High quality wire wheels?

[Shelby7]

I’m needing a good wire wheel on my bench grinder. The original one on it, was really good and after it went, the replacement didn’t last long at all (bought from HD) what are some good brands? Wanting a wide face

I’ve got an older Baldor 1/2hp 6”

 

[senlow]

Weiler

 

[seber]

2nd the Weiler. None of them will balance without help but Weiler brushes do not throw wire like the cheap ones.

 

[shawhite]

I think I am going to try one of these next time I have to replace my wire wheel. Not sure if they come in different widths but they get great reviews.

https://www.trick-tools.com/6_inch_50_grit_3M_Scotch_Brite_Bristle_Brush_27605_1391

 

[DadsTools]

I will third for Weiler.

 

[Outlander]

I prefer picking shards of wire out of my cheek

 

[WinMod21]

I prefer picking shards of wire out of my cheek

"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."

"Quando omni flunkus, moritati."

 

[plinker]

Pferd makes decent die grinder wire brushes, may be worth checking into for bench grinder offerings.

 

[Shelby7]

2nd the Weiler. None of them will balance without help but Weiler brushes do not throw wire like the cheap ones.

Isn’t Weiler cheap stuff sold at Home Depot and other stores?

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

I have heard good things about Norton ones for the wire wheels.


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[vssjim]

Anderson

 

[shawhite]

There is really no advantage of a wire wheel over the 3m abrasive other than cost.

 

[seber]

I have not used the nylon abrasive brush but I do have a worn out non abrasive one. It lasted about a week.

 

[senlow]

There is really no advantage of a wire wheel over the 3m abrasive other than cost.

That's not always the case. One should use the right tool for the job. I often use a 3M bristle brush to remove paint, rust etc. I use a wire wheel to burnish the surface of a part.

 

[Monte]

Lessmann
Osborn
Pferd

 

[pancho400cid]

I prefer picking shards of wire out of my cheek

Literal LOL... I did not realize there were other options? Def going to check into some of the suggestions above. My wire wheel on the bench grinder is shedding like a mangy dog lately.

 

[ZRX61]

That's not always the case. One should use the right tool for the job. I often use a 3M bristle brush to remove paint, rust etc. I use a wire wheel to burnish the surface of a part.

Puts a nice shine on glass-beaded vise handles etc.


Plus a wire wheel will clean bolt threads better than just about anything.

 

[ZRX61]

I prefer picking shards of wire out of my cheek

Cheek?? I wish! My wire wheel got me three times:
1, Stapled testicle to leg

2, Stapled **** to leg (pull wire, limp into house, walk past gf, get "What's all that blood, are you on your period?")

3, Stapled **** to testicle (finally bought leather apron, apparently I may be a slow learner)



First time it happened the pliers were across the shop on a bench so I had to walk about 20ft. Dropped trou & could only see about 1/4in of wire. Thought it must be a short piece... gave it a tug... it went in about 1 1/2in. Made my eyes water a bit, thought I was gonna puke for a moment.

After that episode, I kept pliers RIGHT THERE next to the grinder.

 

[senlow]

Puts a nice shine on glass-beaded vise handles etc.

Yes!!! Glass bead, then lightly wire wheel creates a great burnished surface. That's my favorite method of finishing hammer heads . . . except the striking surface. That gets polished, and if it's for metal work, buffed.

 

[willjogervais]

Cheek?? I wish! My wire wheel got me three times:
1, Stapled testicle to leg

2, Stapled **** to leg (pull wire, limp into house, walk past gf, get "What's all that blood, are you on your period?")

3, Stapled **** to testicle (finally bought leather apron, apparently I may be a slow learner)



First time it happened the pliers were across the shop on a bench so I had to walk about 20ft. Dropped trou & could only see about 1/4in of wire. Thought it must be a short piece... gave it a tug... it went in about 1 1/2in. Made my eyes water a bit, thought I was gonna puke for a moment.

After that episode, I kept pliers RIGHT THERE next to the grinder.

Holy Hell, thanks for the laugh bud....

