[Shop-talk] Grinder pedestal

[Brad Kahler]

Jim,

I hadn't realized F250 brake rotors were that large!  I'll have to take a
peek at my F250 diesel and see what they look like.

I wouldn't think the rotors would be large enough in diameter to provide
enough stability.

Interesting.

Thanks for sharing!

Brad


On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 9:53 PM, Jim <james.f.juhas at snet.net> wrote:

> Relating to an earlier post on another topic, I have had bad experiences
> with my F250's brakes.  The good news is the wasted rotors make nice heavy
> bases for different kinds of tool stands, including a grinder.  I welded a
> plate to the bottom of a 2x3 inch tube and drilled holes in that plate to
> bolt to the rotor.  Another plate welded to the top of the tube serves as a
> base for the grinder.  The heft of the rotor keeps it firmly planted, easy
> to stand on for more stability if needed, and easy to move around.
>
> I made a similar one to hold a mailbox to win the war against the city
> plows.  It falls down, I stand it up.  A greatwinter survivor.
>
> Jim