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* 150 mm dia x 20 mm grinding wheel (12.7 mm bore) | * 150 mm dia x 20 mm grinding wheel (12.7 mm bore) | ||
* 50 mm x 686 mm sanding belt | * 50 mm x 686 mm sanding belt | ||
== Acceptable materials == | |||
* '''!''' Do not grind non-ferrous metals such as aluminium or copper on the wheel. this can lead to dangerous situations, such as the wheel exploding at high speed. The sanding belt is OK. | |||
== Induction Requirement == | |||
No induction is required, though you are expected to have researched proper usage and suitable materials. | |||
== Safety == | == Safety == | ||
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* Ensure appropriate guards are in place. | * Ensure appropriate guards are in place. | ||
* Be careful what you shower in hot sparks (don't violate rule 0). | * Be careful what you shower in hot sparks (don't violate rule 0). | ||
Revision as of 23:54, 19 January 2016
The Basics
240W 2950 RPM motor driving:
- 150 mm dia x 20 mm grinding wheel (12.7 mm bore)
- 50 mm x 686 mm sanding belt
Acceptable materials
- ! Do not grind non-ferrous metals such as aluminium or copper on the wheel. this can lead to dangerous situations, such as the wheel exploding at high speed. The sanding belt is OK.
Induction Requirement
No induction is required, though you are expected to have researched proper usage and suitable materials.
Safety
- Long hair MUST be tied up, long sleeves should be rolled up securely.
- Eye protection MUST be worn. Safety glasses are in the "Safety Equipment" box.
- Ensure appropriate guards are in place.
- Be careful what you shower in hot sparks (don't violate rule 0).