Magnetic Table? Can I make One?

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Dezmond

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Hey Guys and Gals!!!

Looking to make a Magnetic Table.... Any ideas? I have a cool idea for a surface grinder and need to make about a 4"x18" table....

Thanks..

Oh Ya BTW... Started the Hydraulic Press build as well. Like Mr. Flemings but different... I will be posting a WIP shortly...

Dezi
 
I don't see why not. Basically its a steel platen with electromagnets in it.

Larry
Tinkerer
 
You might look at what Travis Wurtz has done for his surface grinding attachment. It look
like he's made the magnetic plate himself.
 
I agree with Dan have a look at the TW90

It look like it's just a block of steel with slots & magnets

The largest magnets I've found are too small though
1/4 by 1/4 by 3" at 3 or 4$ each

I would guess with that large of a table you are at at least 2 to $300 in magnets alone.

Looking for a used surface grinder magnet may be a much better way to go.

The imports are already in that range

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=489&PMITEM=285-0310
 
i think you would be better off buying one since making it might cost even more in time and labor. do a search for magnetic chucks and see what you can find on line.
 
I have regularly bought Brown & Sharpe, 6X3" magnetic blocks for $20 on ebay. The 6X18" plates go for from $50 to $200. Check Craig's list and the traders,too.

A few years back, I bought an electromagnetic chuck/plate from a surplus house in Richmond. It had the driver/controller, all wiring and switch boxes, and the 18X36" plate. All for $200.
I traded it to a fellow who ran a machine shop for an elephant tusk. We both made out on that trade.
 
Dezmond said:
Hey Guys and Gals!!!

Looking to make a Magnetic Table.... Any ideas? I have a cool idea for a surface grinder and need to make about a 4"x18" table....

Thanks..


Dezi
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Look around for machine shop auctions, or used machine tool dealers. They might have a junk surface grinder that still has a working chuck.
 
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