{"id":96,"date":"2018-07-26T09:36:42","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T09:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.garage101.com\/?p=96"},"modified":"2018-08-09T22:26:15","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T22:26:15","slug":"what-you-should-know-about-bench-grinders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/what-you-should-know-about-bench-grinders\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know About Bench Grinders"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a chance that you might have never used a bench grinder before. Maybe some of you don\u2019t even know what it is!<\/p>\n

But for those who are working in a construction-related field, or are affiliated with it in some way, this tool can come quite handy! So let\u2019s find out what it is.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at the basics of bench grinders.<\/p>\n

The Tool Often Gets Hot<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bench grinders, cutting tools and chisels are normally made from tempered steel. This steel part can get hot and turn blackish due to overheating.<\/p>\n

To solve the problem of overheating, you can dip the heated part in water. Also make sure to operate the tool in frequent breaks.<\/p>\n

Small Items<\/span><\/h2>\n

Use locking pliers to hold small objects. This technique is useful for protecting against burns by keeping your fingers at a safe distance from the rotating part of the tool. It also allows you to control the grinding wheel in a better way.<\/p>\n

Sharpen Objects Using a Low-Speed Grinder<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many grinders can run at almost 3400 rpm, unless they have a variable speed feature. If you follow all the safety precautions while working, these bench grinders won\u2019t cause any trouble.<\/p>\n

However, experts recommend using a low rpm (about 1700) for sharpening an item. By using a grinder at a lower speed, you can reduce the risk of overheating the tool\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n

An added benefit of working with a lower speed grinder is that it has friable grinder wheels. High-speed grinders have gray grinder wheels which are less effective in sharpening than low-speed grinders.<\/p>\n

Dress Wheels Regularly<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dressing a wheel not only improves its face, but also reveals new grit for better cutting efficiency. With the frequent use of a wheel, the cutting grit gets dull and the space in between the grit can clog.<\/p>\n

When a wheel is in a poor condition, it can slow down the material removing process; in turn increasing the chances of overheating.<\/p>\n

Wear a Mask<\/span><\/h2>\n

You should consider the safety precautions as well as keep a check on your health by wearing a good-quality dust mask on your face while working with a bench grinder.<\/p>\n

The dust containing aluminum oxide is not healthy for your lungs. It is even more harmful for frequent users of bench grinders.<\/p>\n

Getting a Bench Grinder from Garage101<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

You can rent out a bench grinder from someone near you by using the service of Garage101<\/a>.\"Garage101\"<\/a><\/p>\n

It is less likely to find a bench grinder in your area, as it is not a common tool. Normally, professionals use a bench grinder. To locate these \u201cpros\u201d, you can take help from Garage101<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To search for a person having a bench grinder, open the map of Garage101<\/a>. Take a look at the price mentioned beside the tool and if it is reasonable, get the tool.<\/p>\n

Contacting Garage101<\/a> is a simple process. You can call at +1-650-230-8081<\/a> or email at info@garage101.com<\/a> if you have any query or are just looking for further information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a chance that you might have never used a bench grinder before. Maybe some of you don\u2019t even know what it is! But for those who are working in a construction-related field, or are affiliated with it in some way, this tool can come quite handy! So let\u2019s find out what it is. Let\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":97,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[17,5,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":113,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96\/revisions\/113"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}