Opinions please
richard 2 | 11/02/2014 08:53:31 |
127 forum posts | Before I spend money I should be very grateful to know what others think is the best Linisher& disc grinder for a model engineer. Workshop has ML7R Trilever and Warco WS16 mill/drill and I no longer build large engines!
Many thanks in advance. Richard. |
WALLACE | 11/02/2014 11:14:33 |
304 forum posts 17 photos | There was a self build disc grinder in MEW a while back. If you have a suitable sealed motor, I'd be tempted to go with that option - it looked dead easy to make ! W. |
IanT | 11/02/2014 11:49:22 |
2147 forum posts 222 photos | I have something from Warco similar to this machine Richard (which is what I think you mean?): But I must admit, I don't use it as much as I thought I would (although I know others are enthusiastic about them). I keep meaning to make better rests for it but I haven't quite got around to it yet. Maybe that's the problem (it's a bit chicken and egg). I don't like using the rests (too flimsy) but I don't use it enough to do something about it. IanT. Edited By IanT on 11/02/2014 11:52:04 |
Steven Vine | 11/02/2014 12:17:39 |
340 forum posts 30 photos | Hi Richard A few years ago I bought the Clarke bds model that is quite similar to the Warco above, and other 'hobby' types like that, which are around the £100 mark. On mine, the non standard motor that was made to fit in the casting, behind the circular sanding disc, only lasted a couple of years and I ended up scrapping the machine. Other than that it was not too bad to use and I got a lot of good work out of it, Maybe I just got a wrong-un, but I would not get that type again. If I get another I will get one where the motor is a standard size and type and easily replaceable. Steve |
Neil Wyatt | 11/02/2014 15:12:33 |
![]() 19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles | Hi Richard Most of the regular advertisers sell versions of a small linisher with a 1" belt and 4" disk. It is often on offer. I have one and its very good. If you look at THIS THREAD there's a good discussion of different types. Neil |
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