Thread: Hand cranked grinder able to take 8"wheel

Hello Barnettm. Welcome to the forum. Australia is a big place care to narrow down where u are so we can help?

eBay , on line tool dealers etc

Welcome to the forum.

I've not seen a hand cranked grinder as big as 8", doesn't mean they don't exist......but, I'd consider making a treadle driven grinder for a stone that size. Lot of extra momentum compared to a 4" grinder and they can be a bit of a problem if you fail the coordination test.

I would imagine you could fit an 8" wheel on most vintage grinders, I had one on mine for a while.

Don't buy a new hand grinder, trust me.

Originally Posted by snafuspyramid

I would imagine you could fit an 8" wheel on most vintage grinders, I had one on mine for a while.

Don't buy a new hand grinder, trust me.

Thanks all for the responses to me request for a hand cranked grinder capable of fitting an 8"wheel.

So far have not been able to locate a vintage grinder, I am told they are around so any information locating one would be greatly appreciated.

I think you mean one of these ?


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There's three on ebay (oz) at the moment ... one in mandurah ... all say "local pickup" but that doesn't guarantee they won't post.

If someone wants the mandurah one, I could pick it up for them + send on ... god knows I need to get posting stuff.

Actually ... looking at it ... I went out and picked up the breast drill I have ... I thought they were the same brand, but no.

However ... a breast drill might make for a good grinder project ???

One cog has 12 teeth, the other 36.

... maybe not so good ... my hand grinder turns at 12:1 ratio.

Cheers,
Paul

I wonder what it would cost to get these gears laser cut? (Hand Cranked Grinder: Disassembly « A Blog Devoted to my Many Hobbies)

This one is local to me. Could pick up and post to you if need be.

I would ask the measurement from the centre of the wheel to the cast leg that rests on the bench. If its greater than 4 inches then you re in business.

Other good questions i've found are does it turn freely and also are they willing to take off the existing wheel to decrease weight for postage.

Here's a type I haven't seen before ...

Hand cranked grinders - by lwllms @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community

Buy this you know you want to

I see your American Grinder Co, and I raise you ...

Antique Henry Boker Hand Operated Crank Knife Sharpener Wheel Grinder | eBay

Ouch

Originally Posted by pmcgee

I see your American Grinder Co, and I raise you ...

Antique Henry Boker Hand Operated Crank Knife Sharpener Wheel Grinder | eBay

Wow I sort of want that. Lovely machine. Henry Boker made amazing tools, including my razor. Perhaps a bit much for a hand-cranked grinder though - you'll be adding at least $50 for a tool rest.

I found my grinder by putting up a post in the "wanted to buy" section. I recommend the same to OP if he or she is still looking.

Originally Posted by snafuspyramid

- you'll be adding at least $50 for a tool rest.

This is a nice tool-rest ... Grinding by Hand – The Old-Fashioned Way | Custom Built Furniture by Jeffrey Zens

(Changing times ... December 2009 ... December | 2009 | Custom Built Furniture by Jeffrey Zens )

9 minutes after i emailed Mr Zens he sent me a nice email and the plans for the grinder rest.