Will this work as a normal grinder also? Can I put wire wheels on it?
1091715
My husband who actually uses the buffer says it is an excellent buffer, but since it has long shafts, he doesn't think it would work well as a grinder. It might not stay balanced. Justin, Easton has a hotline. Go to Easton.com to find the number and perhaps more information.
1091716
It's not worth the risk, grinders are cheap. This polisher is very powerful and can do some serious damage if not used for its intended purpose.
1091717
I personally wouldn't use my Eastwood buffer as a grinder this thing works great for polishing I think with a high RPMs that it puts out that could potentially be dangerous running a grinding wheel on there.
1091718
I think it is best left for buffing. It would be better to get a separate grinder.
1091719
Should be no problem at all to mount wire wheels on it. Although, I wouldn't mount grinding wheels on it. There is a slight bit of runout on each shaft which prevents the safe use of grinding wheels (heavy mass). It is a great buffer, plenty of power and quiet.
1091720
The Eastwood 1 HP dual speed buffer comes with shaft bushings that can be used to move wheels out further from the motor body, or bring them closer, as needed for various applications. Buffing and polishing wheels can be used, but so can wire wheels or even grinding wheels. However, if grinding wheels are used, there is no wheel guard or grinding platform to aid in grinding operations. The wheels would be free spinning, requiring free hand grinding, obviously more dangerous than using a grinder with a wheel guard and grinding platform.
98370
Not sure but it won't take much. This grinder kicks as s. Best one on the market in my opinion.
1315905
Sorry I don't know. My daughter wanted a grinder and this had some good reviews. She likes it a lot so it must be pretty good. Good luck
1329626
Unsure - it is all based on arbor size. Check the specs on the wheel and your grinder. My guess is that they are both 5/8 inch and so you should be okay.
1983678
Yes. More so than any other grinder I've used in the past. The grinder performs well and this is not a big issue but you will most likely be cleaning up grinds that cling to the unit after you use it.
800487
a 3" wire wheel has a max. rpm of 20,000. Makita die grinder has 17,000 rpm but personally I wouldn't use a wire wheel on a die grinder.
1060148
DITTO....I would not.....the RPM s (revolutions per minute), are different... the wheel would heat up...the grinder is way too fast
1632155
Feel sure it has enough power to cut metal but I haven't used it for that yet. Please pay attention to the guard type you'll need in order to use this grinder with a cutoff wheel...
2102364
James, this thing will need a lot of air to work effortlessly so without knowing the exact specs of your compressor, I'm guessing since you are a DIYer that it WILL NOT be up to the task. But I could be wrong... verify your compressor output, tank size, etc and compare with the requirements stated for the grinder. Good luck!
1570628
Not a wire wheel as such, although there are various little rotary attachments with wire heads. Many manufacturers have jumped on the Dremel bandwagon and make little kits of various brushes and grinders so you might find what you want among them.
1336996
I have used it with both grinding and cutting wheels and it has not disappointed me. I have cut pipes, wire, and mild steel up to 1/4 thick with no problem. It is ideal for everyday use in a home garage. I recommend it.
194125
No idea, but a darn good question. I have not purchased the grinder yet, but am interested in doing so. This may sway my purchase.Good Luck!!
520537
Yes. You might have to finagle the front though. I used a grinder and a floor jack to make it work. Worth the extra effort though!
249638
No. Not designed for it. It might possibly work but the ground coffee would probably not feed efficiently thru the grinder.
522940
I have no idea. SorryI asked my husband and he said probably not. This is a great grinder though!!
278545
I have not seen just the specific hand wheel that is included with this kit individually for sale. You can, however, buy different size pulleys from here and also try grainger. I am assuming you want to turn the grinder by hand and not use a motor setup. I actually converted my meat grinder for use with a 1/2" electric drill, it turns about 100-150 RPM, and it works very well, so if you want to know more about that, let me know.
330145
Yes you can adjust the grind on it by turning the "wheel" at the center of each end. Very easy. Love this item!!