200mm Bench Grinders - what spinny things can be used?
There's no one sub-forum for these questions, as they relate to Finishing, Metalwork, and Machinery, so here will do for a start.
Just about to get a 200mm grinder or two and of course they need spinning things to go on them. Because they all relate to different sections (re above) it's a bit tricky to run down the various options (probably have to deal with a number of vendors I suppose).
I should be pretty sorted for grinding wheels (AlOx, Norton 3x Blue, or CBN) and apart from them I can think of:
- Swansdown mops for polishing wax off timber
- Calico mops for polishing off metal, and timber (2 separate mops)
- Stitched cloth wheels (for applying polish to the metal???)
- Wire wheels for the heavy lifting on metal restoration
- Scotchbrite et al for restoring metal, or satin finishing
- Flap wheels, again for heavy lifting on metal I presume
Anything else to consider?
Taking them individually:
Swansdown Mops:
Ubeaut have what appear to be very good locally made mops from genuine Swan's Down, but don't show a 200mm version. Do they exist? Are they suitable for metal polishing or would a less expensive Calico mop be more appropriate?
Calico Mops:
Are these suitable for timber? I think yes, but would a Swansdown be better?
Stitched Cloth:
Near as I can see these are used for applying polish to metals, or do they have other uses?
Wire Wheels:
I know what they're for, but don't seem to be able to turn up any that have solid brass bristles. Just brass plated, which appears to be a bit of a nonsense when there's some nice hard steel just under the surface.
Scotchbrite:
There seem to be a few copies around which are sigbificantly cheaper and by all accounts do a good job.
Flap Wheels:
Not really certain of the purpose, except that they are aggressive, depending on the grit.
Any info that could be provided, or any links to vendors will be appreciated.
Cheers
Brett