Diamond glass wheel for tungsten??

[Henro]

Hi,

I was installing another 50 amp outlet for use with my welder [this one outside the back door, under the roof] and I noticed my daughter's little glass grinder. It is a little unit that is used for stained glass. It has a diamond wheel, about 4 or 5 inches in diameter that is horizontal in position.

Sooooo...the mind started clicking. Could one of these be used to grind tungsten? Would it be possible to grind both glass and tungsten on the same wheel, or would I have to buy one specifically for use with tungsten?

I never turned it on. I don't know how fast it turns. Maybe it would be too slow...

If grinding glass and tungsten would be possible, on the same wheel, without contaminating the tungsten, then I will turn it on and see how it looks.

Sooooo...I guess the question is...is this a hair-brained idea?

Grateful for any input...

[Hobart Expert Rock]

HENRO.............HAIR BRAINED........... I DON'T KNOW..... THIS COULD BE ONE OF THOSE CASES WHERE A TRIAL OR AN ERROR TYPE SENERIO MAY COME INTO PLAY........ I ONLY KNOW ONE PERSON WHO MAKES STAIN GLASS WINDOWS........... HE WORKS FOR THE RAIL ROAD AND ONLY DOES IT FOR A HOBBY.......... BUT HE DOESN'T LIKE TO WELD....................... SORRY MAN LOOKS LIKE YOUR ON YOUR OWN ON THIS ONE............... ..... ROCK..... [email protected]

[Guest]

A wheel that size, would be rather exensive, I would think....The tungsten may mess it up. Then your daughter would beat you up... The diamond wheel I use has worn away where the tungsten hits it...so that tells me they can wear out. It's a cheapy. I know there are different types of wheels..some last longer than others...we have another type of tungsten grinder that has been used for years and is still sharpening great.

Your call.

[Henro]

Rock and Rocky...

Thanks for your replies. I just turned that glass grinder on and it spins quite fast. It also has a water drip option...

But before I do anything I guess I better check the price of the wheel...Not only would the girl beat me up, but she would also twist my arm until I cried uncle and replaced it!

Too many ouches like that would make for a bad day