Grinder mess

[revalot]

So I finally picked up a 6' Grinder and installed a wire bush. I have not installed it yet but did use it on some parts. But what a mess it makes...

Any tips out thier to contain the debris that the the wheel produces?

Thanks

 

[dwwright]

Dunno about the hand grinder. I've seen guys use the cheap fiberglass furnace filters on a stand for catching sparks and debris from cut-off saws. Might be able to do something similar to shield the spray from the hand grinder.

 

[tonydanzah]

wear long sleeves and be prepared to pick lots of loose wires out of everything.

 

[MichaelP]

wear long sleeves ...

...and safety glasses / face shield. You don't want those loose wires in your eyes.

 

[ZRX61]

...and safety glasses / face shield. You don't want those loose wires in your eyes.

& a leather apron, it makes your eyes water a bit when you staple a testicle or your best friend to your leg.

 

[Lippyp]

Yeah I've had to pull wires out of my gut before, all I can say is thank god for a little middle aged padding. You could if you have space make a simple cubicle to work in from some ply and even fit an extractor fan to it ducted to outside to remove finer dust. Depends how big the stuff you're working on is I guess, if not then just cover up stuff with some plastic/dust sheets.

 

[35mastr]

I still pulling wires out of long sleeve shirts that I use for wheeling. Best to use a leather apron.

 

[revalot]

That is what is figured, thank you!

 

[spooler41]

I usually just use a bench broom[fox tail] and sweep away all the left overs,then sweep the floor or you could use a shop vac.

...........Jack

 

[Jim51]

I built my welding bench on wheels. I have 3 cheap angle grinders hanging off it which I use all the time. One has a zip (cut-off) disc, one has a sanding disc and one has a knotted wire wheel. When I use them, I roll my cart outside the shop and use them outside .. lot less clean-up and a lot less suspended **** in the air. I also wear my heavy welding gloves, apron and a full face shield. As careful as I am, over the years, I've managed to pick up a shard or two as souvenir reminders.

 

[Packard V8]

Two thoughts:

1. Good quality wire wheels don't throw wires nearly as often as the cheapos. Thus, they last longer and don't hurt you as often.
2. If the detritus from wire wheeling really is a bother, fabricate an exhaust port and connect it to a shop vacuum. Most big commercial grinders and wire wheels have this built in.
3. Improve the guards. My old workhorse B&D 10" has what appear to be shopmade guards which come down to 45-degrees, as opposed to the 60-degree angle most OEM guards seem to use. This requires the part to be held lower, but it does keep wires out of your nose.

jack vines

 

[Boyd]

So I finally picked up a 6' Grinder and installed a wire bush. I have not installed it yet but did use it on some parts. But what a mess it makes...Any tips out their to contain the debris that the the wheel produces?

Thanks

Dang, I bet a 6ft grinder makes a helluva mess!

 

[Charles (in GA)]

So I finally picked up a 6' Grinder and installed a wire bush. I have not installed it yet but did use it on some parts. But what a mess it makes...

Any tips out thier to contain the debris that the the wheel produces?

Thanks

I'm just wondering what you DO with a six foot grinder, with a six foot wire wheel mounted on it, and where do you find wire wheels that big?

Charles