Bench / Pedestal Grinder
Grinder for metal
A bench grinder uses a large spinning wheel of abrasive stone to grind away at metal components. Bench top grinders can be fitted with a polishing disc and used with medium to create a polished finish on metals.
A bench grinder uses a large spinning wheel of abrasive stone to grind away at metal components. Bench top grinders can be fitted with a polishing disc and used with medium to create a polished finish on metals.
Required Badge
To gain access to this machine you must complete one of the below badges.
Suitable Materials
- Metal
- Metal Pipe
- Metal Tube
Process
- Grinding
- Polishing
Machine Locations
| Makerspace | Facility | Make | Model | Work area | Number of machines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Futures Lab | Metal Workshop | Extra | Model X8 | 1 | |
| Design Futures Lab | Metal Workshop | Makita | GB801 | 1 | |
| Engineering Makerspaces | James N. Kirby Makerspace | Linishall | BG8 | 1 | |
| Engineering Makerspaces | James N. Kirby Makerspace | Shopmate | 48" grinder | 1 | |
| The Making Centre | Jewellery Studio | Durston Polisher | 10405 double sided euro | 1 | |
| The Making Centre | The Toolroom - Metal Workshop | GMF | GMF Grinder | 1 | |
| The Making Centre | The Toolroom - Metal Workshop | Hebco | 14363 | 1 |