Thread: Macson Double Ended Grinder

I agree with .RC. He's got a pink lathe so he would not speak with forked tongue .

Dean

Graeme Thanks for the info, 1937...wow, didn't think it would date back that far. Any chance you could scan the page for me.

I haven't checked the motor plate yet, so it will be interesting to see if it is 2HP (I will check that tomorrow). The tool rests definitely aren't original.

Camo[/QUOTE

Sorry I forgot to reply! More than happy to scan that page for you. Also I forgot to mention that in another cat.. I found an explanation of the two speeds ( may be I'm the only one that didn't know!!) The slow speed is for when the wheels are new and high speed for worn wheels!! I have worked in many shops with large grinders over the years and don't remember the speed ever being changed!? Graeme Edit Three markets in three days takes it's toll.

Originally Posted by anglesmith

Graeme Thanks for the info, 1937...wow, didn't think it would date back that far. Any chance you could scan the page for me.

I haven't checked the motor plate yet, so it will be interesting to see if it is 2HP (I will check that tomorrow). The tool rests definitely aren't original.

Camo[/QUOTE

Sorry I forgot to reply! More than happy to scan that page for you. Also I forgot to mention that in another cat.. I found an explanation of the two speeds ( may be I'm the only one that didn't know!!) The slow speed is for when the wheels are new and high speed for worn wheels!! I have worked in many shops with large grinders over the years and don't remember the speed ever being changed!? Graeme Edit Three markets in three days takes it's toll.

looking forward to the scan. I wondered why two speeds, thanks for the information!!

Cheers,

Camo

Camo, I've used several of these over the years, they can take off material and skin very quickly if you lean into it. DAMHIKT.
Make sure that the rest is kept close 2-3mm max. as I have had material grabbed and jammed in between the stone and rest in my younger days.
Kryn

Originally Posted by KBs PensNmore

Camo, I've used several of these over the years, they can take off material and skin very quickly if you lean into it. DAMHIKT.
Make sure that the rest is kept close 2-3mm max. as I have had material grabbed and jammed in between the stone and rest in my younger days.
Kryn

Kryn,

Thanks for the reply. Thanks for the heads up regarding the rest positioning. I am aware of the dangers, but it's always good to get a bit of a reminder, and I will be checking everything carefully before it goes into service, and I have some thick Perspex which I will be making some guards out of.

Cheers,

Camo

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Camoz,
A great grinder you have, many years ago we had four of these in a non ferrous foundry business, ours were the 12" & 14" models. They sure can remove heaps of material and as Kryn has suggested make sure you have the tool post adjusted real close to the wheel 2mm and done up tight as they can snatch the work in a millisecond.These are serious powerful grinders. Always grind with a pair of fully shielded safety glasses /full face shield on as they put out a lot of dust and it builds up. If you do a lot of grinding clean out the buildup that collects on the back of the guard as it will eventually build up enough to fall off and it is like a bomb going off. I had to take quite a few of our workers to the hospital to have debris removed from their face and eyes over the years because they did not wear the safety gear or clean the buildup out. As to the bearings I only ever had to replace one in 20 years of constant use and I cannot recall the style. If it was my grinder I would do a bit more research and find out the correct one as you will only do it once and the machine will last several lifetimes.
Bob