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 ====== Hand Held Grinder ======
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+Angle grinders / die grinders are very useful tools to have around and have many uses by switching the wheel or attachment: \\
+You just need to make the sure the different wheels / attachmnets are compatible with your tool.
+  * Grinding and Sharpening:
+    *  Using a grinding wheel, you can grind welded joints smooth, remove excess material, de-burr edges, shape metal, sharpen / dull / round off metal edges, sharpen blades etc.
+    * Just keep the grinder moving throughout the operation to keep the heat down.
+  * Cutting Metal:
+    * Using a metal cutting wheel, you can cut rods, bars, frames, shorten bolts, etc.
+  * Cleaning Metal:
+    * Using a wire wheel or cup brush, you can remove rust and flaking paint, clean the threads on a used bolt etc.
+  * Polishing Metal:
+    * Using a buffing wheel, you can polish metal.
 ====== Angle Grinder ======

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