No. There is a coolant made just for them though.
I use that. I found it at hobby lobby.

Hazie

I bought coolant specifically for the grinder. I will have to check the ingredients; possibly they are the same.

I bought my grinder second hand; it's an Inland Wizling grinder. I think it's one of the smaller ones. I LOVE my grinder. Not sure what I would buy if I had to replace it but would consider the Diamond Tech brand.

You want to look at replacement costs when you are choosing a grinder. I buy the Aaranku Twofer grinder bits because they are cheaper and are fine for what I do. You get two bits for the price of one made by Inland.

Thanks for the tip.

I tried to post to this earlier and I could not get the site to work for me.

I do not know about using anti freeze in grinders. I just ordered my first grinder two days ago. :^))

I do know Anti freeze is toxic to animals and children. Animals are drawn to it. I have heard it is sweet tasting. I would never use it in anything I was going to have my hands in or around my animals. I KNOW my kitties would try a taste. They like anything with drips.

I forgot to order the coolant so will be doing so. ASAP

Chris

I use the Inland Wizling too, and I love it, and I sure give it a workout! I get the 2fer bits too. The bit prices were one of the reasons I looked at inland first. Some grinders need real spendy bits, and I use a lot of bits.

Hazie

WHat about using the antifreeze that isn't toxic to animals?? Can't remember the name, but we use it in our vehicles.

Hazie (and others who have grinders) - how do you know when it's time to change the head? Hope to be getting one when my year end bonus comes in - holding out for both the $ AND the 40 off coupon at Hob Lob!

Pat

I use the coolant made for grinders also.
Pat, If your wheel is chipping alot, time to change..or re-adjust. You know to raise it as it gets worn, right? That way you're using the total surface of your grinding head.

Thanks for the suggestions.
Lori

Pat, you can feel the grit on the grinding bits. When it's smooth and you have to push hard to grind your glass, it's spent.

I usually lurk and spy here at all the beautiful things you all come up with, had to put in my .02 worth, I have not done any mosaics (yet) but have made stained glass for 27 years,I've owned the same grinder for 20 of those years and I never use a "coolant" Have tried it,and don't see any big difference,I personally think its another item for you to spend your money on!This same grinder went to school with me when I taught Stained Glass Classes for 7 years, with 10-15 people using it each semester . the grinder head has approx 8 levels of use on it(depending on the thickness of your glass .I start mine at the highest point and lower it as it wears. just use a pc of glass to determine the depth of the change. SO for what its worth-there you have it Great projects too Ladies (and guys if you are here too !)really enjoy looking at the vast creativity , its amazing what you can come up with .

I also use Diamond Coolant and have a Glastar All Star grinder and I love it!

Suzy, thanks for sharing that. I've had my grinder about a year and a half and didn't know about the grinder coolant until recently. I just bought some about 3 months ago. I change the water a lot so wondered about the cost of it. Good marketers can always find something to make us spend out money on.
What kind of grinder do you have?

I have a Glastar All Star too.

I have 2 - both Inland wizling , and the larger one . apparenty reliable huh , since they have lasted this long , just make sure to clean the glass out of it when done grinding , it will be the consistancy of cement if you let it dry ! I drain the water off , then use an old spatula to remove the glass, dumping it in to the garbage , don't want that in my drain .saw on Craigs list someone who is getting rid of all their glass and tools , several thousand $$ worth for a really great price , will be going there tomorrow to look-see and if all is cracked up to be - will have a new supply of glass to play with , have a couple of windows to make for My sons 1916 home.
Suzy