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Old 18-11-2014, 08:15 PM
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Do they make these for 5 inch grinders? Can only seem to find them with a thread for an arbour?

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Search for twist cup brush. Just make sure you get roughly 80mm diameter or smaller as any bigger will be a bit lively to hold on to.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/19053...13=80&ff14=108

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Cheers pal, but how will that go onto a standard grinder with the thread? I need one with just a hole don't i?
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The 2 part bit that holds a grinding disc on is removed along with the guard. Then the wire wheel screws onto the spindle
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As above, they will fit on a standard grinder. don't forget face protection I have seen a piece of wire come off one of these and get inbedded in someone's face!
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Originally Posted by RichieST
As above, they will fit on a standard grinder. don't forget face protection I have seen a piece of wire come off one of these and get inbedded in someone's face!
or wear shorts..... learnt thats one
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