steve m
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 02:15 PM |
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Can a polishing DA be used as a grinder ?
I have a seely Da polisher, and wondered if i could use it as a Grinder as well
NOT AT THE SAME TIME!
It has a 14mm spilndle,if that makes any differance
Steve
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balidey
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 02:19 PM |
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I wouldn't as a DA oscillates, so if you happen to use the end of the grinding disc it would be 'bouncing' off whatever you are
grinding. Could lead to the disc shattering in extreme cases.
Dutch bears have terrible skin due to their clogged paws
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steve m
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 02:20 PM |
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Good point !!
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balidey
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 02:23 PM |
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If you're asking because you want to have one less tool..... the you have been listening to your missus for too long 
I often wish I had two grinders, one with a grinding disc, one with a cutting disc, saves time. But my wife says 'but you already have one of
those'.
Dutch bears have terrible skin due to their clogged paws
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 02:32 PM |
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They also run at a different speed (polisher is a lot slower)..
Dan
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 02:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by balidey
If you're asking because you want to have one less tool..... the you have been listening to your missus for too long
I often wish I had two grinders, one with a grinding disc, one with a cutting disc, saves time. But my wife says 'but you already have one of
those'.
I did that
Got an ALDI special (top notch and works a treat) and my old faithful that is getting a bit tired, but I use that one ini one of those mounts to turn
it inot a cutting tool (using 1mm discs) then I use the other one free-hand so I can cut off as needed for tubing etc. but still have one handy for
grinding or cutting awkward shapes etc.
Simples (and pretty cheap too) 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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Fred W B
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 09:53 AM |
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quote:
I often wish I had two grinders, one with a grinding disc, one with a cutting disc, saves time.
Absolutely, the cheap grinders are so cheap I have 4 or 5. (fitted with slitting/cutting disc, hard grinding disc, coarse flap disc, smooth flap disc,
cup wire brush most of the time) If one packs up it's no problem, chuck it and carry on.
If you value your labour at anything like commercial rates you only need to save the time on changing a disc say 4 times to pay for the extra tool
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Cheers
Fred W B
[Edited on 24/8/10 by Fred W B]
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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