flat plate grinder????

[rustyrazor]

Hey gents. I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive 2x72 grinder to set up with a flat platen and square work rest that can be locked solidly so nothing moves. I currently have a bee metal grinder, and I love it however the flat plate is secured by threading in the center on a single point in the middle and will move/rotate off square when pressure is applied, throwing it out of true... this poses a problem for my accuracy and precesion, so i've decided to keep it for my hogging and handle work and get another inexpensive one dedicated to the task... any ideas? i have been using an old 2x42 but i just traded it off to a guy who's getting into making and needed something to learn on.

any help would be much appreciated.

 

[Lo/Rez]

Seeing as you're in Canada you could always check out TDM Grinders from Alberta. Google Sahtu Designs for the website.

 

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Hey gents. I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive 2x72 grinder to set up with a flat platen and square work rest that can be locked solidly so nothing moves.

I currently have a bee metal grinder and I love it however;
The flat plate is secured by threading in the center on a single point in the middle and will move/rotate off square when pressure is applied, throwing it out of true.

This poses a problem for my accuracy and precision, so I've decided to keep it for my hogging and handle work and get another inexpensive one dedicated to the task... any ideas?

I have been using an old 2x42 but i just traded it off to a guy who's getting into making and needed something to learn on.


Any help would be much appreciated.

I'm curious about this

I have the same and it's really stout in my experience


Which piece is moving, the flat platen, or the rest ?



You can also just use a heavy hex nut on the platen and a combination wrench.
My Canadian Tire wrenches are long - especially in that large size
(Those long wrenches are bit of a PITA in most situations, but I can definitely tighten it down so it will not move)

 

[Frank Niro]

Yes, I've done the same as the Count, but have also added an additional locking bolt. Yes, I never move it. The squareness was taken on a height of 1/2" to make sure I got what I want. That's a great grinder you have there, Bud.
Frank

 

[rustyrazor]

I agree it is a great grinder. variable speed and the whole nine... I thought I had adjusted everything I could without modifying it and tapping/drilling a few more things on to it. i'll take a second look at it, but I really like the ability to play with the angles when I unlock it too... that's why I was thinking of a dedicated one. still undecided just checking options at this point.


thanks