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Posted: 1/14/2005 2:24:42 PM EDT

I'm looking for something that is like a disc sander but is designed for metal working. Here is a link to a disc sander that Craftsman makes. Can you outfit these things with metal grinding discs? Thanks for the help.

Posted: 1/14/2005 2:27:20 PM EDT

[#1]

For grinding metal? As in maybe grinding welds n stuff? I would recommend NOT getting Craftsmen stuff then. Go for a Makita, or a DeWalt grinder. Craftsmen stuff is Ok, but not as strong or lasting as others. I have had a variable speed DeWalt Grinder for 7 years now, and never had a problem with it. It cost me $350, but it was well worth it.

Posted: 1/14/2005 2:36:26 PM EDT

[#2]

I was just showing the Craftsman as an example. I need something that I can use to square edges.

Posted: 1/14/2005 2:44:48 PM EDT

[#3]

I use my belt sander laid on it's side and clamped to my bench. I don't know how much grinding you want to do but I've sharpened many chisels (among other metalworking tasks) with a belt sander.

Posted: 1/14/2005 4:05:06 PM EDT

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I use my belt sander laid on it's side and clamped to my bench. I don't know how much grinding you want to do but I've sharpened many chisels (among other metalworking tasks) with a belt sander.

It's going to be for pretty serious grinding.

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