year or so with out any problems, with little wire shedding. Its not a heavy brush but for less than $25? it takes rust off well without being too aggressive. BTW I wont use a wire brush without a face shield, all wire brushes shed some wire!
    Graeme
    Leather apron another item worth adorning your self with too .Nothing worse than trying to find foreign wire in the pubics.Usually their majesty's indoors find this extremely un amusing. John.

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    Quote Originally Posted by China View Post
    Last one I purchased was a Brobo from Collins Industrial still going strong after about 2 yesrs
    They look to be the type of distributor I'm after.

    Thanks for the tip. I will go there asap.

    Rob

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    Quote Originally Posted by nearnexus View Post
    They look to be the type of distributor I'm after.

    Thanks for the tip. I will go there asap.

    Rob
    I'll be interested in how you get on there, I'm in the same position having worn out my current wire wheel after 10 years of use.

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    Will let you know Gavin. Would have gone today, but down with the flu and not feeling very well.

    Spent the whole day watching Jay Leno's garage YouTube videos. Worth a look. Great cars etc.

    Hopefully more mobile by Monday.

    Rob

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