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Old 09-02-2008, 10:27 AM
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Don't forget Pearl abrasives. This wheel may or may not have been designed for stainless. It works GREAT on carbon. I have been hounded for the pic saying that I used the wheel too long and had no guard. Your mileage may vary. This wheel is on a Bosch 4 1/2" and I have a Milwaukee with flap wheel. I have a 7" makita with makita wheel, die grinder with cutoff and a belt grinder. The Pearl wheel will not only grind smooth but cutoff and cut welds handily. As it gets smaller it may have uses in tight applications. I do NOT use wheels with fiberglass re-enforcement. To each his own. Swap meet cheap abrasives are just that. Mystery meat. Norton, Makita, Pearl are good choices. SOME rock wheels are now made in CHINA and the quality has went. They are junk ( and yes some are name brands ). Sharp good files and hot files still are included in my inventory as are emery boards, nail files and the striker from a book match.
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