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 ====== Grinders ====== ====== Grinders ======
 +Grinders can be used to de-burr and shape metal. \\
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 ===== Bench Grinder ===== ===== Bench Grinder =====
 Before using a bench grinder, make sure it is bolted down first. \\ Before using a bench grinder, make sure it is bolted down first. \\
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-|  Pedestal mounted bench grinder ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?s=424658be798801a11ec3d3639be63037&postid=2588488))  |+|  Pedestal mounted bench grinder ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/94624-suicide-clutch?s=424658be798801a11ec3d3639be63037&postid=2588488#post1974908))  |
  
 A bench grinder is useful for making pointed or angled ends in round stock, screws and bolts. \\ A bench grinder is useful for making pointed or angled ends in round stock, screws and bolts. \\
 The bolt needs to be placed just below center of the grinding disc or it will buck above that. \\ The bolt needs to be placed just below center of the grinding disc or it will buck above that. \\
-|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:bench_grinder_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| +|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:bench_grinder_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{:techtalk:ref:tools:wheel_alignment_tool_6_by_xtremeskier97.jpg?direct&300|}}| 
-|  Rounding the end of a bolt ((photo by Hippysmack))  |+|  Rounding the end of a bolt ((photo by Hippysmack))  |  This is a safer way to do it. ((photos by xtremeskier97 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/120929-rear-wheel-alignment-anyone-anyone/page3?t=1181995&page=3))  | 
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 +|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:wheel_alignment_tool_8_by_xtremeskier97.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:wheel_alignment_tool_9_by_xtremeskier97.jpg?direct&300|}}| 
 +|  Adding a point to a rod. ((photos by xtremeskier97 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/120929-rear-wheel-alignment-anyone-anyone/page3?t=1181995&page=3))  || 
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 +===== Die Grinder =====
  
 +|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:die_grinder_1_by_joergen.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:die_grinder_2_by_joergen.jpg?direct&300|}}|
 +|  Die grinder used to put a curve in the end of a fabbed frame bung. ((photos by Jorgen of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/149281-124-1993-xlh-build-thread/page27?page=27&t=1619616))  ||
  
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