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wanting to buy a surface grinder..... swing type ?
| Ian Parkin | 07/05/2015 17:15:20 |
 1174 forum posts 303 photos | I want to obtain a surface grinder for various projects/ uses I like the look of these type of machines (floor footprint really) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161696407290?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Does anyone own one or use one like this and can offer any pros and cons?
Ian |
| Tony Pratt 1 | 07/05/2015 17:29:50 |
| 2319 forum posts 13 photos | As you say small footprint but not the most accurate grinder you can get, only good for flat plates with no steps etc. I'm sure more info will follow. Tony |
| Capstan Speaking | 07/05/2015 19:17:55 |
 177 forum posts 14 photos | That's not a surface grinder actually. It's an oscillating head, rotary, cup wheel grinder. Very niche. It grinds the top flat. Even a Lumsden has a tilting table. If you have a single specific task then ok but not only is this one rough, it can't do shoulders, angles and would be a dog to dress. I think it will disappoint I'm afraid, sorry. |
| Robbo | 07/05/2015 21:39:10 |
| 1504 forum posts 142 photos | Have a look in the Archive at MEW no 45, and build yourself one! But only for flat surfaces. |
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