Mini 3" Bench Grinder Converted to Mini Disc Sander

Shows how I transform a mini bench grinder into a disc sander and how I get sandpaper to stick to the outer surface of the grinding wheel. I found this neat mini bench grinder/polisher tool at Harbor Freight for $29, but wanted a sander more than a grinder, for sanding small items like jewelry.

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[animebsd]

very nice i actually am goingt o pick one up

how do they work?

are they decent?

power? is that good?

[riseabuv]

It works great. I use the buffer almost every day. I got it at Harbor Freight for $29. The motor is 120 VAC/ 60 Hz, 3450 rpm. Their website often shows this model sold out, but I usually see a few in the store. They have another model that is variable speed up to 10K rpm but I needed something gentler. You can see that one in this guys video (see link I added to comments) but it's way too powerful, IMHO, for working on jewelry /small delicate stuff. I didn't like the flex attachment on it.

[riseabuv]

@animebsd Hi. I'm not sure why I'm having trouble replying. I think it ended up as a comment. But here is the link to the more powerful model you may be tempted to buy at Harbor Freight : /WR8U6T9Q0tc - YouTube Video by RimstarOrg (not letting me link here) for $39. It is cool, but crazy fast and way too powerful for working on jewelry IMHO. I like the orange $29 one because it is somewhat gentler and less likely to rip small items right out of your hands!

[rmpracht]

i bought a mini disc sander off ebay for about 30.........its made my chicago.......harbor freight does sell it............takes 4 inch stick sanding discs you can buy anywhere......its very small perfect for your use

[CCSinventions]

u shouldnt take safety guards off they are there for a reason

[animebsd]

@riseabuv i just bought the powerfull one for 39

it works good i like the flexible shaft i would like a reallly small one tho it would be handy

:)