Bench Grinder Primer - Tips Tricks & Axe / Hatchet Head Restoration

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Basic safety tips and operational procedures for use of an electric bench grinder. #handyman #tools #axeandsledge
Transcript provided for the hearing impaired:
Alright so today on Repairs101 I’ve got this beat up old hatchet that I picked up at a lawn sale years ago for a dollar - and in restoring it I’m going to show you some of the things you need to know about your bench grinder.
So this hatchet had a broken toe and it had been used as a hammer for something hard enough to mushroom over the butt’s edges. The head was loose so I pounded in a large steel wedge. The handle was quite nice and, being Canadian, I actually like the hockey tape grip.
You’re going to want to have long sleeve protective clothing on and the best protective eyewear that you can get your hands on. Grinding creates a lot of dust that you definitely don’t want to be breathing.
It’s important to consider the grinder’s speed rating, wheel diameter and arbor size if you’re going to be changing wheels. Once you’ve got your wheels figured out be sure your grinder is mounted firmly to its base - or it may just walk away on you.
If your wheel is badly rounded or impregnated with foreign material, you can make your own wheel dresser with a stack of loose fitting steel washers on a bolt. Be sure the spark shields and guards are all in place and adjusted correctly. Adjust the tool rest so that it’s an eighth of an inch or three millimetres from the stone. Do not work without a tool-rest.
Instead of cutting back the bit I decided to reshape the blade by cutting back the broken toe to resemble a tomahawk.
Keep in mind that your grinder creates an awful mess of dust, grit and burned sparks so set it up where the mess won’t matter at all.
Keep your work from overheating and ruining the temper of the steel by applying light pressure only and dipping your work in water frequently.
If the stains bother you, you can use your wire brush followed by NEVR-DULL in figure eight strokes. They don’t really bother me.
Or you can take the covers off to get at the shaft and put a wire wheel on your bench grinder for more power.
Alright, thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe!

[@LMacNeill]

That tip about the tool-rest -- I had no idea such a thing even existed!! I can totally see (now) how it makes the grinder a far safer device. I'll never use another grinder that doesn't have one. Thanks!

[@DJDevon3]

Didn't know you could mess up the metal temper using a grinder. Good video.

[@garr421]

I forget grinders even have guards and safety features. Gotta love old ones that didnt have them

[@repairs101]

I know, right?

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Good stuff.

[@wrongmower]

Rocking vid just like the others, great job !!!!!

[@repairs101]

Thanks brother wrongmower !

[@jjdubuyou1976]

Cool vid. I wish they were longer! Your old socket video was awesome.

[@repairs101]

Thanks! I wish they were too but I promised KZbinrs a new one every week (and as it is I'm working right up to my deadline just trying to put up a 2 - 3 minute video). I have plans for better, longer, cooler shows but will need to see my distribution skyrocket before I can afford the help I'm going to need. Need more subscribers - shares - social media links. You remember/liked that one? I'm amazed b/c I got so many complaints about the blurred footage etc that I remade it and took it down. Peer pressure.

[@bagingospringo4396]

I picked up a bench grinder at a yard sale and it spins fine but I'm prolly gonna get a new wheel and brush wheel

[@repairs101]

CamarilloGodfreys I don't know why I can't reply directly to your comment - some google+ error that happens about 15% of the time. Hope you get this: You asked - I know this is an elementary question but since this was a primer I hope you will answer it. Why did you tap the grinding stone a few times? Is there a sound to listen for? Answer - yes! That "plink" or "tink" sound indicates a good wheel as opposed to a "thud" sounds means the wheel is cracked. Thanks for commenting!

[@repairs101]

Got an axe to grind this #Christmas ? A hatchet? Maybe a shovel? Check out these quick tips on grinder safety - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2i5qmuKga6EotE

[@jamisa3861]

cool vd brother

[@jamescraig8975]

What type of wheel did you have on It

[@سامیار-ص7ج]

What is nama table stone?

[@rolandojuchuna484]

This so good to know......?

[@justamason6869]

SMIB?

[@repairs101]

Hand 2 hand.

[@سامیار-ص7ج]

مارک سنگ‌‌رو میزی تون چیه

[@BZHprepper]

Nice job. I'd only say next time wear gloves! We need more knot video's : )

[@repairs101]

I was taught to use pliers or vise-grips to hold anything that's too small or too hot to hold barehanded as gloves are loose fitting clothing that can be pulled into the grinder with devastating effects.

[@SamTheManWhoCanTwice]

Yeah NEVER wear gloves or anything loose fitting that might get pulled into the machine,

[@foxysmygirl]

Very good video...but I thought for safety I was supposed to wear gloves? I watched your video to learn how to use my new grinder safely. Should I wear gloves or not? I am a little concerned the glove will get caught in the grinder wheel. Thanks

[@repairs101]

foxysmygirl I was taught to use pliers or vise-grips to hold anything that's too small or too hot to hold barehanded as gloves are loose fitting clothing that can be pulled into the grinder with devastating effects.

[@foxysmygirl]

That makes sense. I want to use my grinder safely so I may be a little over cautious but I want to learn how to use my tools right. Thank you!

[@bobfletcher346]

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[@schuylerleithulfr788]

Good stuff.

[@repairs101]

Thanks!