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I have been toying with the idea of adding a simple surface grinder to my small home shop. Don't ask me why, I just feel like I should have one. I've seen a few come up for sale locally that are fairly low priced - which might just be a clue that they are a mess.
In any case, I would not shy away from a bargain, even if it is a "project." Saying that, are there any particular brands or models of surface grinders that I should look at or stay away from? I would imagine that some of them, finding special replacement parts that aren't easily remade might be difficult.
Some of the brands I know about:
EDIT: It should be noted, my shop is small at 17x34 and a large portion of that is taken up my a 4x8 work table. Also it should be noted, that a completely manual grinder is fine, unless I find a smoking deal on an automatic one.
I should also add, I have an affinity for vintage machinery, ie circa WW2.
In any case, I would not shy away from a bargain, even if it is a "project." Saying that, are there any particular brands or models of surface grinders that I should look at or stay away from? I would imagine that some of them, finding special replacement parts that aren't easily remade might be difficult.
Some of the brands I know about:
- Parker Majestic
- Brown & Sharpe
- Hammond
- Clausing
- Harig
- Chevalier
- Acer
- Covel
- Gallmeyer & Livingston
EDIT: It should be noted, my shop is small at 17x34 and a large portion of that is taken up my a 4x8 work table. Also it should be noted, that a completely manual grinder is fine, unless I find a smoking deal on an automatic one.
I should also add, I have an affinity for vintage machinery, ie circa WW2.
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