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Wire Wheel

Reservations


Purpose: Education

Related Event: None

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By: Lauren Nwagboli

Open Reservation

Description

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

Requirements for Use
Required Badges

Bench Grinder

Watch Video
Pass Quiz
In person checkout required
Facilitator Checkout

Nathan Rawling

Metal Shop & 3D Printing


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Lucas Harrison

Textiles & Metal Shop


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Mara Heneks

Metal Shop


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Anthony Holland

Metal Shop


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John Hatch

Metal Shop


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Estimated Minutes for Checkout
5 Minutes

Wire Wheel

Watch Video
Pass Quiz
In person checkout required
Facilitator Checkout

Nathan Rawling

Metal Shop & 3D Printing


-

Mara Heneks

Metal Shop


-
Estimated Minutes for Checkout
5 Minutes
Special Requirements

Eye Protection

Eye protection at or surpassing the ANSI Z87.1-2015 standard for specific tools, as well as at all times when in wood or machine shop.

Secure Loose Items

Including sleeves, headphones, hoodie strings,  long hair.

Closed-Toe Shoes

Closed toed shoes are required.

Instructions for Use
  • The purpose of the wire wheel is to remove corrosion and burrs, generally from metal objects 
  • Ensure that sleeves are well rolled, any hair/jewelry is secured, and eye protection is on
  • The wire wheel on the left is steel, and it is intended to be used on harder metals
  • The wheel on the right is brass, and is intended for softer materials.
  • If you cannot firmly hold the object while keeping fingers clear of the wheel, use vise-grips to hold the object
  • Do not force the object into the wheel, and reduce pressure if the wheel starts to slow
  • Always hold the object level or at a downwards angle, never upwards
  • Angling the object upwards risks grabbing, forcing it down and pinshing
  • Maintain awareness of the presence of the other spinning wire wheel, so that you don't accidentally touch it
  • Clean up by vacuuming any dust