Parker Majestic #2 surface grinder

[DavidR8]

I had the opportunity to inspect the Parker Majestic today.
It's dirty but seems very sound. The controls are butter smooth. I could not power it up unfortunately so I'm taking a bit of a leap of faith.
I'm relieved that its 220/440v 3-phase so I can power it with a VFD off my 220v 1-phase service.
Edit - Parker Majestic tells me according to the serial number this machine was made in 1963. Which makes it only a few years older than my Unisaw.

 

[NCjeeper]

Lift the table up and check the ways.

 

[Lo-Fi]

Love it, looking forward to seeing your progress getting to grips with it.

 

[DavidR8]

I did lift either end to take a peek. It was 100 times cleaner underneath. The ways are covered with teflon (Rulon?) which was in excellent condition.

 

[aliva]

I wish I had room for a grinder like that

 

[DavidR8]

I wish I had room for a grinder like that

It's certainly larger than ideal for my space but the price was right. It's about 4' square

 

[Janderso]

David,
Surface grinders can be very useful.
My problem is time. I have projects that require time that would include my SG.
I did reduce a shim for one of the guys at work by .0015". The guys were pretty impressed I could do it.
You can dial in tenths.
Oh, by the way, you do suck.

 

[DavidR8]

David,
Surface grinders can be very useful.
My problem is time. I have projects that require time that would include my SG.
I did reduce a shim for one of the guys at work by .0015". The guys were pretty impressed I could do it.
You can dial in tenths.
Oh, by the way, you do suck.

Thanks Jeff, I am excited about embarking on another new learning path.
I think this is new learning path number 473 in the last year or so

 

[NC Rick]

I'm not saying a thing. I am too envious.

 

[DavidR8]

I'm not saying a thing. I am too envious.

I feel incredibly lucky Rick... and the seller is such a nice fellow... he made it a habit to hire only inexperienced folks and teach them. That spoke to me.