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Thread: Waldown tool post grinder
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16th May 2011, 07:20 PM #1Most Valued Member
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Waldown tool post grinder
Maybe BT doesnt have one of these?
Its a little on the big side for my lathe, but I think I can make it work.
I've never seen one like it and can't find any info on them. Has anyone seen a tool post grinder with a slide on it? Best estimate of the angle is 12 degree off vertical.
Thanks to Ray for the tip
Stuart
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16th May 2011, 09:03 PM #2
Hi Stuart,
Nice pick up, I think Bob has a Dumore, a bit smaller maybe. But Alan (C-47) has a Waldown.
So this is what it should look like when cleaned up..
That's a picture of C-47's Waldown.
Not being familiar with TPG's Is it normal, to NOT have guarding on the wheel?
I notice yours has a guard.
Regards
Ray
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16th May 2011, 09:16 PM #3Senior Member
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I have the South Bend version tool post grinder. It looks similar to yours. From what i have read the only difference in the models is the thickness of the spacer under the grinder to get the correct lathe centerline...Bob
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16th May 2011, 09:59 PM #4Senior Member
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Stuart,
According to the Waldown Product Manual that came with my unit yours is listed as a C-3 model for lathes with 600mm + swing. If you need a scan of the parts listing I can try, however the quality is not great. Alan.
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16th May 2011, 10:22 PM #5Most Valued Member
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AABob,
Mine has a vertical slide, so center height should be easy fixed. Does yours have a slide?
Alan,
So it is a "little" on the large side then lol Anything aboout what the vertical slide is needed for?(I'm guessing it could be used for very fine feeds)
Yes please, as far as quality goes I have nothing ATM, so anything will be an improvement. I did find one page online that said Brobo own Waldown now and had sent a manual when asked. I'm going to try them if I can get their webpage to load properly.
Thanks guys
Stuart
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16th May 2011, 10:27 PM #6Senior Member
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16th May 2011, 10:56 PM #7.
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Stuart,
Mine is a Dumore 44. Smaller than Alan's Waldown and would be dwarfed by your machine. I saw one like your's at Bill's Machinery over here. From memory, it had a one horse 3 phase motor. Looked like something you'd use to drive a cement mixer !
I haven't yet got the hang of mine. I might have to lean on Alan for a few lessons.
I'd been told by a bloke at Hughan's Saw Service, WA agents for Brobo, that production of TPGs had ceased a few years ago. I might be able to find a brochure showing their range of grinders including the TPGs.
BT
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16th May 2011, 10:58 PM #8Dave J Guest
I didn't realise it was on a angle in the email photo.
I hope someone sheds some light on this as I would be interested in knowing what the slide is for.
John Stevenson or Forrest Addy have been in the game a long time, it might be worth asking either one of them?
Dave
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16th May 2011, 11:01 PM #9Dave J Guest
If the slide was for height adjustment, you would think it would be vertical not angled.
Dave
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16th May 2011, 11:29 PM #10.
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1997 Brobo Waldown Brochure
A few photos.
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16th May 2011, 11:38 PM #11Most Valued Member
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16th May 2011, 11:50 PM #12Most Valued Member
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Well there it is. hieght it is
AAbob has sent me some scans that show a flat belt, mine has a Vee belt.
Thanks for the Scans BT.
I'm having a little trouble keeping up tonight.
Now I just have to pick up an internal spindle kit lol
Stuart
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17th May 2011, 11:11 AM #13Most Valued Member
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After taking some measuremetns this morning it looks like my grinder is the C2. It has a 0.75hp motor and a single vee belt, so its a little different from BT's scans.
Thanks guys
Stuart
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18th May 2011, 01:16 AM #14Most Valued Member
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that first picture
im not shore if grinders and lathes should go together.
i thought they would be handy and ive been thinking about
one but that first photo reminds me i don't think they should
even be in the same room together.all that abrasive dust covering the lathe and the
lathe vibration effecting the grinder.
on the other hand i suppose a tool post grinder wouldn't throw out that much sparks ect.
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18th May 2011, 01:24 AM #15.
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Aaron,
The wheel dust goes everywhere. Dressing the wheel creates the most dust. Every thing needs to be covered. I have found a $1.50 plastic drop sheet works well.
BT
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