How to Use an Angle Grinder to Remove Thinset
Using power tools greatly increases a worker's efficiency. Tasks that take hours to complete by hand may be accomplished in much less time by a worker with an electric or pneumatic tool. Removing Thinset by hand requires chipping it away with a hammer and chisel. This can be a laborious, time-consuming process when cleaning a large area. Removing Thinset with an angle grinder requires neither special skill nor strength, and workers comfortable using power tools can quickly learn the required technique.
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Install an abrasive grinding disk if one is not already attached to the grinder: Grinders vary by manufacturer, so consult your owner's manual for instructions on installing a disk.
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Turn on the grinder and grasp it with one hand on the handle and the other hand on the body of the grinder.
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Hold the grind wheel against the surface you want to clean and move the grinder slowly across it as the grinding wheel sands away the Thinset: Don't press the grinder or you might damage your surface. Turn off the grinder and set it aside after you have cleared the Thinset away.
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Brush off any dust left by the Thinset.
References
- "The Complete Guide to Home Carpentry"; The Home Depot; 2000
Tips
- Wear protective goggles when removing Thinset.
Writer Bio
Robert C. Young began writing professionally in 1989 as a copywriter for an advertising specialty company. From 2000 to 2007 he operated a real-estate development and construction company. His work has been published online at SFGate and various other websites. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in economics from Georgia State University.
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