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Manter said:
Thx

This one is new! I've only used it twice…. I can't get the grinder plate off- I can't believe I'm just not strong enough….
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Are you using the spanner to hold the shaft and then the tool with the two pins on it to remove the plate.
If you are and it won't move (they can be very tight) get someone else to hold the spanner then use one hand to hold pin tool in place and then whack the handle of the tool with a hammer.
 
Manter said:
Thx

This one is new! I've only used it twice…. I can't get the grinder plate off- I can't believe I'm just not strong enough….
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Why wont it come off. Spunning or too tight? Have you whacked key with a hammer? And are you sire you're going the rigjt way?
 
peterkro said:
Are you using the spanner to hold the shaft and then the tool with the two pins on it to remove the plate.
If you are and it won't move (they can be very tight) get someone else to hold the spanner then use one hand to hold pin tool in place and then whack the handle of the tool with a hammer.
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It's got a shaft lock, you don't need a spanner (a spanner would be easier tbh).... I've depressed the shaft lock, the spindle is locking, I have double checked I'm going the right way- anticlockwise- (thanks Rushy, how daft do you think I am ;) ) and the bloody thing won't move. I don't think it's tight *enough* because the disk still has lateral movement, but it won't move clockwise either. So I'm a bit :confused:.

It was bloody hard to put on because the damn lock nut wrench is badly designed.... But :confused::mad:
 
Manter said:
It's got a shaft lock, you don't need a spanner (a spanner would be easier tbh).... I've depressed the shaft lock, the spindle is locking, I have double checked I'm going the right way- anticlockwise- (thanks Rushy, how daft do you think I am ;) ) and the bloody thing won't move. I don't think it's tight *enough* because the disk still has lateral movement, but it won't move clockwise either. So I'm a bit :confused:.

It was bloody hard to put on because the damn lock nut wrench is badly designed.... But :confused::mad:
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O.K. I just assumed it didn't have a shaft lock.
Put your fingers behind the wheel or whatevers on it then with your thumb over the tool with the pins hold that securely with the pins fully engaged then whack the end of the handle with a hammer, a heavyish hammer is best.Don't go mad and put your entire weight behind it,those shaft locks are not the strongest things in the world.
Perseverance and a bit of brute strength should prevail.

( I just noticed the "lateral movement" bit depending on what you are using,grinding pad,cutting disk or whatever you may need a collar to ensure the lock nut holds properly.
There should be a collar or collars included in the box for this.)
 
Manter said:
Thankyou, will try when the boy has gone to bed.
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Just to add. Cutting discs are thin and grinding discs much thicker so for a cutting disc the collar goes on one way and for grinding discs the other.Sanding discs have rubber backing pads which is sometimes where the collars come in.
I'm guessing if there is lateral looseness it needs to go on the other way.
If you can bear to watch this git past his safety bollocks it explains better than I can with words:
 
Manter said:
Thankyou, will try when the boy has gone to bed.
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Perfect time to angle grind. :D
Manter said:
It's got a shaft lock, you don't need a spanner (a spanner would be easier tbh).... I've depressed the shaft lock, the spindle is locking, I have double checked I'm going the right way- anticlockwise- (thanks Rushy, how daft do you think I am ;) )
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No more or less so than your average angle grinder user...
 
Manter said:
Does anyone know where in Brixton I can get an angle grinder mended? Ideally while I wait and who is willing to tell me what I've done to it without doing the 'silly little girl playing with power tool, leave it to the big boys' spiel. Or am I asking for the moon on a stick?
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Greebo said:
Good idea Crispy
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Oh yes :)
On the evening of Wednesday 25th we're hosting a Restart Party, which has exactly those aims - fixing things whilst explaining what's broken so that you gain a greater understanding of your machines. http://www.meetup.com/Restarters-London/events/188223242/

Get there early to avoid the queue!
 
peterkro said:
Just to add. Cutting discs are thin and grinding discs much thicker so for a cutting disc the collar goes on one way and for grinding discs the other.Sanding discs have rubber backing pads which is sometimes where the collars come in.
I'm guessing if there is lateral looseness it needs to go on the other way.
If you can bear to watch this git past his safety bollocks it explains better than I can with words:
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Def on the right way. I have a horrid feeling it's bent :(
 
Crispy said:
Oh yes :)
On the evening of Wednesday 25th we're hosting a Restart Party, which has exactly those aims - fixing things whilst explaining what's broken so that you gain a greater understanding of your machines. http://www.meetup.com/Restarters-London/events/188223242/

Get there early to avoid the queue!
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I'd like to change the heavy expanding cable on my dad's 1970s pioneer se20 a head phones to a lighter and shorter cable with 3.5mm jack. How possible is that?
pioneer_se-20a_stereo_headphones.jpg
 
Rushy said:
I'd like to change the heavy expanding cable on my dad's 1970s pioneer se20 a head phones to a lighter and shorter cable with 3.5mm jack. How possible is that?
pioneer_se-20a_stereo_headphones.jpg
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Very possible. You'd need to bring your own plug and wire (or pre-made cable) but it should be simple soldering job :)
 
Yay, off to trooping of the colour tomorrow :thumbs:

***awaits inevitable anti-monarchist whinging***
 
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Probably a good idea manter, although most of Central London will be fine. Just avoid Whitehall and St James Park I reckon?
 
Certainly two of them go up Whitehall. Next job is to check whether the road is closed to traffic
 
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