Gem'n I
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2008
Posts: 980
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Post by Gem'n I on Oct 16, 2008 20:15:40 GMT -5
Well I am still trying to get the old HP converted to a new workshop and decided to make the change over to diamond grinding wheels. I am not going to use an over head water supply because I have no drain available so that leaves me with using the trays with water and squirters to keep the wheels wet. Is there anything I need to put into the water...I don't want a rust problem with new diamond wheels??? The other option would be two five gallon buckets, one above feeding the water gravity style and one below catching the flow but I am fearful there would not be enough water to cool the stones/wheels...that still may lead to a rust issue. Any thoughts or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.... Larry
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Post by kap on Oct 16, 2008 21:25:59 GMT -5
Hi Larry I hope you dont mind me adding to your post I am changing over to diamond also and was wondering about the rust you are asking about, is that a problem with the wheels? Also I use a drip system on my SC wheels does the Diamond need more water? THANKS! Keith
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Post by johnjsgems on Oct 17, 2008 0:11:21 GMT -5
The same amount of water will work. Rust shouldn't be a problem unless wheels are submerged.
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Post by bobby1 on Oct 17, 2008 7:53:49 GMT -5
I have used the overhead bucket/on the floor catch bucket successfully for many years. I have also used the squirter method but I like the overhead bucket method best because I can control the flow and increase it if I am doing some heavy grinding work. I haven't had any problems with rust on the diamond wheels. I avoid any standing water to be in contact with the wheels. Bob
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Gem'n I
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2008
Posts: 980
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Post by Gem'n I on Oct 19, 2008 12:08:02 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I would not have thought about the rust issue until I read the little info sheet saying I should put some rust preventive in the water so I thought I should ask..would borax work?? I tried to think what they would have used as a bonding for the diamond and all I could think of would be nickel which wouldn't rust but now I am curious if they used something else...anybody know??? Larry
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Post by captbob on Oct 19, 2008 14:21:27 GMT -5
To rust, something has to be wet... duh
After I use my diamond wheels, I clean them (while running) by pouring extra water on them and then leave the machine running for a few minutes to spin the wheels dry. NEVER had a rust problem because I always spin dry the wheels after each grinding session.
I even do this with my SC wheels, especially the cleaning part, so that nothing runs down the wheel and dries there on the bottom after I'm finished.
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Post by stoner on Oct 20, 2008 0:36:13 GMT -5
My solution for preventing rust is easy. Just don't clean the machine at all and the built up mud will protect the metal!
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Post by mohs on Jan 21, 2009 23:14:39 GMT -5
rust never sleep I like the mud idea!
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