Cleaned up an old wedge

I’ve got several old wedges from my father that are all mushroomed over from use. I know they aren’t safe to use like that so I mounted one in the vice and got out my cheap Harbor Freight angle grinder. It did a good job of cleaning it up.



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My wedges are mushroomed like that. No grinder. I'll have to put one on my Christmas list.

 

I’ve done the same with sone of mine that came from an uncle. Also used the cheapie HF grinder, the one that’s always on sale for $9.99. It’s a POS, but it always grinds what I need it to.


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Curious what's the safety issue when they are mushroomed?...chunks flying off?

 

Yes, pieces can break off and fly like a bullet.


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I have several wedges that have had brittle heads on them. After a number of heavy sessions I clean any cracked or mushroomed metal away and then pre heat the head with a weed burner. Then weld the heads up with heavy beads. Allow to cool slowly and then reshape the heads with a grinder. I have kept a number of them going for years this way. Always a good practice to wear goggles or safety glasses while splitting, especially with wedges!