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  • Member since
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  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Hand grinder
Posted by Don Stauffer on Thursday, June 13, 2019 1:23 PM

I have long liked to have a hand grinder smaller and lighter than my Dremels.  I finally found a set recently at Harbor freight.  Decent price, too.

Only problem is it has a 3/32 chuck, even though the box says 1/8.  However, the unit comes with some 3/32 grinders, and I do have a few others in my collection, so I guess that isn't too much of a problem.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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  • From: Summerville, SC
Posted by jeffpez on Thursday, June 13, 2019 1:27 PM

How much and how well does it work? I'm guessing it's about half the size of my Dremel based on your picture.

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  • From: Bethlehem PA
Posted by the Baron on Thursday, June 13, 2019 4:31 PM

How does this differ from a Dremel or other rotary tool, Don?  I mean, will you get different results with this, compared to using a Dremel with grinding bits and wheels?

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Posted by Jon_a_its on Friday, June 14, 2019 2:53 AM

the Baron

How does this differ from a Dremel or other rotary tool, Don?  I mean, will you get different results with this, compared to using a Dremel with grinding bits and wheels?

 

 
Don's key point is "Smaller & Lighter" which I would concour with...
I have several, for different purposes:

One mains powered runs 10-25,000 revs, powerfull enough to cut through shelves.
 
Second, mains powered UK version of Dremmel, with an electronic speed controller, 0-15,000 revs,  though it 'pulses' between 0-1000 rev, used to drill small holes carefully
 
Third, a 2 AA battery powered $/£/€ store special, used as a paint stirrer/grinder/polisher, BECAUSE it is low speed & Low Torque.
Forth, a battery powered toothbrush, modified with stickypads as a rotory sander.
 
Fith, an 18V battery contractors' drill... low speed bodgers lathe, etc...
 
I have others as well.... Geeked
 

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  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Friday, June 14, 2019 9:09 AM

The Drill Master cost me between ten and twenty bucks- don't remember the exact amount.  It is smaller and lighter than either my battery or AC dremel.  Sometimes working on small parts or assemblies I have longed for a lighter and smaller tool.  The Drill Master does not have a speed control.  However, it is low torque, and speed does vary depending on how hard you try to grind.  It will not be my primary grinder- I have a nice battery Dremel that has excellent speed control, but a heavy weight, and an AC model with same features.  But the Drill Master will come in handy working on smaller stuff.

 

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    September 2006
  • From: Bethlehem PA
Posted by the Baron on Friday, June 14, 2019 5:18 PM

Don Stauffer

The Drill Master cost me between ten and twenty bucks- don't remember the exact amount.  It is smaller and lighter than either my battery or AC dremel.  Sometimes working on small parts or assemblies I have longed for a lighter and smaller tool.  The Drill Master does not have a speed control.  However, it is low torque, and speed does vary depending on how hard you try to grind.  It will not be my primary grinder- I have a nice battery Dremel that has excellent speed control, but a heavy weight, and an AC model with same features.  But the Drill Master will come in handy working on smaller stuff.

Ah, OK, understood.  Thanks for explaining!

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  • Member since
    January 2019
  • From: Southeast Kentucky
Posted by The Drifter on Saturday, June 15, 2019 12:14 PM

Jon_a_its

 

 
the Baron

How does this differ from a Dremel or other rotary tool, Don?  I mean, will you get different results with this, compared to using a Dremel with grinding bits and wheels?

 

 

 
Don's key point is "Smaller & Lighter" which I would concour with...
I have several, for different purposes:

One mains powered runs 10-25,000 revs, powerfull enough to cut through shelves.
 
Second, mains powered UK version of Dremmel, with an electronic speed controller, 0-15,000 revs,  though it 'pulses' between 0-1000 rev, used to drill small holes carefully
 
Third, a 2 AA battery powered $/£/€ store special, used as a paint stirrer/grinder/polisher, BECAUSE it is low speed & Low Torque.
Forth, a battery powered toothbrush, modified with stickypads as a rotory sander.
 
Fith, an 18V battery contractors' drill... low speed bodgers lathe, etc...
 
I have others as well.... Geeked
 
 

Well put Jon....Don's original post is very self explanatory and a explanation was not needed.

Jeff

 

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