Angle grinders, How do you store them.

[Thumper68]

Like a lot of guys when I built my welding table i made a place for my angle grinder and clamps, this was great until I discovered that it was so crowded that getting the clamp or grinder I needed was a hassle, then there were the cords, when I was done with a grinder I would wrap up the cord so everything was neat, but then I would need the grinder again so as time went on I found that the cords would just get kicked under the table kinda out of the way but not really.

If you have been following along as I rework the welding/fab/main work area you will know that I added a wall 4x8 to both give me more wall to mount stuff on and to divide the area a bit better.

As part of that I used that wall to mount a bracket for my hammers and some of my most used cordless tools.

Now I am working on the grinders.

Here is the first bracket designed to hold the 7/9 inch grinder and a few of the accessories that go with it.

Enjoy.

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Wrap power cords around the body and throw them on the shelf. Rarely do I need more than two grinders at a time (typically grinding and cutting) and having several of them handy just tends to result in grinders everywhere.

 

[Coach James]

Mine are in one of the bottom drawers of my HF 44.

Coach

 

[bcradio]

Timely thread. I am looking for ways to store my grinders now also.

Thanks for the video

 

[RivennHewn]

Check out Machine Punks grinder tree: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6489977#post6489977

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

Blade up, I hate denting a new wheel.

 

[machine_punk]

Grinder Tree

Just finished my grinder tree...

Wanted to be able to move the grinders to the project and keep them handy to use. Had an old office chair, which was the donor for the rolling base. Had a bunch of old bed-frame angle iron.

I went a little different direction with the hooks to hold spare grinding disks. Used 5/8-11 bolts (approximately 15mm diameter with a 2.5mm pitch), which were 2" long (50mm). This is the same thread as the arbor on 4.5" (115mm) grinders. I made a few wing nuts, using 5/8-11 nuts and 1" (25mm) sections of 3/8" (9.5mm) steel rod--to prevent discs which don't have a built-in hub from falling off, when I move the stand around.

I left the vertical bar long, because I plan to add other fabrication tools to this rolling stand: pneumatic die grinders, a few hammers, roofing squares, clamps, and possibly a cordless drill and impact driver. It will be a "one stop shop" for fabrication tools that I can roll right to wherever I am working.



Kev

 

[lis2323]

Here's my "Same Old Grind" station.




Terry


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[American Locomotive]

Here's my "Same Old Grind" station.

Terry


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I see you also have one of the old-school black and decker grinders. I have the bigger 13 amp version of that grinder. It's a brute, but actually quieter and smoother than my little 4.5" Bosch.

 

[Socket Pounder]

I have a shelf with cubbies. Don't even bother wrapping the cord, just shove it all into the cubby and move on.

 

[Provincial]

I used flat bar on a hinge to store my grinders under my welding table. I hinged a piece of 1/4x2 and used 1/8x2 pieces welded at a 45 degree angle for the grinders to set on. This allows me to put the handles under the table and allows the grinders to be spaced closer due to the side handles not interfering. Because the main flat bar is hinged, I can open it up and access what is under the table easily. In the photo below you can see an empty slot on the far left of the row of grinders. It shows the flat bar mounting point.

I welded hooks made of J-bolts onto the structure under the welding table so my cords can be stored out of the way and still plugged in. I attached 6-outlet power strips under opposite corners of the table so I have easy access to power.

Here is a link to my thread.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=325253

 

[Thumper68]

As always there are some great ideas here, Keep them coming.

This like a lot of things is not a one size fits all, we all have issues that we deal with and use the grinders in different ways.

 

[wolf_from_wv]

I use a CD spindle for grinding and cutting discs to keep them from getting broken while mobile.

 

[bcradio]

You guys are geniuses... thank you

 

[lakeroadster]

I keep the cutting discs and flap wheels in clear acrylic used peanut jars.

My Makita angle grinder I have had for 25 years. I keep it in it's original box, inside a wall mounted base cabinet.

In my shop hanging them on the wall means they'll be covered with dust and filth in short order.

 

[Jamie V]

I'm not keen on hanging them out in the open either. I keep the grinders in a drawer of my tool box and the cutting wheels/flap wheels in boxes I made.

