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Preparing guide feet with a grinder
Posted by: Danny Walton (---.dsl.static.sonic.net)
Date: February 17, 2005 12:17PM

Would there be a problem using a Tormek grinder for preparing guide feet?

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Re: Preparing guide feet with a grinder
Posted by: larry pirrone (---.los-angeles-61-63rs.ca.dial-access.att.net)
Date: February 17, 2005 12:30PM

not sure what a "tormek" grinder is. if it is like a dremel the answer is no problem. i use a dremel with the proper stone and it works great. just be gentle and use a light touch. it takes material off pretty fast.

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Re: Preparing guide feet with a grinder
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: February 17, 2005 02:21PM

That's a fine, fine tool. Because it's a water cooled wheel, it's a safe bet for guide feet. You're not likely to overheat anything. But you may find that you have to resurface you wheel to the coarser grit to get much work done on the hard metal of most guides.

Check the new issue of RodMaker for what might be a much easier way for you to do this.

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Re: Preparing guide feet with a grinder
Posted by: Randy Parpart (Putter) (---.nccray.com)
Date: February 17, 2005 10:47PM

Annuder sneak preview!

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Re: Preparing guide feet with a grinder
Posted by: Danny Walton (---.dsl.static.sonic.net)
Date: February 18, 2005 02:26AM

Thank you Tom! I can't wait to get the new issue.

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