Wilton Platen for a KMG???

[jll346]

Does anyone know where I could find a Wilton Square Wheel platen?? I want to order a new KMG but I really want the platen that comes on the Wilton Grinder. I was hoping to locate one and try to adapt it to the KMG. It has a 1.5" and a 3" contact wheel on it and can be rotated to use in multiple positions. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Luke Sheridan]

I've seen KMGs where Rob made a platen like that, you should call him up and see how much it would cost.

 

[Don Hanson III]

K&G and Sheffield use to have them, not sure now.

But like said above, I'd bet Rob would make one like that when you order your KMG.

 

[jll346]

Already asked. No go. I will have to keep searching.

 

[Don Hanson III]

I do like the swivel action and small/large wheels of the Wilton platen but I don't/didn't like the fact that the platen is wider than the 2" belts.

I'm sure a Wilton Platen can be had, will just take a little digging. They used to be very common.

 

[safta]

jantz supply sells wilton repair parts

http://www.jantzsupply.com/cartease...primary&string=Square Wheel&string2=Machinery

 

[jll346]

I do like the swivel action and small/large wheels of the Wilton platen but I don't/didn't like the fact that the platen is wider than the 2" belts.

I'm sure a Wilton Platen can be had, will just take a little digging. They used to be very common.

That is why I was hoping Rob could make me one but no such luck.

 

[Don Hanson III]

That is why I was hoping Rob could make me one but no such luck.

You can put a 1/4"-3/8" thick, 2" wide piece of steel or glass on the Wilton platen, this works pretty good.

 

[jll346]

Thanks for the tip.

 

[MeDoctor]

Here's a link to Ed Caffrey's brief article on his Wilton Square Wheel platen mods:

http://www.caffreyknives.net/wilton.htm

 

[jll346]

Here's a link to Ed Caffrey's brief article on his Wilton Square Wheel platen mods:

http://www.caffreyknives.net/wilton.htm

I bring up Ed's link of his custom KMG Platen every day and drool. What I would give????

 

[lizrules]

You might try Jantz Supply I believe they sell that platen. A bit pricey.

 

[A. Brett Schaller]

Tru-Grit sells the Wilton grinder. They don't list the platen specifically, but they've always been able to get me the parts I needed, even when not listed on the site.

It IS handy to be able to tilt the platen quickly and use the two wheels.

 

[jll346]

It IS handy to be able to tilt the platen quickly and use the two wheels.[/QUOTE]

That is why I want one like it.