Practice grinding tool shapes

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13 March 2016 at 12:14 #229717
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Hey,

I've only ever used the white Alox wheels to grind tool steel – am I likely to mess them up if I use softer mild steel for practising grinding the shapes of unusual tools like worm cutting tools ?

Bill

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13 March 2016 at 12:14 #8050
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practice worm cutting tool grind
13 March 2016 at 18:00 #229773
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Probably not but there is some risk that they will "Load the wheel" that is bits of mild steel will cling to the bonding of the wheel. Easy enough to dress off though.
13 March 2016 at 23:05 #229821
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Thanks Chris,

Am happy to dress the wheels if they load up – no problem.

Off to see if I can make some worm cutting tools.

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