[TheForge] wire brush

[David E. Smucker]

Wonderful Tool -- Most Dangerous Tool in my shop.  Pay attention to 
everything Larry has said.  I always use my grinder with a wire brush two 
handed -- this helps a lot.  Put the item you are going to clean up in the 
vise -- unless it is something really big like a steel fabrication.  Since I 
have more than one angle grinder I keep my wire cup brush on the weakest 
one -- the one with the smallest motor -- still plenty of power for this 
use.  As I said at the start a very useful tool -- just be careful getting 
to know it -- and above all you must have eye protection !!

Dave Smucker
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Brown" <lp.brown at verizon.net>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] wire brush


>
> A wire brush is a nice addition to the tool. Knotted wire wheels tend to 
> give a coarser finish and last longer. Use Stainless steel on aluminum.
> Safety warning: The wires come off with enough force to stick in you. Use 
> a leather apron and long sleeves, watch what ever you are wearing in 
> relation to the wheel. I had a 5" SS wheel eat my sweat shirt with me in 
> it jamming my finger on the trigger in the on position, tool smoking and 
> making noises me trying to kick the wire out of the extension..
> Borrow my learning experience and try not to make your own.
> I also recommend a full face shield.
> L Brown
>
>
> At 08:24 PM 1/8/2007 -0500, you wrote:
>>Hello
>>Having a Christmas gift of a 4 1/2" right angle grinder and liking the
>>flap grinder, what has been the experience or recommendations as far as
>>the purchase of a wire brush for the tool?
>>
>>Thank you
>>lynn
>
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