Bench Grinder Safety

Bench Grinder Safety

The Proper Use of a Bench Grinder

A person who has committed himself to cropping metals will not be able to fully finish what is required of him without the existence of one important machine: the bench grinder.

The bench grinder is a machine that is commonly used to grind cutting tools. Depending on the bench grinder's grinding wheel, it may be used to sharpen other objects such as lathe or drill bits. It may also serve as a good alternative to shape metals before fitting or welding.

Not everyone can simply jump on the bench grinder and use it as simply as they could think. For starters, you need to equip yourself with precautionary necessities to protect yourself from the metal debris that might ricochet from the metal you are shaping or sharpening. Wear safety gloves to protect your hands while handling metals. A leather apron to protect your body and a full face mask or shield to protect your entire face from debris is also recommended. Before starting, make sure that all of the things or materials you will need are close to you to avoid unnecessary interruption, such as the water pan which you will need for cooling the metal you are shaping.

Once you secured yourself, now it's time to check the grinder. Make sure that the wheel is properly placed and attached on the grinder. If your bench grinder is designed to have a water pan underneath, fill it with water up to at least half of the container. Upon turning the grinder on, allow the wheel to spin at full speed first before you start.

And now, you may begin shaping your metal with the use of your bench grinder. Hold your metal against the wheel of your bench grinder. Hold your material tightly and carefully against the wheel, because if it is not secured, there's a chance that the grinder might throw off the metal you're holding. Slowly, let it slide on the wheel and grind it into how you want it to be. Avoid applying too much pressure on your metal. Do not press it against the grinder, instead, just let it slide smoothly. Applying pressure on the wheel may result to dulling of the metal. Apart from the premature result of the product, pressure may also damage the wheel of your grinder. Keep on dipping the metal for about thirty to forty five seconds on your base of water, to keep it warm enough for you to handle.

As compared to other grinding tools available everywhere, the bench grinder is a machine that could be placed conveniently on bench tops. There are bigger designs of bench grinders which are called pedestal grinders, in which you may manually manipulate the wheel's speed through the pedestal attached to it.

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