Frank Gaydos on thu 10 jun 99
Finally, our double wheeled grinder died today. I never liked the darn
thing. I always thought it was a poor design for grinding pots. It was an
accident waiting to happen, especially with students from 18 to 80, all
levels of experience.
Does anyone have a better solution to grinding pots? I was thinking along
the lines of a Dremal grinder. Do they make them industrial strength? Do you
have a better solution?
TIA
Frank Gaydos
510 Gerritt St.
Philadelphia,Pa.
19147-5821 USA
fgaydos@erols.com
http://www.erols.com/fgaydos
http://members.xoom.com/fgaydos/index.html
James Blossom on sat 12 jun 99
Hi frank.
Some lapidary grinders feature a flat wheel ~ 18" in diameter,
mounted horizontally, like a potter's wheel. I suppose that a
suitably mounted abrasive on a bat would mount to your wheel
and allow the use of the wheel as a grinder. Safe & effective.
Mike Blossom
Sleeping Dog Designs
"always the beautiful answer which asks the more beautiful question"
-- e.e. cummings
-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Gaydos
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Thursday, June 10, 1999 9:56 AM
Subject: Grinder suggestions
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Finally, our double wheeled grinder died today. I never liked the darn
>thing. I always thought it was a poor design for grinding pots. It was an
>accident waiting to happen, especially with students from 18 to 80, all
>levels of experience.
>Does anyone have a better solution to grinding pots? I was thinking along
>the lines of a Dremal grinder. Do they make them industrial strength? Do
you
>have a better solution?
>
>TIA
>Frank Gaydos
>510 Gerritt St.
>Philadelphia,Pa.
>19147-5821 USA
>
>fgaydos@erols.com
>http://www.erols.com/fgaydos
>http://members.xoom.com/fgaydos/index.html
George Koller on sat 12 jun 99
Frank,
You might want to consider Pneumatic "Die Grinders" units if you
have dry air convenient. The model we use for somewhat similiar work is very
convenient and light - almost fat pen sized and "Industrial Strength" in the
sense of endurance, but Not Power. Could be made "safe" with restricted air
pressure? ...But they get "weak" torqued with reduced pressure. Also you have
no real "speed control" which is a real nice feature of the Dremel style
electric motor. (All in all I think
it makes a nice option for "precision" or light/casual touch-ups rather
than heavier jobs). They also make heavy duty pneu die grinders but
can't think why it would be much better than a dremel type tool.
The unit we have used and used is from HARBOR FREIGHT (have
you been seeing this recently too?) - The price is currently $60 for the
unit we have (03995-3ADA) but they also have a similiar tool for $39, I don't
know the difference. I think, a very nicely made aluminum tool made by Central
Pneu.
The folks at HB also has several tools that look to be like Dremel Tools.
Chicago & I think Ryobi.
Just because I have so much fun with their stuff, I have just recently ordered
the "Air File" to experiment with. Don't even have it yet so can't say anything
about our experience - but it has a 23/64" stroke and runs a file in
reciprocating fashion at 3700 strokes per min. - I rather expect that this
might be useful for some types of jobs. Set of 4 files is $10.00....
HB phone : 1-800-423-2567
http:/www.harborfreight.com
Hope this might help,
George Koller
Frank Gaydos wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Finally, our double wheeled grinder died today. I never liked the darn
> thing. I always thought it was a poor design for grinding pots. It was an
> accident waiting to happen, especially with students from 18 to 80, all
> levels of experience.
> Does anyone have a better solution to grinding pots? I was thinking along
> the lines of a Dremal grinder. Do they make them industrial strength? Do you
> have a better solution?
>
> TIA
> Frank Gaydos
> 510 Gerritt St.
> Philadelphia,Pa.
> 19147-5821 USA
>
> fgaydos@erols.com
> http://www.erols.com/fgaydos
> http://members.xoom.com/fgaydos/index.html
tommy humphries on sat 12 jun 99
I would suggest checking out the Lortone lapidary equipment site at
http://www.lortone.com/products.html . They have a variety of abrasive
products used in the lapidary/jewelry trade. With abrasives ranging from
standard silicone carbide to diamond, they should have something that you
could use.
I have been using a diamond cab. grinder on the bottoms of my pots for
years and have had great success!
Hope this is helpfull,
Tommy
----- Original Message -----
From: Frank Gaydos
To:
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 1999 11:56 AM
Subject: Grinder suggestions
> > Does anyone have a better solution to grinding pots? > TIA
> Frank Gaydos
> 510 Gerritt St.
> Philadelphia,Pa.
> 19147-5821 USA
>
> fgaydos@erols.com
> http://www.erols.com/fgaydos
> http://members.xoom.com/fgaydos/index.html
>
Nanci Bishof on sat 12 jun 99
In the jewelry trade they are known as flexible shaft machines. Two brands
are Pro-Craft & Foredom. They are definitely heavy duty versions of what a
dremel does. Easiest way to find them locally is to ask a jeweler where to
buy them.
nanci
Brian Crocker on sat 12 jun 99
G'Day Frank,
If you require a hand held grinder the best I can suggest is an electric
"Die Grinder" normally used by Toolmakers who make Plastic Injection
Moulding Dies, I have found "Bosch" to be very good, However you should also
use wheels
or mounted points [as they are called] which are suited to grinding pottery,
The metal grinding 'mounted points' would wear away rapidly on glazes.
Best of Luck,
Brian C..
At 12:56 PM2:10: 10/06/99 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Finally, our double wheeled grinder died today. I never liked the darn
>thing. I always thought it was a poor design for grinding pots. It was an
>accident waiting to happen, especially with students from 18 to 80, all
>levels of experience.
>Does anyone have a better solution to grinding pots? I was thinking along
>the lines of a Dremal grinder. Do they make them industrial strength? Do you
>have a better solution?
>
>TIA
>Frank Gaydos
>510 Gerritt St.
>Philadelphia,Pa.
>19147-5821 USA
>
>fgaydos@erols.com
>http://www.erols.com/fgaydos
>http://members.xoom.com/fgaydos/index.html
>
>
Brian Crocker.
4 Erica Street,
Tea Tree Gully 5091,
South Australia. [e.mail] crocker@dove.net.au
The Driest State that's a little wetter now.
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