I want to get this grinder for a metal pole derusting project that I have at home before I repaint the pole. I thought that buying the Dewalt cup brush here to use on the grinder would be the best way, rather than trying to do it with a grinding wheel....
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I would suggest the wire wheel that you mentioned and probably a finer wire. It's according to how much rust there is. Or you can get a sandpaper type wheel with different grits of paper.
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It is a proprietary part. Probably cheaper to replace the entire tool. It can be sharpened with a grinder if you're careful not to ruin the temper.
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I haven't had a chance to take it apart therefore can not give you a good answer to that. But you should look at a very important factor. The fact that the grinders are so affordable it should not even matter much, unless you are thinking to buy it for 20+ years. I am working in a metal/fabrication shop as a welder for 5+ years now and never had a problem with grinders of good quality like: dewalt, ridgid and others. And i am abusing them on a daily bases quite systematically. If i was to take a guess then i would say that most likely it has the brushes on it, otherwise they would have marketed it as being brush-less I haven't had a chance to take it apart therefore can not give you a good answer to that. But you should look at a very important factor. The fact that the grinders are so affordable it should not even matter much, unless you are thinking to buy it for 20+ years. I am working in a metal/fabrication shop as a welder for 5+ years now and never had a problem with grinders of good quality like: dewalt, ridgid and others. And i am abusing them on a daily bases quite systematically. If i was to take a guess then i would say that most likely it has the brushes on it, otherwise they would have... » Read More I haven't had a chance to take it apart therefore can not give you a good answer to that. But you should look at a very important factor. The fact that the grinders are so affordable it should not even matter much, unless you are thinking to buy it for 20+ years. I am working in a metal/fabrication shop as a welder for 5+ years now and never had a problem with grinders of good quality like: dewalt, ridgid and others. And i am abusing them on a daily bases quite systematically. If i was to take a guess then i would say that most likely it has the brushes on it, otherwise they would have marketed it as being brush-less « Show Less
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If you want a coarse grind, this grinder can do it. You can recalibrate it to grind coarser than it does out of the box, but that is very easy to do and is documented in the manual. I suggest that you turn the knob to #1 and try it. If it is not coarse enough for you, use a 5/32" allen wrench to remove the screw from the knob, and turn the white adjuster to the left a little (two clicks), then replace the knob. Grind consistency is excellent with this grinder. To counter claims that the grinder spills grounds: I use a small rubber mallet to tap the grinder body and I don't have any problem. (Put a piece of tape on the grinder body to protect it from marring.) Almost any coffee grinder will be messy--even commercial ones. When cleaning the grinder, check that the two allen screws in the back of the grind adjuster are screwed firmly into the threaded holes. Tighten them with the 5/32" allen wrench. Mine had worked out (it caused no damage), but they haven't loosened since I tightened them.
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I use this grinder for espresso drinks and have never tried grinding much more coarsely. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer. They have great customer service and can advise you fairly quickly after sending them a message.
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Yes, it is one of the best. You won't be disappointed. Using this shears doesn't damage the metal finish like using a grinder does. Definitely the best way to go. Time saver too.
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I looked online to see what your grinder looks like, I found one and the pic is a bit blurry but it does resemble this one. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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no, but for me that was not a problem. i prefer to use one that is much more stout than ones that come with grinders.
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I have a DeWalt angle grinder and this tool. A grinder is not that nearly as versatile as the this tool. However, this tool cannot replace a grinder when it comes to cleaning, prepping and shaping metal wrt welding projects. This tool can do a ton of things a grinder cannot though. I cannot help with the thinset question never having done that job.
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I would use it for that. Anytime you get one of the straight grinders, it might also be a good idea to get a 90 degree type as well.
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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.
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Sorry this is late, maybe this can still be helpful to you. I find that I wobble along with the grinder in a complimentary movement way. I don't set it down on a surface to grind. I hold it in the air and let one arm grind and the other hand holds it, sometimes going in the opposite direction to be more efficient. I still use it everyday since I got it 2 months ago. No problems yet.Hopefully never!
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For that subject electric tool for grinding surfaces in carpentry woodwork tight space or if you are making an art work on wood working design, and its great for grinding rusted metal pipes, flat surfaces. Its really up to the user to experiment as about to this tools its way cheaper than makita eletric die grinder and this tools can be used as variable too! as i remember a year ago, i was using it!, to one of my kitchen area remodeling subject, and i'm still using it until now for anopther subject for art work at this time. Well at the end of all this, goodluck to the new people who would like to use this tools "long shaft electric die grinder" even though its not branded name, it can be a helping hand, and no different with branded one., and for this matter, i can give this tools a 3- star as of today.=).
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It might depend on what you are grinding. I use mine to grind stone and masonry and therefore reason that grinders having higher amp motors will last longer. If you only use it to sharpen your mower blade, the less expensive lower amp Makita will probably suffice. I have been using Makita grinders since the 80s and have had only one fail (and I bought it used). My second one has a dead switch so I now have to shut it off by pulling the cord. Otherwise, still going strong.
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Hi Mark....I bought but do not recommend this grinder. It is plastic, very light weight, and I cannot get it to do the extra fine grind. I installed as per the manual, and only later found the yellow paper advising to ignore the directions, as this could break a piece of the plastic. Unfortunately I only saw this after the small plastic piece broke. As Amazon gets this from another supplier, they do not stand behind this product. I have the Breville burr grinder and love it!
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I don't see any reason not except you can't get to the grinding components without disassembly. Could be a problem with trace oils contaminating other flavors. I would go with one that is dishwasher safe then you will know you can get to the grinding mechanism. Love mine
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Do not recommend - buy grinder, face shield, and gloves. Use shield that comes with most grinders. Read instructions, and practice using tool before attempting actual job.