New shop toy (weighing in at a measly 1,2t)

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Since I somehow went from making knifes with limited tools to collecting machinery (and making only few knives ;)) I definitely "needed" a surface grinder for my collection aka shop.

I was looking into some smaller models, but because everybody can fit them into their shop somehow prices are quite high.
Coincidentally I ran into this one, which obviously doesn't fit in everyones workshop. So I got it for a very reasonable price (a little less and I would have had to feel guilty :D)

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It's a Jung G60 surface grinder made in the 1950s, original paint, 50cmx20cm magnetic chuck, hydraulic feed (x and y axis) and 10 different grinding wheels. I first thougth about a belt conversion but seing the machine up close made me decide not to. It would be almost a sacrileg to modify this pristine grinder.

With a little sweat and help of my family I was able to get it into my shop. Had to move a few things around and throw a couple others out, but now it sits comfortably with enough space around it.

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And as I could sit in front of it for hours watching it grind away, I made a little video for you to enjoy as well :D.

http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x302/bullet1011/?action=view&current=DSCF2001_xvid.flv

I can't wait to get started on some folder projects, as I forged a good amount of san mai and three layer billets with my power hammer. Now they're all going to be flat in no time :).

Best regards

Marcus
 
Thanks a lot guys, I'm still excited as hell :D .

The floor is 40 cm of reinforced concrete, it should be able to bear the weight :). A friend with a forklift got it of the pallete and then I moved it around on one of these lifting carts. But first I had to make four huge screws so I could jack up the machine (there is a hole each corner of the stand just for that purpose). You can see them in the second picture.

Regarding the chainsaws I think we have at least 10 Stihls ranging from really tiny ones to some scary big ones. But that's because my parents run a gardening and landscaping company. I just bit by bit sneaked all my machines in there, so now you would think we have a metalworking business :D.

Had to leave home for university for the last 5 days, so I can't wait to get back in the shop. It was heartwretching that I got to set it up and had to leave right away without getting to actually play with it. But I guess it'll be so much more fun when I get back tomorrow :) .

Best regards

Marcus
 
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