 

[cstmg8]

Cheek?? I wish! My wire wheel got me three times:
1, Stapled testicle to leg

2, Stapled **** to leg (pull wire, limp into house, walk past gf, get "What's all that blood, are you on your period?")

3, Stapled **** to testicle (finally bought leather apron, apparently I may be a slow learner)



First time it happened the pliers were across the shop on a bench so I had to walk about 20ft. Dropped trou & could only see about 1/4in of wire. Thought it must be a short piece... gave it a tug... it went in about 1 1/2in. Made my eyes water a bit, thought I was gonna puke for a moment.

After that episode, I kept pliers RIGHT THERE next to the grinder.

Just.... Wow. Lol

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[Outlander]

Cheek?? I wish! My wire wheel got me three times:
1, Stapled testicle to leg

2, Stapled **** to leg (pull wire, limp into house, walk past gf, get "What's all that blood, are you on your period?")

3, Stapled **** to testicle (finally bought leather apron, apparently I may be a slow learner)



First time it happened the pliers were across the shop on a bench so I had to walk about 20ft. Dropped trou & could only see about 1/4in of wire. Thought it must be a short piece... gave it a tug... it went in about 1 1/2in. Made my eyes water a bit, thought I was gonna puke for a moment.

After that episode, I kept pliers RIGHT THERE next to the grinder.

I stopped reading after the first testicle reference........then I went back and read it all.

You da man

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Cheek?? I wish! My wire wheel got me three times:
1, Stapled testicle to leg

2, Stapled **** to leg (pull wire, limp into house, walk past gf, get "What's all that blood, are you on your period?")

3, Stapled **** to testicle (finally bought leather apron, apparently I may be a slow learner)



First time it happened the pliers were across the shop on a bench so I had to walk about 20ft. Dropped trou & could only see about 1/4in of wire. Thought it must be a short piece... gave it a tug... it went in about 1 1/2in. Made my eyes water a bit, thought I was gonna puke for a moment.

After that episode, I kept pliers RIGHT THERE next to the grinder.

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[TonyCH]

Have picked few wires from my thigh but...OMG... ordering the leather apron now!

 

[Shelby7]

There is really no advantage of a wire wheel over the 3m abrasive other than cost.

Can you give link to an example of what u mean

 

[Shelby7]

Do the 3m bristle brushes last very long?

 

[MikeF2316]

I prefer picking shards of wire out of my cheek

I've pulled them out of my neck and shirt. I've had hits on my forehead too. But all have hit above the waist!

 

[M6erfan]

Cheek?? I wish! My wire wheel got me three times:
1, Stapled testicle to leg

2, Stapled **** to leg (pull wire, limp into house, walk past gf, get "What's all that blood, are you on your period?")

3, Stapled **** to testicle (finally bought leather apron, apparently I may be a slow learner)



First time it happened the pliers were across the shop on a bench so I had to walk about 20ft. Dropped trou & could only see about 1/4in of wire. Thought it must be a short piece... gave it a tug... it went in about 1 1/2in. Made my eyes water a bit, thought I was gonna puke for a moment.

After that episode, I kept pliers RIGHT THERE next to the grinder.

Awesome!

 

[TailGunner3000]

ZRX61, you nearly cost me a new computer as I came so close to spitting my beer all over the the place. Funniest thing I've read in a while!

 

[TailGunner3000]

FWIW, the day after I had a wire thread pulled from my eyeball was the day I bought my first bulk pack of safety glasses.

 

[senlow]

Can you give link to an example of what u mean

You can find them here:
https://www.rshughes.com/p/3M-Scotc...ameter-Disc-Width-7-16-In-33215/048011_33215/

 

[senlow]

Do the 3m bristle brushes last very long?

They don't last as long as a wire wheel. However, they won't embed wires into body parts.

If you run one backwards, it won't last 60 seconds with a load on it.

 

[mslim]

I have a Craftsman 6" block grinder I'm going to set up parts cleaning and paint stripping. I was thinking a brass wire wheel probably a Weiler as that's what Zoro carries and maybe a nylon or synthetic like a 3M something or another. Looking for recs for my application.

Also I'm thinking a Uvex Bionic for a face shield. What sort of gloves are good? I've only used Jack'n'Jennies in the past.