Selecting off hand grinder wheels

[steamdaveParticipant @steamdave]

[steamdaveParticipant @steamdave]

I want to get a replacement white wheel for an off hand grinder for sharpening HSS lathe tools. I seem to remember a discussion not so long ago, but can't find it after looking through several of the forums here and a search reveals nothing.

I've looked through 'Grinding, Honing and Polishing' and 'Tool and Cutter Sharpening' books. Although they describe the various grits and bonds, etc., there is no recommendation for a particular grade.

I'm looking at a Norton WA 36 IB from Abtec, but I seem to recollect grit size 46 was recommended for general purpose use. What is the general consensus among the experts, please?

Dave
The Emerald Isle

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

Dave, I remember reading that also, It was David Clarke, look for a thread headed "Surface grinding – Coolant Queries" 

Ian S C

Edited By Ian S C on 25/09/2014 11:38:51

[John BurridgeParticipant @johnburridge26484]

The link to the earlier mentioned posting on grinding wheel types and designation is

http://WWW.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=70502

I can also look up other wheel options that might suit.

[steamdaveParticipant @steamdave]

Thanks, John. that's just the info I was looking for.

Dave
The Emerald Isle

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