[TheForge] wire brush

[Andrew Vida]

Rick Korinek wrote:
> Another way to control the grinder is to make up and use a foot switch to
> turn it on and off.

	I just had a thought... how about a brake such as we do at times add to 
our power hammers (a la Sudemeier).  depress pedal, brake first 
releases, then switch goes on.  Release pedal, switch goes off first, 
then brake stops spindle dead.  Might be  good in the event of a mishap, 
though I suppose by the time such a brake does its thing, the damage 
will have already been done.   But perhaps it may help mitigate injuries 
a bit?  Just a thought.  Any opinions?

> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Janet Rivera Switzer

> Wire wheels terrify me 

	I see no reason to be terrified of any tool.  If one understands the 
tool and it can be operated with safety, assuming one possesses no 
organic disability, mindful use should result in safe operation.  The 
key term is, of course, "mindful".