Grinder problems

by Marti
(Franklin, IN )

Lately I am having problems with my grinder, or maybe type of glass. I am working on a small panel, however I have changed the water in the grinder twice because sand getting all over my grinder bit. My glass is real rough on the edges, so I changed the position of the bit twice now. I don't know if it is the glass, the bit or am I trying to take off too much glass at a time. Solutions anyone?

Answer

It sounds like you need a new grinder bit or you are using a coarse bit rather than the regular bit. Before you go out and buy a new bit though, take the bit off of your grinder and scrub it with a toothbrush in warm soapy water. Put it back on in the next position up from where it was before you took it off and see if that helps.