[TheForge] wire brush

[Dan Tull]

HF  variable speed down to real slow.
7" polisher , has a "D" looking handle.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Grant Marcoux" <gblacksmith at alamedanet.net>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 5:20 PM
Subject: RE: [TheForge] wire brush


> The best alternative is to use a sander/polisher vs. an angle grinder.  A
> sander/polisher turns at about 3450 rpm, vs. an angle grinder at over 7500
> rpm.  According to noted smith Bill Epps, the wire wheel was originally
> intended for the slower tool and is not truly safe at angle grinder 
> speeds.
> I'm still looking for a sander polisher configured like an angle grinder.
> Grant
>