The discussion revolves around the feasibility and implications of using a grinder flange pair with a 3/8" x 24UNF thread instead of the more common M10 x 1.5 thread. Participants explore the technical challenges and potential modifications needed for adapting a drill to function as a grinder.
Participants generally express skepticism about the practicality of using a 3/8" x 24UNF thread for grinder applications, with multiple competing views on the feasibility of adapting a drill for this purpose. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to achieve the desired functionality.
Limitations include the lack of consensus on the effectiveness of proposed modifications and the potential risks associated with using inappropriate threading for grinder applications.
Need arose in making one of most common drill (here is mine) with 3/8" 24UNF shaft connector to function as grinder being able to use every kind of disc: cutting, grinding, wire disc, mounted straight onto itBaluncore said:If you have not found one yet, I think it is most unlikely.
Can you better describe exactly what you are trying to do?
24 TPI is a very fine thread for use on such a large flange nut, and it will almost certainly over-tighten in use and become locked solid. You will probably then break the locking mechanism while trying to undo the flange nut.
To remove a jammed abrasive disc from a grinder, heat the nut and disc with a flame. At about 150 °C, the polymer binder in the disc will collapse, so it can be undone easily.
Some adaptors are available for M14 and M10, to fit a 3-jaw chuck or an extender to an angle grinder. You might fabricate a similar adaptor for your application. Take care.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/394148756308
This one has a 3/8" UNF.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/374202960408
But your drill may only have thrust bearings, which will not work for radial loads like a grinder experiences...abdulbadii said:making one of most common drill (here is mine) with 3/8" 24UNF shaft connector to function as grinder