die grinder attachments

[smttysmth02gt]

I just got my die grinder and I'm looking for any advice on attachments anyone has to offer. I was really hoping I could use some of my dremel attachments but that isn't going to happen since my dremel is 1/8" and the die grinder is 1/4". Having a little trouble finding where I could get some for reasonable prices.

 

[zkling]

I mostly use burrs in my straight die grinder and roloc disks on the 90°. Enco and Mcmaster as well as ebay for sources. They do make 1/8" collets for die grinders, but you just end up with a overpowered Dremel accessory.

 

[ttpete]

I just got my die grinder and I'm looking for any advice on attachments anyone has to offer. I was really hoping I could use some of my dremel attachments but that isn't going to happen since my dremel is 1/8" and the die grinder is 1/4". Having a little trouble finding where I could get some for reasonable prices.

It's just a slotted bushing that goes into the 1/4" collet on the grinder. Should be stocked by most air/electric tool outfits.

 

[u118224]

Mcmaster-Carr for stones or burs. Astro Pneumatic has a reasonably priced bur set on Amazon but I don't know anything about the quality.

 

[smttysmth02gt]

What about grinding wheels and sanding discs?

 

[Dave455]

MSC is a good bet. Their U.K. catalogue has burrs, stones, mops, brushes, the lot and I can't see their U.S. catalogue including less!

Reasonable price? Well, the prices are very fair for what you get, but decent burrs etc are never cheap! Personally, I never economise on this stuff. The cheap ones are never worth it as they never work as well!

A colleague of mine once told me that he never used stones in his grinder as they never lasted! I tried one of his and he was right, his didn't! My Norton stones were like using a different tool!

Bear in mind the safety aspect too! These bits are whizzing round, and if a stone breaks up you'll really know it! Never had that problem with decent ones!

 

[Stooge]

. Astro Pneumatic has a reasonably priced bur set on Amazon but I don't know anything about the quality.

I have the $60'ish astro kit, and im suprisingly, pretty impressed with them. Good variety to see what works/where to invest and they seem to be staying sharp.

 

[Malczewski]

Here's some stuff
http://usaknifemaker.com/kit-knives-blade-blanks-c-73/folder-kits-from-glwj-c-73-89.html

 

[Malczewski]

A little more
http://www.northcoastknives.com/northcoast_knives_Supplies.htm

 

[smttysmth02gt]

A little more
http://www.northcoastknives.com/northcoast_knives_Supplies.htm

What did any of that have to do with die grinder attachments?

 

[Nele]

I use flap wheels often on die grinders, they leave a nice finish after using burr bits.

 

[sberry]

Some of the die grinders are small but they make a lot of stuff. You usually find what works and don need everything and some of the tools are relatively cheap, we buy something specific or extra as needed.

 

[malibu101]

Did you get a straight or 90 degree grinder?
You mentioned sanding discs, if you have a 90 degree, a 3M Roloc (brand name, others make a similar product) mandrel and assorted abrasives are almost a neccesity. A straight grinder makes them awkward to use.

There is a myriad of bits out there. There is the right bit for the job depending on what material you are cutting, speed of cut, smoothness of cut, etc.
What are your immediate plans to grind?

 

[Hammer1963]

Paruse the 3M catalogue for ideas and go from there. Some of my most used attachments are carbide burrs, encapsulated wire wheels (S&G), black 3M stripping wheels, mounted stones which should be run at a low speed as excessive RPM can generate enough heat to disbond the stone from the stem, 3" cutoff wheels, stripe and adhesive removing wheels (run under 4500 RPM) as they will fly apart above those rates.

 

[smttysmth02gt]

Thanks for the responses guys. I have everything I need in my shopping cart after seeing the roloc stuff. Yes, it's an angle die grinder. The only thing I'd like to have is a regular grinding wheel attachment like you'd have on a normal angle grinder. I'm just not finding any of those.

My first project is to clean off rust off of old iron free weights that were in a fire.

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Mcmaster-Carr for stones or burs. Astro Pneumatic has a reasonably priced bur set on Amazon but I don't know anything about the quality.

Our burs are some of the best in the industry. We've sent these out to American manufacturers and machinists just so that they can put in the hours on these at an accelerated rate and have heard nothing but positive feedback - even compared to the more expensive sets they were using.

These tungsten carbide burs have been so well received, in fact, that we're soon coming out with the 2185 4.5" Long style set due to popular demand.

http://www.astrotools.com/index.php/5pc-long-double-cut-carbide-burr-set-4-5.html

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[smttysmth02gt]

Our burs are some of the best in the industry. We've sent these out to American manufacturers and machinists just so that they can put in the hours on these at an accelerated rate and have heard nothing but positive feedback - even compared to the more expensive sets they were using.

These tungsten carbide burs have been so well received, in fact, that we're soon coming out with the 2185 4.5" Long style set due to popular demand.

http://www.astrotools.com/index.php/5pc-long-double-cut-carbide-burr-set-4-5.html

__________________
Chris P.
Product Manager
Phone# (800)-221-9705

Thanks for the response. Does anyone make actual grinding wheel attachments, like you'd find for a regular angle grinder?

 

[Kevin54]

Burrs, roloc's, and get a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter for dremel stuff.

 

[smttysmth02gt]

Burrs, roloc's, and get a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter for dremel stuff.

Where could I find one of those adapters?

 

[ttpete]

Where could I find one of those adapters?

Mine came with several die grinders. Here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015YL1WQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[smttysmth02gt]

So I got my die grinder setup and ready to use but I had a question. Not necessarily about attachments....

When I got full throttle on the grinder, I notice that it seems to "spurt" out some oil around where the angle shaft comes out of the handle. Is this normal or should I be on the lookout for a problem with it?

 

[cheechi]

is it a straight grinder or an angled one? If it's a straight grinder and you don't hear any air leaks when it's not spinning I would not worry about it. probably some excess oil and may not even be coming from inside it.

If it's more of a grease and you have an angled grinder you might have to care, but even then throwing a little bit here and there isn't too terrible.

 

[smttysmth02gt]

is it a straight grinder or an angled one? If it's a straight grinder and you don't hear any air leaks when it's not spinning I would not worry about it. probably some excess oil and may not even be coming from inside it.

If it's more of a grease and you have an angled grinder you might have to care, but even then throwing a little bit here and there isn't too terrible.

It's an angle die grinder. I don't actually hear any leaks at all. It's only when you go full throttle on the valve that you see the oil spurt.

 

[cheechi]

is it definitely air tool oil? if so I wouldn't worry too much since you aren't hearing any leaks it must be coming out from someplace it's supposed to.

If it's more of a grease just keep an eye on it. you don't want too much grease to escape the bevel gears or you'll burn it up. Bonus points if you can get to the gears and see what kind of grease they used. If it's only oil they used, you might want to grease it instead.