KMG questions

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

I have my small wheel attachment on the same tooling arm as my large contact wheel. I just flip it over to use the other attachment and it never seems to get in the way....just an idea for the future!

Thanks for the good idea I might try that. Less money to get into a small wheel attachment would be great!

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

No loctite here and no prolem.
Good purchase. :thumbup:

Cool... I didn't get any! I figured I might want to remove it in case I wanted to paint it or whatever. I did get some lock washers though, but as I just mentioned they are the wrong size.

 

[12345678910]

They are getting measured, I said guess because I've gotten the wrong parts for stuff before.

This is trip three to the hardware store for me for this, another 60 mile trip and it is about to start snowing. I don't mind, I'm really amped to finally get this, just want to be grinding tonight!

OK so I just got back from the hardware store and I got the WRONG bolts!

I just don't get it, the ones I thought were 1/4" are slightly bigger and the ones I thought were 1/2" are too big!
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What are they metric or something? They didn't have any 5/16" or 7/16" bolts...

It's hard thinking of everything, but at the price of gas, you could have had one of these already.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/6-Dial-Caliper/G9256

I like having a list planned out before I go or I will miss something for sure.

and whenever I gut screws, I get a bunch extra, eventually I can do projects direct from my inventory...

I think that rob thinks and works in inches, not metric.

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

It's hard thinking of everything, but at the price of gas, you could have had one of these already.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/6-Dial-Caliper/G9256

I like having a list planned out before I go or I will miss something for sure.

and whenever I gut screws, I get a bunch extra, eventually I can do projects direct from my inventory...

I think that rob thinks and works in inches, not metric.

True... I don't go out without a list, I measured everything 3 times also. I used to work in construction so I know how important planning and measuring are.

Yep, extras too.
I figure 1/4" across meant 1/4" bolt but that didn't work. I knew the 1/2" were too big but it was either that or 3/8" at the store and that was way off. I hope I don't have to order freakin' bolts!

No big deal, I e-mailed KMG and I'm sure they will be back with the info soon.



1234568910, Thanks for the help I appreciate any I can get!

 

[cpirtle]

I knew the 1/2" were too big but it was either that or 3/8" at the store and that was way off. I hope I don't have to order freakin' bolts!

Sorry but I think you need to find a better store

Not sure where you're going but do you have a Tractor Supply Company or Ace/True Value nearby? Any of them would have a better selection of hardware including Grade 5 and 8 usually. Anything worth doing right is at least worth Grade 5's

I'm still a bit confused though.. are you just looking for the bolts to attach it to a work surface? Those are the only screws for the grinder body that didn't come with mine, but I didn't buy the whole setup since I went with a 3ph/3hp Baldor.

If it's the mounting base and 1/2 is the best you can do, drill out the existing holes to a larger size.

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

Sorry but I think you need to find a better store

Not sure where you're going but do you have a Tractor Supply Company or Ace/True Value nearby? Any of them would have a better selection of hardware including Grade 5 and 8 usually. Anything worth doing right is at least worth Grade 5's

I'm still a bit confused though.. are you just looking for the bolts to attach it to a work surface? Those are the only screws for the grinder body that didn't come with mine, but I didn't buy the whole setup since I went with a 3ph/3hp Baldor.

If it's the mounting base and 1/2 is the best you can do, drill out the existing holes to a larger size.

There is an Ace nearby but they close at 5:30 and I didn't get done with work until around then. I'm going to try them tomorrow morning.

I have the correct bolts to attach it to my bench. I just need the ones to bolt it together.

Thanks Cpirtle for the help.

 

[cpirtle]

I have the correct bolts to attach it to my bench. I just need the ones to bolt it together.

No problem, just suprised that it didn't come assembled. Mine was boxed bolted to a piece of plywood 90% assembled. Maybe because it only had to ship 3 hours away or it's different when you buy the whole setup like you did.

After as many trips as you've made I would throw the whole shebang in your car and take it with you. Those stores always have someone anxious to help out with a project.

I'm sure Rob will get you squared away, they've always been great with my questions.

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

No problem, just suprised that it didn't come assembled. Mine was boxed bolted to a piece of plywood 90% assembled. Maybe because it only had to ship 3 hours away or it's different when you buy the whole setup like you did.

After as many trips as you've made I would throw the whole shebang in your car and take it with you. Those stores always have someone anxious to help out with a project.

I'm sure Rob will get you squared away, they've always been great with my questions.

I'm sure I'll get it figured out soon, I do wish such an expensive piece of equipment came with the bolts or at least a parts list.