Thread: Diamond Grinding Wheel

Had a play with Brendans diamond wheel on the w/e at YouTurn.

Interesting wheel. No sparks off HSS which makes it hard to judge where you are grinding.

The finish on the tool is like chrome plating AND it puts an excellent edge on the tool.

It really needs a jig to overcome the "no feel".

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'm getting the feeling that the resin/diamond grinding wheel is a cheap trick with an expensive price tag .

The magic word Jock is 'diamond' and up goes the price.

Anyway back to the issue of keeping the wheel true. From my experience with diamond wheels etc because we essentially wear away the medium that hold the diamonds, a time will come for truing.
I found if diamond is the used gently and is the last one in the process it will last a long time between dress ups. The finer the final grind before the diamond the better, if you like consider it to be a polish rather than a grind.

Its like going down through the grits when you sand, it can produce an edge with out a burr, sorta like a scalpel.

I have now had the wheel in use for over 2 months and am still very happy with it. Things to report:

No dishing/hollowing of the wheel in the middle so no need for dressing the un-dressable.
No need to clean it.
I would have to agree with 's comments, particularly the need for a grinding jig or guide. Tools are difficult to grind freehand.

Would I recommend them? Yes but not as a stand alone wheel. I will still use it in conjunction with a 80grit al. oxide wheel.

Would it be an essential part of the woodturning kit? No, I've done without one for over 20 years so it probably is really for those who need super sharp turning chisels or have a need to spend money. Also great for plane blades standard wood chisels and knives.

It certainly is a definite challenger to the likes of the Tormek water grinding system.

Originally Posted by brendan stemp

I have now had the wheel in use for over 2 months and am still very happy with it. Things to report:

No dishing/hollowing of the wheel in the middle so no need for dressing the un-dressable.

Brendan, another 5 months of use now. Is it still holding up OK?

I've been watching the $A head towards parity against the Greenback and thinking that now would be a good time to buy anything that I 'need' from the US.

If Brendan gives the thumbs up I plan to go ahead and get one soon.

I'd be happy to add extra ones (details here) to the order if there is any benefit on the cost side of shipping more than one across the pond. I've sent a message off to Woodcraft to see what the shipping cost would be for various quantities. I'll report back in case there is any interest from others.

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okay so where do you get them??? bob

Neil, would be interested in joining in, depending on postage costs etc.

Originally Posted by bobsreturn2003

okay so where do you get them??? bob

Details here

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Originally Posted by NeilS

Details here

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I would also be interested depending on postage

I would have one to if it postage is ok
Cheers
Rod

Get in touch with Brendan as he mentioned that he is thinking of importing similar ones. Got a similar sample one off Brendan and so far is living up to his findings. The finish is very smooth [like chrome as mentioned] and the edge seems to be like you would get off a wet grinder. The beaut thing is that the tool steel cuts much cooler. Like I said, check with Brendan first.

Originally Posted by NeilS

Brendan, another 5 months of use now. Is it still holding up OK?

I've been watching the head towards parity against the Greenback and thinking that now would be a good time to buy anything that I 'need' from the US.

If Brendan gives the thumbs up I plan to go ahead and get one soon.

I'd be happy to add extra ones (details here) to the order if there is any benefit on the cost side of shipping more than one across the pond. I've sent a message off to Woodcraft to see what the shipping cost would be for various quantities. I'll report back in case there is any interest from others.

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Definite interest here. I've been watching this thread closely since day 1 - Love using diamond hones and one of these should take it to the next level

Add me to the EOI list too please Neil.

Put me down as an EOI.
Cheers
gidgee 1

i reckon id be up for one too pls neil, if all goes well.