Angle grinder power file attachment

Hi this is my version of angle grinder power file.

Preview for the final product:
https://youtu.be/YFtaNVtd2xE

Video shows the making:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pb8r-uVMQQ

Here's some pictures from the slots that locks it on position:

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Can be locked to two different angles.

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Wheel is from the skateboard, same that i use with my pipe sander.
Belt is 30mm x 633mm

Bearings are mounted to arm with two M5 rivet nuts. Nice and clean mounting, and allows to change bearings easily if necessary.
( i have seen people locking them with welds )

Here's a preview to the whole mobile sander consept:
https://youtu.be/_CnNyF3vDUg

Great job Tuomas. I see you are making good use out of your homemade press break attachment for your shop press.

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Originally Posted by Frank S

Great job Tuomas. I see you are making good use out of your homemade press break attachment for your shop press.

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Thanks Frank. Bending tools really makes metal working much easier and faster.

No need to weld so much. No need to worry about disortion.

Making stuff with diy tools really makes whole process more enjoyable.

Man that is awesome!!!! I could use that on a daily basis. Thanks for sharing Tuomas!

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Originally Posted by MountainMan

Man that is awesome!!!! I could use that on a daily basis. Thanks for sharing Tuomas!

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Thank you for checking it out. :)

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Old latch. It was spring loaded, couldn't be opened manually.

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New latch.. also spring loaded, but..

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Now it can be opened by pressing with finger. This allows to making grooves that locks the sander on its position, deeper.
That gives stronger hold.

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Still, new latch doesn't be on the way when using grinder for cutting or sanding with discs.

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Old latch didn't allow to move guard counter clockwise, now it can be moved to both directions.

Nice work!!

Great use of that press! When i find the time im working on a very similar press. Largely for the same reasons you highlight which is that it is better than welding for fabtications.

As for the grinder attachments these are great examples of ingenuity. I need to see if the idea can be adapted to the grinders i have.

In any event keep up the great work on the videos and postings!

Thanks Tuomas for the added info on the latch. Awesome build.

PJ

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Originally Posted by PJs

Thanks Tuomas for the added info on the latch. Awesome build.

PJ

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Thanks. :)

As usual.. i noticed that issue after a while in use.
It was somewhat tight to unlock when it was in "straight" position.
So i decided to make it softer to use.

Now i could easily to add more optional angles to it.

Needs only to carve new holder groove to desired position.
But i think those two are enough.

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Originally Posted by wizard69

Nice work!!

Great use of that press! When i find the time im working on a very similar press. Largely for the same reasons you highlight which is that it is better than welding for fabtications.

As for the grinder attachments these are great examples of ingenuity. I need to see if the idea can be adapted to the grinders i have.

In any event keep up the great work on the videos and postings!

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Thank you.

I have four Bosch angle grinders. All of them has different mounting for guard.

Only one is with the "traditional" clamp.
So its little difficult to make an attachment that would fit directly to every grinder... unless you stay with that old style clamp version...

Bad thing is that usually those ones with "old school mount", are also build "old school" way, thick and heavy. I rather use thin and light weighted grinder.

I am surprised this is not a commercial product. I love my powerfile but a larger version would be very nice.

That's great
Good video too

Doug

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Originally Posted by rossbotics

That's great
Good video too

Doug

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Thank you very much Doug!

Turned a new drive wheel..

Old worked well and nicely.. but this one looks more pro. :)

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Nice Tuomas! Did you turn that on your drill lathe? Thanks for sharing the follow up improvement!

PJ

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Originally Posted by PJs

Nice Tuomas! Did you turn that on your drill lathe? Thanks for sharing the follow up improvement!

PJ

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Yes. More like grinded than turned. :D

Dust guard... made big enough to allow easier assembly to the grinder.

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And the final part..

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Drilled holes to platen, to get it lighter.
Also i tought holes would reduce friction between belt and the platen.


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M6 bolt that holds the dust guard, also works as a stopper.
Without it attachment leans to the body of the grinder and slowly scratches it... so, just a little visual improvement.

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Great job dude, but your little angle grinder is going to get a multiple personality complex.
I forget do you also have a mounting saddle for it

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Originally Posted by Frank S

Great job dude, but your little angle grinder is going to get a multiple personality complex.
I forget do you also have a mounting saddle for it

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Thanks Frank. Yes, i have table mount for it.

I tought i have posted a pic from it... but didn't find it.
I'll post it "again" later.

Here's the missing pictures.
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And link to the video from using with table mount:
( last "picture" from the post)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmf0jv-g...=13gxq5kylqeud

Brilliant Tuomas. Looks store bought that way!! Thanks for sharing the latest upgrade!

PJ

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Originally Posted by PJs

Brilliant Tuomas. Looks store bought that way!! Thanks for sharing the latest upgrade!

PJ

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Thank you my friend. 😊
This is the last update..

I mentioned earlier that i used three bearings first.
Centerpoint of the new pulley was little more out than it was with the skateboard wheel.

Returned back to three bearings. Mounting is made same way than earlier, just shortened one rivet nut to get right sized axle.

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Now its ready.

I have to say that im really satisfied to this.

" Greatest angle grinder power file ever told.. " :) Lol

Thank you for the Wagner. Beautiful, unsubtle and powerful music.