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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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Badge Video
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Overview of available bench grinders
Wire wheel safety tips
Traditional bench grinder features
Proper use and safety on grinding wheels
Identifying wheel grits and maintenance
Using vice grips for small parts
CBN wheels and their uses
Sharpening carbide on CBN wheels
Adjusting tool rests and wheel operation
Polishing wheel and compounds
Safety and cleanup for polishing
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  • 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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Polishing/Buffing Wheel

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#metal
Description

For polishing metal. 

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Facilitator schedule · Polishing/Buffing Wheel

Facilitators run badge checkouts and are also glad to help with project-specific advice, a refresher, or planning a build.

Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM) Evening (after 5 PM)
Thursday
September 17, 2026
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Sign in to schedule 10:00am
With John Hatch
    
Sunday
September 20, 2026
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Sign in to schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
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Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
  
Monday
September 21, 2026		    
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Sign in to schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Tuesday
September 22, 2026		  
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With Anthony Holland
  
Wednesday
September 23, 2026		    
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With Andrew Neely
Thursday
September 24, 2026
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Sign in to schedule 10:00am
With John Hatch
    
Sunday
September 27, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
  
Monday
September 28, 2026		    
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Tuesday
September 29, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 4:30pm
With Anthony Holland
  
Wednesday
September 30, 2026		    
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 6:00pm
With Andrew Neely

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