03 5750 1120 14 Churchill Ave, Bright VIC
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A guide, not a substitute for your induction. These are general good-practice notes. Always follow your induction and the Floor Management Team's directions for this machine.
A member at the surface grinder at the Bright United Men's Shed

Metalwork · Our Workshop

Surface grinder

Medium risk Induction required

A surface grinder takes fine, precise passes across metal with a spinning abrasive wheel on a sliding magnetic table, for flat, accurate, smooth finishes.

  • Two-member rule
    Don't work alone on this one
  • Before you start
    Complete a surface grinder induction
Get inducted Back to the workshop

Using it safely

General good practice for a surface grinder. Your induction covers the specifics for the machine at our shed.

  • ✓Seat the work on the magnetMake sure the magnetic chuck is on and the work is held firmly before starting.
  • ✓Take light passesWind the wheel down a little at a time. Heavy cuts grab, overheat and can crack the wheel.
  • ✓Check the wheel firstInspect the grinding wheel for cracks and let it run up to speed before bringing it to the work.
  • ✓Keep it coolWatch for overheating and discolouration in the work, and let parts cool before handling.
  • ✓Never work aloneThis is medium-risk gear, so at least one other inducted member must be in the workshop with you.
  • ✓Unsure? Ask the Floor Management TeamAlways better to ask. They're happy to help and there's no silly question.

Before you start

An induction is required

Before using the surface grinder for the first time, you'll do a short, friendly hands-on induction with an experienced member. We'll walk you through setup, safe operation and how to stop safely, at your own pace.

Organise one with our Floor Management Team on any open day, or call the shed on 03 5750 1120. Already inducted? Remember the two-member rule still applies.