 

[lis2323]

I see you also have one of the old-school black and decker grinders. I have the bigger 13 amp version of that grinder. It's a brute, but actually quieter and smoother than my little 4.5" Bosch.

"Brute" is right. I bought it new almost 40 years ago. A cup style wire brush stays on it and it's only used for the big jobs (with lots of room) these days.

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[GaryM909]

I hang mine on rods through the end of the handle. That way the guards don't get loose. Plus they take up a little space.

 

[Cope]

I have a cabinet for my power tools.

 

[JoJoSnap]

Hf rolling cart (black) laying inside the top compartment


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[2oolhound]

I used a piece of 1" square tubing, drilled 1/4" holes in it and tack welded 1/4" pieces of rod into the holes leaving about 6 -7" sticking out. The rods fit between the disc and the body under the arbor.

 

[crewchief888]

i keep electric corded grinders, consumables, dust masks, and glasses in the cabinet hanging on the wall.
air powered are in the side box below it.

 

[Ty.]

 

[Wamsutta]

Angle grinders take up a lot of drawer space. I'm in the process of trying to figuring out an alternate location too.

 

[Thumper68]

I posted this video on Saturday of my solution, I have to admit that the space I wanted to use is unusual and this is designed just for my space and if I wanted them in a different location I would have gone a different route.

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[FULLSCALE302]

Mine is a little more time consuming to remove so definitely not ideal for everyday use, but I've had them on there a year now and have no complaints!

 

[GTO]

Unplugged and off...

 

[Thumper68]

Mine is a little more time consuming to remove so definitely not ideal for everyday use, but I've had them on there a year now and have no complaints!

Neat Idea, It would never work for me, I reach for one of mine at least once a day, most days it is more times than I can count.

 

[FULLSCALE302]

Neat Idea, It would never work for me, I reach for one of mine at least once a day, most days it is more times than I can count.

I know what you mean, they stay on the bench during projects but then they go away when I'm done for the day or end of that particular project.

 

[bcradio]

Neat Idea, It would never work for me, I reach for one of mine at least once a day, most days it is more times than I can count.

Do you use them professionally?

 

[Thumper68]

Do you use them professionally?

Yes and no, I'm semi retired and do some projects for clients and a lot more for myself.

 

[MikeF2316]

I have only 2, they live in the bottom 10" drawer of a side cabinet I have hanging on a shelf unit. In the drawer is a coffee can with the grinder tools (pin wrench) and any nuts or spacers not on the grinder. In another coffee can is my grinding / cutoff / flap wheels. Steel brushes just roll around loose in the drawer.

 

[Pitalplace]

I had mine mounted under a portable work bench but found that they were getting to much dirt, crud, and moisture. I just built this rack on the wall above one of my work benches. This is way better.

 

[skruft]

These are great ideas. I have never seen them stored in these ways. Thanks for the contributions.

 

[thooks]

What about the never-able-to-find arbor wrenches?

 

[xman_charl]

shinny arbor with red line, will also fit my drill press pulley, round nut, thingy.

charl

 

[Thumper68]

All my wrenches are in the drawer where I keep the consumables, makes it easy if I need to put on a new one the tools are right there in one spot.

 

[Bellaireroad]

Mine is a little more time consuming to remove so definitely not ideal for everyday use, but I've had them on there a year now and have no complaints!

What's the story on the table ? Really looks good


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[fourjeepin]

I have a shelf with cubbies. Don't even bother wrapping the cord, just shove it all into the cubby and move on.

+1 for cubbies. I built a small set about 20 years ago for my circ saw, jig saw, and grinder. They have grown over the years (I'm up to five 4-1/2" grinders)but are great as they are so convenient. It is super quick and easy to grab the tool and plug it in. When down with it, just shove it in and stuff the cord in.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

I posted this video on Saturday of my solution, I have to admit that the space I wanted to use is unusual and this is designed just for my space and if I wanted them in a different location I would have gone a different route.

Not worried about warping a cutoff wheel?

What about the never-able-to-find arbor wrenches?

With the spindle lock, I never seem to need those, and if you do need them its tight enough to fold the dumb thing in half...