Tungsten sharpening

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Okay guys, I know this has been asked and answered, I have read so many threads, I not sure what to do. 1) can I use a dedicated alum oxide wheel on my 6" grinder?        Using 80 amp dc inverter/scratch start on mild steel. Red tip electrode. 2) I see this mod for using the HF diamond disks on the grinder, I don't have a mill to turn spacers, and do know how.          Will that just bolt onto the side next to my grinding wheel? 3) I see other guys that say they are using sanding disks and sanding wheels with drills?        Special sandpaper? I have some sanders. Help, dammit I want to start practicing. Thanks TimSent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Reply:When learning it's not going to make a huge difference. You'll foul the tungsten almost as fast as you can regrind it.At home I use both a 6" bench grinder as well as my disk/belt sander. Depends on which is most convenient and how badly fouled the tungsten is. The grinder does a better job removing more material. The sander does a great job when I just need to repoint the tip..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Zap has the slickest way I've ever seen for sharpening tungsten! I have a dedicated wheel just for sharpening tungsten. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Hi, sorry, I didn't post the thread on WELDERMIKES #5 post   http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...wheel+tungsten2) I see this mod for using the HF diamond disks on the grinder, I don't have a mill to turn spacers, and do know how. Will that just bolt onto the side next to my grinding wheel? Yes, it will slid right on depending on the bench grinder you have. Check your shaft size on grinder and the inside diameter on wheel. If the wheel is larger just buy a harbor freight 6'' buffing wheel that comes with the washers. http://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-lo...eel-69699.html
Reply:Okay, just to confirm, I can use a aluminum oxide wheel, as long as I only use it for tungsten sharpening? And a belt/disk sander will work as well, correct? I have both and I'm going to buy a new wheel for the bench grinder.  Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Reply:For us hobby type welders, I don't see where it makes one bit of difference. It is nice to have a dedicated wheel though. Zap's idea of using the drill motor is very helpful!Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:I have a belt sander in each of my weld departments. Nothing dedicated and I get perfect tapers every time. The grinders have been re-purposed for blending and polishing.Last edited by shovelon; 06-12-2014 at 12:23 PM.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:How does this look? I have a lot of vibration on the grinder. Will dressing the wheels help that? Well worth the $10 for the HF disk, now I have not lost anything. I did do the drill method, I looked and scratches are all still downward but not sure how that will go. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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Reply:The "Scratches" or grind lines are suppose to go to the tip...NOT spiral around......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Well I'm doing the best I can, maybe running the drill in reverse might help.  Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Reply:I always hold mine on the side of the wheel down at the bottom so the grind marks follow the tungsten. Comes out smoother that way. That said, I really don't think it matters, as long as you have a nice, sharp point.Dedicated wheel is hokum, unless you're welding on the space shuttle.Last edited by TimmyTIG; 06-12-2014 at 09:06 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by Bluehunter40How does this look? I have a lot of vibration on the grinder. Will dressing the wheels help that?
Reply:I wanted a dedicated tungsten grinder. I bought a basic DeWalt bench grinder at Tractor Supply. I think I paid 120.00. At first I used Jody's method of chucking the 7" tungsten in a drill and grinding from point to heel. Minnesota Dave suggested it would be safer to grind from heel to point. I laid my grinder on its back on the foam rubber they sell to keep rugs from slipping, and turned it around. It works like a charm!
Reply:Didn't vibrate badly when I bought it, but I didn't get exact arbor size either. My I the smaller 1/2 and this cheapo wheel from Home Depot was bigger with plastic bushings. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Reply:I gotta get a decent set of wheels. Can't find the wheel dresser in home depot either. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk