I'm now looking to upgrade my slow-speed grinder for lathe tools to CBN Wheels. Any recommendations on Wheel Brand, Grits, and other potential issues related to them? Websites would be appreciated. Thanks, guys.
CBN Wheels?
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Following closely.
Here's my thread when I was looking for one. Lots of good advice.
I was going to buy a cheaper one off of Amazon, but reviews were mixed. So I just bit the bullet and got one from the place a lot of members recommended... Woodturners Wonders.
CBN Wheels
New to sharpening and I'm going to use up my AO wheel first that came on my 8" slow speed grinder. So there's no rush. Do CBN wheels wear down like AO wheels. A lot of different wheels out there. Some have a larger side grinding surface. Wide range in prices, too. What grit is best...
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I was going to buy a cheaper one off of Amazon, but reviews were mixed. So I just bit the bullet and got one from the place a lot of members recommended... Woodturners Wonders.
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A second for Woodturners Wonders. Ken has several videos to help select wheels.
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D-way best, but if you get the heavy ones, you need a 1 hP grinder. The wheel weighs 17 lbs.
My opinion- wider is gooder.
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I decided to go with Woodturners Wonders. But they hardly have any selection, and they're sold out in so much. Tried calling, got no answer. Just left a note on Messenger.A second for Woodturners Wonders. Ken has several videos to help select wheels.
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Edit: He got back with me through Messenger. Looks like he may be out until next month.
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Popular product. Which grits were you looking for?
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That's where I was a bit confused. I want the Spartan Plus. I was thinking 120 and then a high grit. But the only grit they had was 600. But I don't think they even carry 120 in that. 80 and then a 180.
I'd suggest 120/180 and 300.
I've found that much finer than 300 tends to get tools hot if you do much - and 300 gets a nice edge. I really only use my 180 for reshaping edges - but even that yields a perfectly usable edge.
I've found that much finer than 300 tends to get tools hot if you do much - and 300 gets a nice edge. I really only use my 180 for reshaping edges - but even that yields a perfectly usable edge.
I've got a 220 and 600. Why those you ask? Because everybody was saying 180 and something higher and I can be a little non-conformist.
I've found that the 220 is just fine for coarse grinding - I rarely "reshape" an edge, but I do play a little with changing angles. I'm sure that a 180 would be a little faster, but my reasoning was the 220 would be a little better for a quick sharpening for rough cuts.
I like the 600 for sharpening before finish cuts. Is it any better than a 300? On paper it should be, but I don't know if there is a recognizable difference.
Bottom line, if you are only getting one, I'd go with a 220. If you are getting two then I'd go with one in the 180-220 range and one 300+.
Avoid my paralysis by analysis, I don't think it matters that much in the end.
I've found that the 220 is just fine for coarse grinding - I rarely "reshape" an edge, but I do play a little with changing angles. I'm sure that a 180 would be a little faster, but my reasoning was the 220 would be a little better for a quick sharpening for rough cuts.
I like the 600 for sharpening before finish cuts. Is it any better than a 300? On paper it should be, but I don't know if there is a recognizable difference.
Bottom line, if you are only getting one, I'd go with a 220. If you are getting two then I'd go with one in the 180-220 range and one 300+.
Avoid my paralysis by analysis, I don't think it matters that much in the end.
I went with 180 and 600. I’m happy.
I use an 80 and 180 grit mega square wheels from Woodturners Wonders.
For sharpening a gouge in a jig, wider is nice in case you get a little off and don't hold it perfectly center when moving it around. One day i went over the dang side and it grabbed and threw my gouge and hand into the table.
I get mine from Woodturners Wonders. I use a 180 and 320 grit. The 320 has the flat side that make for easy sharpening of parting tools and skews. I also like the Kodiak platform that goes around the sides of the wheel and will fit in a wolverine system.