lthomp3269
off to a rocking start
Member since August 2019
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Post by lthomp3269 on Sept 29, 2019 12:53:31 GMT -5
www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-bench-grinder-39797.html new to rock carving, grinding and polishing. I wanted to know if this machine will work for a beginner and what else would I need to purchase for it? Thank you for any help you can give me. I already have a tumbler and use it but I'm wanting to try my hand at jewelry making.
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Post by Pat on Sept 29, 2019 13:37:38 GMT -5
I think those wheels are for grinding down metal such as axes. They would eat up jewelry pieces.
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NRG
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since February 2018
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Post by NRG on Sept 30, 2019 12:28:25 GMT -5
No
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QuailRiver
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since May 2008
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Post by QuailRiver on Sept 30, 2019 17:53:28 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum!
Rocks need to be ground wet to help keep down on the dust that if airborne can get in your lungs and cause silicosis and other nasty ailments. That HF grinder is made for dry grinding metal. You need one with a motor made for wet applications or otherwise an arbor with a pulley and V-belt that puts a reasonable distance, or is shielded, between the water spray and the electric motor.
Larry C.
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