[Shop-talk] [Bulk] Re: Grinder pedestal

[Dave Cavanaugh]

Or even not filled with concrete.  I have several grinders mounted on 
large brake drums from school buses.  Heavy and large enough that no 
concrete is needed.  Check with your local school district bus barn; 
they may have an old one you can have.


On 2/9/2015 7:22 PM, Karl Vacek wrote:
> Another possibility is a large truck brake drum filled with concrete, with a
> pipe upright and a steel top.  Large diameter is more important than
> absolute weight - even a big circle of 1/2" steel would work well and you
> could stand on it to add stability if you're using it for heavy buffing or
> wire-wheeling on big stuff.