11-23-2014, 06:01 PM
I like what I see there Darren! You should check the imprint on the table with a tape measure to be sure it was a 6x18" magnetic chuck that was on it, then go looking for one. I don't know if the control on the machine can handle an electric mag chuck control, so if not you'd be looking for a permanent magnet chuck like mine.
The wheel that came with it should be tossed, too dangerous to even try spinning it up with that big gash in it. Start with a Norton 32A-46VBE or similar. The machine appears to be able to take up to 8" wheels, so check the guard for that. I say that because the mounting arbor on it looks larger than the ones used for the more common 7" wheels. Keep an eye open for additional arbors, I have about 13 of them now. With wheels always mounted and ready to change, you can skip dressing a wheel for roughing, and only have to dress off .001" to .003" for finishing cuts.
I used mine today for squaring up a block of 4142 steel for a part I started making for David A. (dallen), and what a joy it is to have a surface grinder!
Congratulations for getting it to your shop!
The wheel that came with it should be tossed, too dangerous to even try spinning it up with that big gash in it. Start with a Norton 32A-46VBE or similar. The machine appears to be able to take up to 8" wheels, so check the guard for that. I say that because the mounting arbor on it looks larger than the ones used for the more common 7" wheels. Keep an eye open for additional arbors, I have about 13 of them now. With wheels always mounted and ready to change, you can skip dressing a wheel for roughing, and only have to dress off .001" to .003" for finishing cuts.
I used mine today for squaring up a block of 4142 steel for a part I started making for David A. (dallen), and what a joy it is to have a surface grinder!
Congratulations for getting it to your shop!