Gallmeyer & Livingston model 20 Surface Grinder Manual

[B2]

Hi Folks,

I maybe getting an old, but what looks like a very good condition Gallmeyer & Livingston model 20 Surface Grinder.
(6 x 18") table with magnetic chuck.

Should I?

Anyone have a manual.

The best I can tell this is a machine that was made around 1970. It is all cast iron, one piece, big, and weights in at about 2000#. The motor looks like new, but has a '93 written on it. So I assume it was a replacement. Also, it was pulled from a working shop years ago and never used since then. No obvious rust. All three axes handles rotate smoothly. I failed to check the spindle which may have been a big mistake on my part.

Any information would be appreciated. I could not find much on the web.

 

[mmcmdl]

I ran a larger G and L surface grinder back in the 80s . Nice machine but we gravitated to the Okamotos and Brown and Sharps only because they were newer . Never had issues with the G & L though . Big machine , maybe 12" x 36" table .

 

[benmychree]

The spindle bearings should be examined for noise/roughness, maybe end play, if not good, may be expensive to fix.

 

[OTmachine]

Good machine! Ran one in the late ‘70s. As stated, spindle bearings can be an issue.

 

[B2]

Thanks Guys. Can one find parts if the spindle or its bears are worn?

 

[Liljoebrshooter]

You can find the bearings probably but you most likely won't like the price of them.
Joe