CBN grinding wheel question

My Bad, it's Lee Valley, not Rockler

Re: CBN grinding wheel question

Mark Nowicki

Well, there is a lot of "I think, feel, believe" mine are better without any supportive evidence.

Neither LeeValley or Vince are waving the Stars and Stripes, so my guess is both are made in the place that gave us the plague.

Vince appears to be a one man show, his web site does not have a clearly

stated return policy.

Also, by his own admission, as reflected by his answer justifying shipping delays, fulfillment of your order can be affected by personal reasons.

Re: CBN grinding wheel question

John K Jordan

>>>...I am considering CBN.

What grit? Thinking 180 grit.

If getting just one wheel, a lot of people are happy with 180 grit.

I find it too coarse, so I use two wheels - a 60 grit for shaping tools and a 600 grit for sharpening tools.

JKJ

Re: CBN grinding wheel question

Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)

John, your choice is relevant to lathe chisels, however a flat woodworker would be better served with a 180 grit.

My ideal two-wheel set up for plane blades and bench chisels is a 180 grit on on side, and a linen buffing wheel on the other. The latter is to add a Unicorn profile to chisels. You should try this with lathe chisels as well - I am finding the very helpful.

Regards from Perth

Derek

Re: CBN grinding wheel question

Larry Edinger

Do you have a Web Address for that Wheel? I don't see any from Lee Valley at that Price

Re: CBN grinding wheel question *LINK*

David Bassett

He has a 6" grinder.


https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/sharpening/wheels-and-wheel-dressers/76621-cbn-grinding-wheels?item=77J8146

A white aluminum oxide wheel gets dull

Dick Coers

If you dress that white wheel with a diamond dresser, I'm sure it will grind better. They are a friable wheel, but bringing fresh abrasive up can really help.

Re: A white aluminum oxide wheel gets dull

Barry Irby

Good idea, I will try that.