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Bench Grinder

The bench grinder has abrasive wheels that can be used to grind ferrous (iron containing) metals.

CBN Bench Grinder

The Cubic Boron Nitride wheels are used for grinding carbide and hardened steel, primarily for lathe turning tools.

Polishing/Buffing Wheel

For polishing metal. 

Wire Wheel

The Wire Wheel uses spinning wire brushes and scotchbrite to deburr, de-rust, and clean parts without removing much metal.

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Monday
June 22, 2026		    
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Complete these items to earn the badge.
  • Video watched, quiz taken, hair/clothing properly restrained, any questions?
  • Identify and describe the two wheels, when another wheel might be wanted
  • Can aluminum be ground on the wheel? (no)
  • Grind a piece of metal
  • Good grip on workpiece
  • Workpiece level on the tool rest, or angled down if held above the tool rest
  • Not pushing hard
  • Cleaning up tool
  • Vacuumed up after use
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