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Old 11-22-11, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by dsbrantjr
tim:

For shaping metal by grinding I prefer to use a disc/belt sander over a wheel-type tool. It does not load up with softer metal such as aluminum like a wheel does and the work table is more adaptable than those on bench grinders, in my experience. YMMV.
I agree. I've worn out my Delta and they stopped making them. I'll probably settle for a Skil to replace it.
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