Surface grinders are neat machines. A grinder, like no other machine, can transform a hard, crummy looking piece of steel into a shiny, functional part. When you walk into a grinding room, you may get the feeling you're walking into a different world. Grinding is usually the last and most precise operation performed on a part before it is placed into service. It often requires more care and concentration than other types of machining.

The following is a list of suggestions that may make your time in the grinding room a little easier and more productive. ...