BenchMark Abrasives Die Grinder Rack

After completing the Craftsman vise restoration, I was reminded of the Atlas restoration and how I used my drill with some cheap wire wheels to try to get the rust off. I was not able to effectively get into all the small crevasses and tight areas for both restorations. So I went and got me a Hercules Die Grinder. I’ve had great luck with the Hercules brand and until I experience otherwise I will continue to use that brand.

With the addition of a new tool, I am compelled to give it and the accessories a home in my workshop. So I decided to put it right next to my grinder rack that I made recently. I had a piece of angle steel left over from the plasma table build and decided to cut it to size with my Evolution S380CPS saw.

After cutting it, I took a utility tool holder and placed it on the piece to make sure I had a proper gap so the die grinder could attach to it. I marked the space and took my cut off wheel and finished cutting the gap.

After that, I took my grinding disc and cleaned up any rough edges and burrs. Before welding the holder, I wanted to get the layout sized and mark all the holes as well.

I then punched all the holes and took it over to the Atlas drill press. I drilled all the holes and also gave them a chamfer to avoid any interference when placing burrs on the rack.

It was now time to weld the holder on the rack. I gave it a couple of tack welds and finished the welds off.

I cleaned up my welds and prepped the rack for painting by taping the holder. After the paint cured, I removed the tape and mounted it to my wall.

I painted some flat magnets black off camera and placed them under the rack besides the die grinder holder. They will hold the die grinder’s wrenches. Magnets are so underrated in my opinion.

I then placed all my Benchmark Abrasive Burrs, End Brushes, and Wire Wheels on it.

It looks awesome and I’m super excited that my shop is getting more and more organized.

I can’t wait for the next project. I can’t give any hints because I want it to be a surprise!

Be sure to check the links below for the Burrs, End Brushes, and Wire Wheels I used from Benchmark Abrasives! Until next time, have a great day!

Episode Benchmark Abrasive Products:

• 1″ Crimped Wire End Brush Die
• 3/4″ Knot Wire End Brush
• 3/4″ Crimped Wire End Brush Die
• 3″ Mounted Crimped Wire Wheel
• 2 1/2″ Mounted Crimped Wire Wheel
• 1 1/2″ Mounted Crimped Wire Wheel
• Cylindrical Shape Premium Double Cut Burr
• Cylindrical Shape End Cut Premium Double Cut Burr
• Ball Shape Premium Double Cut Burr
• Oval/Egg Shape Premium Shape Double Cut Burr
• Tree Shape Round Nose Premium Double Cut Burr
• 60-degree Countersink Premium Double Cut Burr
• 90-degree Countersink Premium Double Cut Burr
• Pointed Cone Shape Premium Double Cut Burr

Other Benchmark Abrasive Products:

• Cut, Grind, Finish! All-In-One Variety Pack
• 4-1/2″ x 7/8″ T27 Zirconia High Density Flap Disc – Mixed Grit 10
• 4-1/2″ x 7/8″ T29 Zirconia High Density Flap Disc – Mixed Grit 10
• 4-1/2″ x .040 x 7/8″ T1 High Performance 4X Ceramic Cutting Wheels
• 4-1/2″ x .040 x 7/8″ T27 High Performance 4X Ceramic Cutting Wheels 
• 4″ Standard Twist Knot Wire Wheel – Carbon Steel
• 4″ Stringer Bead Wire Wheel – Carbon Steel

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Materials Used: 

• Rustoleum’s Semi-Gloss Black General Purpose Spray Paint and primer. 
• 1/4″ Angled Steel
• Utility Wall Holder Hooks
• Neodymium Disc Magnets

Tools Used: (Affiliate Links)

• Evolution S380 CPS
• Husky 200 PSI – 27 Gallon Oil Free Compressor
•  Ridgid R4222 Miter Saw
• Dremel Platinum Edition 4000
• SolidWork Safety Goggles (They work with eyeglasses)
• 3M Resperator
• Benchmark Abrasives 4.5″ x 7/8″ 60 grit Flap Disc & 4-1/2″ x .040 x 7/8″ T27 High Performance 4X Ceramic Cutting Wheels 
• Gooseneck Wrecking Bar
• Stanley 20oz Hammer
• 8oz Hammer
• 9″ Magnetic Bubble Level
• Nanpu Air Filtration System
• PrimeWeld Cut60 Plasma Cutter
• 90° Magnetic Squares (Not Shown)
• Hobart Welding Plyers
• Ridgid 18v Brushless Angle Grinder
• Markal 96006 – Markal Silver-Streak Holder w/Insert
• 200CF 75% Argon 25% CO2 Welding Gas Cylinder Tank
• Fire Extinguisher
• Hobart Nozzle Gel
• Magnetic Dish
• Spring Loaded Puncher Set
• Irwin 3/8-in Center Punch IRHT82538 (Not Shown)
• Miller Electric 229895 Gage (Not Shown)
• TILLMAN 1350XL Welding Gloves
• GUTIMORE MIG Welding Torch Holder
• Hobart IronMan 230 Mig Welder
• 3M Resperator Cartridges
• Acrylic markers
• Step Drill Bits
• Files
• PEC 7000-S-4 4 Pc 2″- 6″ Solid Square Set in Case
• Wixey Angle Gauge
• FastCap PSSR-16 16 Foot Pro Carpenter Standard Reverse Measuring Tapes
• The Ridgid Shopvac
• WORX WX065 Clamping Sawhorses with Bar Clamps
• Bessey Drill Press Vise
• Atlas Model 73 Drill Press (1945)
• Harbor Freight HERCULES Variable Speed Bench Grinder
• Harbor Freight 8″ MultiPurpose Scissors
• Harbor Freight Doyle 4 1/2″ Bench Vise
• Harbor Freight 50ft Pneumatic Hose Reel
• Harbor Freight Bar Clamps
• Harbor Freight HERCULES 13 Amp 4-1/2 in. to 6 in. Trigger Grip Angle Grinder