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Thread: Diamond Grinding Wheel
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1st March 2010, 04:13 PM #61
Ditto Brendan. Good stuff.
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4th May 2010, 10:23 PM #62Retired
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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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5th May 2010, 10:53 AM #63
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'm getting the feeling that the resin/diamond grinding wheel is a cheap trick with an expensive price tag .
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.Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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5th May 2010, 10:56 AM #64
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.
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15th October 2010, 06:34 PM #65
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.
.Stay sharp and stay safe!
Neil
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15th October 2010, 06:56 PM #66SENIOR MEMBER
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okay so where do you get them??? bob
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15th October 2010, 07:12 PM #67
Neil, would be interested in joining in, depending on postage costs etc.
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15th October 2010, 07:33 PM #68
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15th October 2010, 09:17 PM #69
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15th October 2010, 09:44 PM #70
I would have one to if it postage is ok
Cheers
Rod
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15th October 2010, 10:18 PM #71
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.
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15th October 2010, 11:14 PM #72
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16th October 2010, 05:05 AM #73Hewer of wood
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Add me to the EOI list too please Neil.
Cheers, Ern
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16th October 2010, 06:49 AM #74SENIOR MEMBER
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Put me down as an EOI.
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16th October 2010, 09:12 AM #75SENIOR MEMBER
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i reckon id be up for one too pls neil, if all goes well.
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