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Post by akansan on Jan 7, 2007 21:20:58 GMT -5
Okay, how much spray does a grinder make? Too much of a mess to work on carpet? Is there a least-mess-possible way to run a WET grinder? And on a totally unrelated but similar topic, did I read somewhere that diamond paste does not need to be wet? I've been waiting (im)patiently to finish setting up my grinder - I have no electricity to either the shed or my garage. I finally decided to just run an extension cord rather than wait on my father-the-handyman and my uncle-the-electrician to run the wire...only to find out both buildings are termite infested and must come down.   It will be some months before the new two-car garage ( with electricity) replaces the old, decrepit buildings...and I haven't been able to use my grinder yet! I'm fine using it outside when it's warm, but it's not exactly portable. Any suggestions? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2007 21:35:50 GMT -5
HI Akansan, If you have the cash buy a diamond pacific pixie. You can grind anywhere with this machine with little mess. just clean the water tray and your clothes after a few cabs. It really is worth the extra bucks. I have one and am really happy with this machine.
Tony
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Post by joe on Jan 7, 2007 22:49:15 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your buildings. That's a setback. As for me, I make a mess when I grind with a four station arbor. Using a lot of water makes me feel more comfortable with the diamond wheels but it is a mess. For a suggestion how about putting down an old piece of carpet where you intend to grind? Or a tarp? You'll feel better if there is a wet accident!
I use diamond paste totally dry on a leather belt.
Good luck and I hope your garage is ready soon!
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Post by akansan on Jan 7, 2007 23:05:56 GMT -5
Tony, I already have a grinder...I just haven't been able to use it yet. It's a four station with an end plate.
Joe, I actually have diamone paste from 320 up... I was sorta wondering about just using a squirt bottle on the 100 wheel and swapping out resin belts for the rest of the stages if it could be done dry for right now. I think I could control the spray on one wheel more than I could on four...
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Post by joe on Jan 7, 2007 23:15:48 GMT -5
Oops, I have no experience with anything smaller than 14000g paste. Sorry.
Sounds to me like you could try what you say with the resin belts. Since you already have the paste it won't cost too much to try this method. I'd advise wearing a dust mask.
Not sure I'm reading this right. You're going to use the water flow on the resin belts? I think that will wash the diamond right off. Maybe...
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Post by akansan on Jan 7, 2007 23:23:26 GMT -5
No - no water on the resin. Water only on the hard wheels.  Okay, another scenario - how much spray do the geyser systems cause when they bubble up onto the wheels? Currently, the grinder is rigged up for an overhead drip system on two of the hard wheels, and I'm going to have to drill out two more holes in the case aluminum pan for the additional two hard wheels or go with a under wheel pump thingymabob anyway...is that less messy than the overhead drip? |
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Post by stoner on Jan 7, 2007 23:39:13 GMT -5
Can you post a pic of your grinder or point me to the post where you already posted a pic? I have small plastic splash shields in front of my wheels and I don't get any water outside the grinder. I can take a pic of my grinder so you can see how to set yours up with a shield.
That's the nice thing about using diamond paste, there's no slurry to mix and no mess when you use it dry.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2007 23:47:41 GMT -5
Akansan, I would say the spray pump underneath the wheels is the less messy and a better way then the overhead drip. I have used both and prefer the pump and the pan method. I am in the process of making a completely separate arbor, motor and leather belt wheel to use the diamond compound to polish. I think it would be better then switching out the belt all the time and not breathing the dust that comes with it.
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Post by joe on Jan 7, 2007 23:49:30 GMT -5
I never used a bubbler so I'm clueless.  I tried to make shields for mine but I just can't see through them with the water going. |
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Post by akansan on Jan 8, 2007 9:06:30 GMT -5
Here's the original picture from when it arrived:  It's now mounted on a steel frame with a couple shelves on the frame. The inner expandable drum has been replaced by two diamond wheels (400 & 600) from jadecarver, and the end has both the expandable drum and an 8" leather pad. The flaking blue paint has also been removed - I'm still deciding whether to repaint it or not. Next step in the refinishing process is to finish out the diamond setup and replace the 100 and 220 SiC wheels with diamond. Does that help? |
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Post by stoner on Jan 8, 2007 10:53:55 GMT -5
It looks like you can attach a plastic shield across the center section to help contain the water, but the expandable drum on the end looks like it may present a problem because it doesn't even have a tray to catch the water.
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Post by dankore on Jan 8, 2007 11:02:01 GMT -5
Hello Arkansan, I have never tried this but have heard of it several times. First you will need several LARGE sponges. You want to place them "BEHIND" the wheels, they should sort of jam up there. You may need to trim the sponges to allow the wheels to turn freely. You can trim channels in the sponge for the wheels to ride in. Once everything is fitted, just add water to the sponge. As I said I haven't tried it myself, but was told a lot of people do this at rock shows so they don't spray their customers. If you try it let us know how it works. KOR Dan www.dbrockwerks.com |
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jan 8, 2007 12:08:06 GMT -5
I have an underwheel fountain (not impressed with mine) and I put a dish towel in front of the tray to sop up water, works for me, mine doesn't spray much the towel is mostly there so water doesn't slide down my wrists to my elbows & pool there!
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I tried to make shields for mine but I just can't see through them with the water going. 
