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    Default 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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    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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    Cool

    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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    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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    AABob,
    Mine has a vertical slide, so center height should be easy fixed. Does yours have a slide?
    Quote Originally Posted by C-47 View Post
    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.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Stustoys View Post
    AABob,
    Mine has a vertical slide, so center height should be easy fixed. Does yours have a slide?


    Thanks guys

    Stuart
    I missed that part when i first replied. No mine uses thick spacers. The slide is great for lining it up perfect...Bob

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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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    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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    If the slide was for height adjustment, you would think it would be vertical not angled.

    Dave

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    Default 1997 Brobo Waldown Brochure

    A few photos.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave J View Post
    If the slide was for height adjustment, you would think it would be vertical not angled.

    Dave
    Thats why I was thinking feed. But the amount of feed would vari with height above/below center, wheel Dia and work Dia. So it would be more "guess work" than "feed".

    Stuart

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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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    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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    Default 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.


    Quote Originally Posted by Anorak Bob View Post
    A few photos.

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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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