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New grinding discs

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Tom Fitzpatrick

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Has anyone out there used the new Combi Click grinding disc system? Jason at Fireball Tool highlighted it on his latest You Tube posting this morning - it's pretty slick. Wondering if those out there whom have used it know of a supplier in Calgary. If there's interest I'm also wondering about a group purchase (maybe there's a discount possibility). Check out the video.
 
It looks nice, but it seems a little pricey to me. Perhaps I'm too cheap to use it?
 
As a welder who uses grinder more then he likes to admit, I don't see a point in it your stuck with buying PFERD discs which are good quality but expensive without the fancy system.

Your better off long term with multiple grinders (I own 6 lol) and for polishing and hand rail stuff want hand held belt sander
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It's a neat idea but for hobby seems over kill and for shop environment probly cost to much in long term then just buying and setting up grinder work station for each task.

Also I watched the promo video on it were guy polished the 90° I recommend not grinding handrail like him lol. If you want it to look seamless lay grinder on the flat and remove weld. Don't use the tip you end up with a wavey finish which isn't good for polished product lol
 
I am using a new grinding disk. It is called AVOS Type 29 from Norton. It cuts steel like it was a tomato.
Avos means Allows View Of Surface
 
Tom Fitzpatrick said:
Jason at Fireball Tool highlighted it on his latest You Tube posting this morning
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His self interest here shouldn't be ignored. No doubt it is a great item for professional use, and can earn its cost in certain production situations.

@Ironman points out one alternative Another is the Freud Diablo DCC045040N01F 4-1/2" x 40 Grit Corner-Edge Flap Disc is far cheaper and fine if you don 't mind a radius. You can use a standard sanding disk/rubber backer to do exactly wheat Jason does, at 1/10th the cost.

He is offering a very nice piece of kit. At a high cost. There are other ways to do similar things.
 
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Ironman said:
I am using a new grinding disk. It is called AVOS Type 29 from Norton. It cuts steel like it was a tomato.
Avos means Allows View Of Surface
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Oh boy that's a scary looking disc, those cutouts are just itching to catch a corner

I have found the 3m "silver" grinding discs to be quite good, sharp, frangible, and not overly expensive, the 3m "silver" zip cuts are fantastic as well, but a little pricey
 
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