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SirHumphreyAppleby

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#304340 26-Apr-2023 10:48
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Does anyone know the spindle size of the "Rockwell ShopSeries Bench Grinder 150mm 250W" sold at SuperCheapAuto? I'm after a cheap grinder to use primarily for polishing.

 

I tried using their contact page to ask if this was compatible with the "ToolPRO Bench Grinder Tapered Spindles 2 Piece" (M12) spindles they also sell, but the response wasn't exactly helpful.

 

 

Thank you for your email.  Our teams in store are better equipped to handle this query for you, as they have access to more information on this than we do.  I would recommend contacting your local store by phone, or visiting the store.

 

 

Surely, there would be standard product information sent out to stores from their head office, or are employees just expected to look at the box? The item is out of stock at my local store, so that's not an option either.


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  #3068132 26-Apr-2023 11:57
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I have a similar but not same grinder that takes same sized wheels. Nuts are M12 L & R hand thread.



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  #3068134 26-Apr-2023 12:47
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M12 seems to be the most common size, however, apparently some 'cheap' brands (including Ozito) use 14mm spindles. This product certainly qualifies as cheap. Most brands explicitly list the spindle size, which is why I assumed this information would be readily available. I may just have to order and return it if incorrect.


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  #3068153 26-Apr-2023 14:20
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The wheels are 150x20x12.7mm. There's no way they'd fit over a 14mm thread.



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  #3068157 26-Apr-2023 14:25
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Bung: The wheels are 150x20x12.7mm. There's no way they'd fit over a 14mm thread.

 

Thank you. I think you may have just answered my question. The effective diameter of an M14 is 12.701mm according to this chart.

 

That being the case, the spindles won't fit the grinder.


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