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====== REF: Tools - 170 ====== | ====== REF: Tools - 170 ====== | ||
- | ====== Hand Held Grinder / Cutter ====== | + | ====== Hand Held Grinder / Cutter / Dremil ====== |
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====== Please Use Proper Safety Precautions ====== | ====== Please Use Proper Safety Precautions ====== | ||
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These power tools are used every day, all day somewhere. \\ | These power tools are used every day, all day somewhere. \\ | ||
In the right hands, they are excellent tools to cut job time and tackle some tasks that normally could not be done in a home setting. \\ | In the right hands, they are excellent tools to cut job time and tackle some tasks that normally could not be done in a home setting. \\ | ||
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====== Angle Grinder vs Die Grinder ====== | ====== Angle Grinder vs Die Grinder ====== | ||
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The main differences between an angle grinder and a die grinder are the design of the tool, size, and power. \\ | The main differences between an angle grinder and a die grinder are the design of the tool, size, and power. \\ | ||
An angle grinder is primarily used for cutting and rough grinding, whereas the die grinder is a rotary tool used for precision work. \\ | An angle grinder is primarily used for cutting and rough grinding, whereas the die grinder is a rotary tool used for precision work. \\ | ||
- | Here is a comparison chart between the two grinders. ((https://www.finepowertools.com/grinders/die-grinder-vs-angle-grinder/)) \\ | ||
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- | |Tool|Design|Size|Power Source|Speed|Power|Best for| | ||
- | |Angle Grinder|Heavy-duty \\ power tool|Generally larger|Electric (corded) \\ Battery (cordless)|6500 – 20000 RPM|1.5-5 HP|Rough grinding, cutting| | ||
- | |Die Grinder|Rotary tool|Generally smaller|Compressed air \\ Battery|15000 – 30000 RPM|Less than 1 HP|Precision cutting / grinding| | ||
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====== Angle Grinder ====== | ====== Angle Grinder ====== | ||
- | + | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:angle_grinder_1_by_dk_custom.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DK Custom of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/efi-sportster-motorcycle-talk-2007-and-up/145738-sportster-winter-makeover/page6?t=1582019&page=6)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:angle_grinder_2_by_dk_custom.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DK Custom of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/efi-sportster-motorcycle-talk-2007-and-up/145738-sportster-winter-makeover/page6?t=1582019&page=6)) \\ | |
- | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:angle_grinder_1_by_dk_custom.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DK Custom of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1582019&page=6)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:angle_grinder_2_by_dk_custom.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DK Custom of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1582019&page=6)) \\ | + | |
====== Die Grinder ====== | ====== Die Grinder ====== | ||
- | + | | Custom fender fitting. ((photos by DK Custom of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/efi-sportster-motorcycle-talk-2007-and-up/145738-sportster-winter-makeover/page6?t=1582019&page=6)) || | |
- | | Custom fender fitting. ((photos by DK Custom of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1582019&page=6)) || | + | |
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It's good for cutting carbon & stainless steel, shortening bolts, shaping metal, polishing etc. \\ | It's good for cutting carbon & stainless steel, shortening bolts, shaping metal, polishing etc. \\ | ||
- | | Dremil tool. ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2070881&page=3)) | Cutting slots in pipes for shields. ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2070881&page=3)) | | + | | Dremil tool. ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/194606-things-that-rattle-on-a-sportster/page3?t=2070881&page=3)) | Cutting slots in pipes for shields. ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/194606-things-that-rattle-on-a-sportster/page3?t=2070881&page=3)) | |
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