Tungsten Electrode Geometry Article

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Nice article on Tungsten Electrode Geometryhttp://www.diamondground.com/gb3.html#section%20ARandy Other nice info there too
Reply:thats nice...but have you priced a diamond wheel lately? i'm afraid you'll have to change your shorts after you get the bill...you do not need a diamond wheel..i'll stick with my 240 grit wheel thank you...as far as their "recomindations?" on grinding...whatever..not to sound too negative but i'll stick to what works for me... ...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 after reading all that great information i guess i been doing it all wrong accept the flat and the direction of the grinding anyone wanna set me up a donation for a diamond grinder and plenty of wheels  I think ill stick to the stone also
Reply:Man, I must be all screwed up. I'll stick with my Burrking......http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:OK you guys ... I wasnt trying to promote diamond wheels .. But I have seen several threads on " how do I grind my tungsten? " That was my only reason for posting it ..
Reply:You don't have to spend a fortune on diamond wheels.  I purchased a diamond wheel on ebay (Amplex 150 grit) used a bushing to slide it on my Delta grinder and voile'.  I bought the wheel for $12.00 and it grinds tungsten electrodes beautifully.  Since I only use that wheel for tungsten I don't worry about contamination.   It doesn't get much cheaper than that.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterthats nice...but have you priced a diamond wheel lately? i'm afraid you'll have to change your shorts after you get the bill...you do not need a diamond wheel..i'll stick with my 240 grit wheel thank you...as far as their "recomindations?" on grinding...whatever..not to sound too negative but i'll stick to what works for me... ...zap!
Reply:i priced diamond wheels for the carbide tool bit grinder... the cheapies start at 240$......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:We buy our tig supplies thru these people, they also sell this tungsten grinding set up, not sure what it costs, or if they are worth a sh!t. Just posting the link for general infohttp://www.ckworldwide.com/turbosharp.htmLast edited by elderthewelder; 08-06-2006 at 12:10 PM.
Reply:I hope this doesn't break any rules but here is a ebay item number that has 4 days left so it will probably go up however I bought a wheel similar to this one and it is perfect once you get on your bench grinder.The item number is 230012100758 just do a search on it.   Instant diamond grinder for your tungsten.Michael
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsteri priced diamond wheels for the carbide tool bit grinder... the cheapies start at 240$......zap!
Reply:well... the best way to describe it...its like a slick with a diamond surface on the slick and the outside sidewall...]with a very sharp corner...for grinding chipbreakers in the carbides......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:Here is a link for some less expensive diamond wheels I have been looking at.http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?P...MITEM=391-5122Its page 126 at use-enco.comThey have specials and some pretty decent prices
Reply:Question on Tip smoothness .. If I understood correctly .. if you put the point on with a wheel thats too coarse, then it creates a more unstable arc? What Grit wheels does everyone use for their tungsten?
Reply:I actually have two of the Diamond Ground Pihrana II's, one set for 60 degrees and one set for 30 degrees, but since I have more than a dozen welders working for me, and they grind about 60 tungstens each every day, I can realize the return on investment in time pretty quickly.  Yes, the replacement wheels are very expensive, if you're not a high volume production shop, running 8 machines at 85 percent capacity, I'd stick with the fine grinding wheel as well.I r 2 a perfessional
Reply:Fine grinding wheel ?  what grit minimum would you use?
Reply:180-240 grit 6" diameter runs @3750 rpmwell mine does anyway.....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:Make sure you ring test the wheel before using!!!I r 2 a perfessional
Reply:Who carries 180+ grit 6" wheels online? I have had trouble finding them, and I need a new one.
Reply:I'd try Grainger, they seem to have everything.I r 2 a perfessional