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You can even use ‘Ellen’ wrenches! Actually, I was taught to use 2 screwdrivers: one through the arbor hole, and the plastic handle, on the other, to tap. Of course, I use Phillips (or Philbert’s) screwdrivers! All of my screwdrivers are Philbert’s! Philbert

The ‘ring test’ should be a basic step when mounting any grinding wheel. I had a small (4”) grinding wheel explode once, when I was complacent. Blew clear across the room. Very lucky to not be in the path. Philbert

And sparks. And damaged wheels ‘exploding’. If you’ve never witnessed the latter, it’s really exciting, even with smaller wheels. With larger wheels, I have had employees point to marks 20+ feet high on the ceiling, showing some resulting damage. Philbert

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‘Diamond’ brand sells both diamond abrasive, and CBN abrasive plated wheels. Causes a lot of confusion. I LIKE your ‘repurposed’ wheels! Great to be / know a machinist who can take advantage of those opportunities! Might be helpful if the OP can post some clear, close up, photos of the...

Not a big deal. The burr should disappear within a second, in use, if you are grinding correctly. How are you ‘dressing’ a ‘diamond’ wheel? Philbert.

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Have you explored different types of textures / spikes / patterns to help hold them in? Philbert

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Autum is approaching! Philbert

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(Can’t remember if I posted this already - sorry ) Philbert

SPEED LIMIT ENFORCED BY AIRCRAFT . . Philbert

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