Wayne-king Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 what discs are most people using to grind their rims? At the mo, i'm using metal grinding discs, but after 1 grind they clog up and stop grinding properly (so i'm having to buy new discs for nearly ever grind!) so do stone cutting or grinding discs etc work better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_Buchanan Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 (edited) I use metal grinding,i find it better than the cutting disks. Never tried using a stone cutting disk? Lee :blink: Edited March 9, 2005 by Mr Koxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Metal cutting for me. The Metal grinding disc I used earlier just rounded off at the edge, producing a dull and not very deep grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_star17 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Stone cutting discs seem to give a nice sharp grind for me, on't ronnie rim that is! Haven't tried any others don't really see how they could be any better. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 (edited) stone cutting as reccomended by tartridge Edited March 9, 2005 by daahnhillaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank_rider Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 stone cutting for me too :turned: how many grinds do people get out of their stone cutting discs? and is there any way of putting a flat perpendicular surface back on the edge of the discs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 stone cutting for me too :turned: how many grinds do people get out of their stone cutting discs? and is there any way of putting a flat perpendicular surface back on the edge of the discs? ← I've not tried Andy, but i'd imagine the only way is to grind a scrap piece of metal with the disk at 90 degrees to the metal? So making the disk wear down smaller so there is a sharp edge? But i'm probably talking out of my arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 stone cutting has worked best for me :- ive used grinding disks but they seem to give a smooth grind :turned: anybody used a diamond cutting disk? i've got one in my shed and i dont know whether to try it. cheers Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I recon a diamond disk would rip through the alu! Might be worth trying on a shitty old rim i spose? Can't be good for the disk though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 My best grind was with some shitty disc, it had bits sticking out, killed my rim, but the brake was immense. Now i use a stone cutting disc, no matter how much pasty i give it, its still smooth, its homosexual. If only the old one didnt get lost..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Yer I encountered the same problems with my metal grinding disk :turned: I just ground harder :) Seems to have worked, But I will get a stone/metal CUTTING disk next time and hopefully reap some better grinding results! Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank_rider Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 My best grind was with some shitty disc, it had bits sticking out, killed my rim, but the brake was immense. Now i use a stone cutting disc, no matter how much pasty i give it, its still smooth, its homosexual. If only the old one didnt get lost..... ← why not try getting a new/different disc, they arent exactly expensive (about £1.50 from Band Q tops) My grinds on a ronnie rim are pretty deep and are seeming to last a nice long time, not as well as my 521 and im using softer pads too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Come to B&Q, we have a large selection of discs for grinders of varying sizes in stock, and if you aren't sure which one is most suitable for your requirements, ask one of our friendly customer advisors who will aim to supply you with the best possible service. You can do it, when you B&Q it. (I've never ground a rim, but everyone I know uses stone cutting ones) James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 anybody used a diamond cutting disk? ← I bought one, but the teeth dont have much space between them. It doesnt rip into the rim as well as you might imagine, but leaves very sharp and very light grinds (good for a front wheel). Also makes a cool metallic ringing when you use it, hehe :- Oooh - discs - i use a stone cutting one :turned: Beasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 I use a metal cutting disk :turned: Gives good grinds when the edge is squared. Tank_rider, I use my old steel steerer stube to get the disk back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 stone...from wilko..bodged onto a power drill with a bolt. adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebJT Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 (edited) Got my heatsink v pads yesterday and well are bit too hard to run on a smooth rim, so i popped to my local homebase and picked up a 850W angle grinder for £8.49 :) bargin :- Came with a metal grinding and two stone cutting discs too :turned: I used the stone cutting one, as i thought id want more like cuts in my rim as opposed to a "smooth grind" which grinding discs are designed for. Anywho, the grind is really good brake is brill. Seb Edited March 10, 2005 by SebJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Stone cutting disk is very good im told. I dont know what I used, (think it was stone) but when id finished the disk was shagged. :turned: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 I used to use a stone cutting, found that it didn't give the harsh grind that I wanted :) So now I'm using a Metal Grinding disc I'm getting a beasty one :turned: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH!P Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 (edited) Stone cutting disc... 'tis funky :turned: Edited March 10, 2005 by CH!P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 ANY! disc, they all grind rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-king Posted March 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 well i have 2 brand new stone cutting discs (and three buggered metal grinding discs :turned: ) so i'l give the stone ones a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH!P Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 ANY! disc, they all grind rims. ← Different disc's grind differently. If they were all the same why do they make 'cutting' and 'grinding'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Different disc's grind differently. If they were all the same why do they make 'cutting' and 'grinding'? ← Yeh, but they all 'work' (Y) Stone all the way ;)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank_rider Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 i think it actually can depend on your technique as well, as to which disc works best (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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