Disc Grinders
| ToolInfoBox Disc Grinders | |
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| Synonyms: | angle grinders, right-angle grinders; DE: "Flex", Winkelschleifer, Trennschleifer |
| Type: | power tool |
| Material: | depending on disc: metal (except aluminum), stone |
| Used with: | face shield, goggles, hearing protection, gloves |
| Location: | metal workshop |
| Access Requirements: | upon personal introduction |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
| Similar (More or Less): | rotary tool |
We have a couple of disc grinders in the metal workshop. For small-scale applications, try using a rotary tool before you whip out this beast.
They can be used to cut or grind metal or stone, depending on the disc used. Cutting discs (Trennscheiben) should not be used for grinding and grinding discs (Schruppscheiben) should not be used for cutting as they are primarily reinforced for one of the purposes.
Safety
Due to the high amount of sparks generated, it is a good idea to wear a face shield as a second layer over your goggles! In addition, you should put on some gloves and hearing protection before using a disc grinder.
Make sure the disc is securely fastened and spins without an offset before cutting anything! The manual suggests letting it run for a minute without load, only if there is still no increased vibration after that it is safe to use.
Do NOT operate a grinder without its semi-circular collar - it will protect you from a lot of the sparks and shrapnel of the disc (if one breaks on you). Stay away from aluminum, it can reportedly clog and overheat the disc up to the point of explosion!
Discs
| tool type | use | properties | suggested donation |
| Trennscheiben | cutting | 125 × 1.2 mm | 1€/disc |
| sanding disc holder | sanding | <?> | depends on the sanding disc |
| more | will | come |
Alpha Tools WS 960/125
| ToolInfoBox Alpha Tools WS 960/125 | |
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| Location: | metal workshop |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
| Manual: | einhell.com |
We are usually using this grinder for cutting so there should be a cutting disc installed.
This grinder works with 125 mm discs.
King Craft WS 125
| ToolInfoBox King Craft WS 125 | |
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| Location: | metal workshop |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
CAUTION - the "King Craft" grinder has a switch that will stay on until you push it back to the "off" position, so it could surprisingly start when plugged in!
We are usually using this grinder for grinding so there should be a grinding disc installed.
This grinder works with 125 mm discs.
