scojo
361 posts
Nov 23, 2012
9:54 AM
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I need to get a rotary grinder for tuning, and I need it, like, yesterday. Where can I get one in a pinch? Would they have one at a hardware store, or Home Depot?
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bluemoose
825 posts
Nov 23, 2012
9:58 AM
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Sound like you are after a dremel. Web site lists most hardware/tool store. Check the 'where to buy' tab :
http://www.dremel.com/en-us/customerservice/productsupport/wheretobuy/Pages/default.aspx
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1847
368 posts
Nov 23, 2012
10:02 AM
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a dremel is over kill
why cant you use a file or sand paper or a ceramic sanding wand?
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HarpNinja
2924 posts
Nov 23, 2012
10:19 AM
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Call me
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1847
369 posts
Nov 23, 2012
10:28 AM
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micro mark has a cool rotary reed tuner
$20.00
it will take a few days to get in the mail
harbor freight has a rotary tool i got that for ten bucks
it is too high rpm as is the dremel i believe
is this for a steel
reed?
if so it is most likely toast!
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arzajac
896 posts
Nov 23, 2012
10:49 AM
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Something like this?
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8021053/Awls-%26-Scribes/Multi-Purpose-Engraver-with-Diamond-Tip
It works very well on brass. I reckon you can get them at any hardware store. On Stainless, I use dollar-store emery boards.
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1847
371 posts
Nov 23, 2012
11:01 AM
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arzajac
that may be even better than the micro mark
the one from micro is slightly ackward
i had to laugh we have been discussing playing softly
and on their web site it said this
"Do not apply excessive force" lol
i'll be walking on eggshells from now on!
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scojo
362 posts
Nov 23, 2012
3:18 PM
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so a rotary grinder won't work on steel? yes, no, maybe?
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arzajac
897 posts
Nov 23, 2012
4:01 PM
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It will work fine. It will just wear out faster.
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1847
373 posts
Nov 23, 2012
4:18 PM
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why do you need one in such a hurry?
i have never tuned a steel reed... ok one
it was just a few cents flat for my taste
if it went flat it most likely need to be replaced
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GMaj7
149 posts
Nov 23, 2012
5:12 PM
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I use the rotary engravers that are battery powered. I also happen to sell them as a courtesy for customers. Have a few in stock and I think I even have a few interchangeable tips, as well. Pretty much the same as the Harbor Freight variety but a different brand. I think they work great for fine tuning.
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