How do you sharpen your tungsten?

[jake98]

Thanks for that link, I was starting to think I bought the last 7" grinder sold in the country. I see they still have the wheels for it..

 

[4shorts]

Well I've use grinders and sanders with good results but there were times I needed to cut off the tungsten and I found that an issue plus if i were out on site tig welding I didn't want to take a sander or grinder so I purchased a Sharpie grinder and I use it all the time. does a fantastic job sharpening the tungsten and cutting it off if need be plus it's very mobile. I've had it for over a year now and have never replaced the wheel in it yet. Fantastic tool in my opinion.

 

[dlauffenburger]

Thanks for that link, I was starting to think I bought the last 7" grinder sold in the country. I see they still have the wheels for it..

Jake,

7" wheels are hard to find at most local stores. If you have trouble finding them try the below link:

Packard Woodworks: The Woodturner's Source: Norton 3X SG Grinding Wheels

 

[jake98]

Jake,

7" wheels are hard to find at most local stores. If you have trouble finding them try the below link:

Packard Woodworks: The Woodturner's Source: Norton 3X SG Grinding Wheels

They're still around?? I just threw out the t-shirt from them, think it was an '87.
Thanks, I'll check their link. They were nice folks, as I recall..

 

[jake98]

Well I've use grinders and sanders with good results but there were times I needed to cut off the tungsten and I found that an issue plus if i were out on site tig welding I didn't want to take a sander or grinder so I purchased a Sharpie grinder and I use it all the time. does a fantastic job sharpening the tungsten and cutting it off if need be plus it's very mobile. I've had it for over a year now and have never replaced the wheel in it yet. Fantastic tool in my opinion.

They look like a great thing to have. I read somewhere that a hole drilled in the side of a DrillDR works good.