After completing the Craftsman vise restoration, I was reminded of the Atlas restoration and how I used my drill with some cheap wire wheels to try to get the rust off. I was not able to effectively get into all the small crevasses and tight areas for both restorations. So I went and got me a Hercules Die Grinder. I’ve had great luck with the Hercules brand and until I experience otherwise I will continue to use that brand.
With the addition of a new tool, I am compelled to give it and the accessories a home in my workshop. So I decided to put it right next to my grinder rack that I made recently. I had a piece of angle steel left over from the plasma table build and decided to cut it to size with my Evolution S380CPS saw.
After cutting it, I took a utility tool holder and placed it on the piece to make sure I had a proper gap so the die grinder could attach to it. I marked the space and took my cut off wheel and finished cutting the gap.
After that, I took my grinding disc and cleaned up any rough edges and burrs. Before welding the holder, I wanted to get the layout sized and mark all the holes as well.
I then punched all the holes and took it over to the Atlas drill press. I drilled all the holes and also gave them a chamfer to avoid any interference when placing burrs on the rack.
It was now time to weld the holder on the rack. I gave it a couple of tack welds and finished the welds off.
I cleaned up my welds and prepped the rack for painting by taping the holder. After the paint cured, I removed the tape and mounted it to my wall.
I painted some flat magnets black off camera and placed them under the rack besides the die grinder holder. They will hold the die grinder’s wrenches. Magnets are so underrated in my opinion.
I then placed all my Benchmark Abrasive Burrs, End Brushes, and Wire Wheels on it.
It looks awesome and I’m super excited that my shop is getting more and more organized.
I can’t wait for the next project. I can’t give any hints because I want it to be a surprise!
Be sure to check the links below for the Burrs, End Brushes, and Wire Wheels I used from Benchmark Abrasives! Until next time, have a great day!
Episode Benchmark Abrasive Products:
Other Benchmark Abrasive Products:
Materials Used:
Rustoleum’s Semi-Gloss Black General Purpose Spray Paint and primer.
1/4″ Angled Steel
Tools Used: (Affiliate Links)
Benchmark Abrasives 4.5″ x 7/8″ 60 grit Flap Disc & 4-1/2″ x .040 x 7/8″ T27 High Performance 4X Ceramic Cutting Wheels
FastCap PSSR-16 16 Foot Pro Carpenter Standard Reverse Measuring Tapes
Atlas Model 73 Drill Press (1945)
Harbor Freight HERCULES Variable Speed Bench Grinder
Harbor Freight 8″ MultiPurpose Scissors
Harbor Freight Doyle 4 1/2″ Bench Vise
Harbor Freight 50ft Pneumatic Hose Reel
Harbor Freight Bar Clamps
Harbor Freight HERCULES 13 Amp 4-1/2 in. to 6 in. Trigger Grip Angle Grinder