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I could mention the one that I got for free that is just like Jeff's, but that would be even meaner ---
you got me beat. my okamoto automatic grinder cost 2 cases of budweiser (cold)
I could mention the one that I got for free that is just like Jeff's, but that would be even meaner ---
I think I have you beat; I got my 6 X 18 B&S Micromaster for free, only had to go to near Fremont to pick it up.you got me beat. my okamoto automatic grinder cost 2 cases of budweiser (cold)
That nut is about as worn as worn gets!
I sharpen a lot of wood working cutters--hss, stellite, and carbide--with this grinder.
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I have one I'll sell you for 400 with a mag chuck.It's a slippery slope. I thought all I needed was a lathe and a mill. And a cut-off bandsaw. And a bench grinder. And a TIG welder......
You get the picture. If I could find a surface grinder for $300, I'd get my wallet out before they change their mind.
And yes, you'll need a mag chuck.
Your right about the guard being modified. Attached is a sales brochure from 1965. Note the low section of the guard is only a few inches lower than the ends. It may have been modified to accommodate a different style chuck. The chuck on my MG has the factory "Sanford" label on the front and the on/off lever on the right end. The chuck has the on/off lever on the front where it may have been difficult to access with the higher guard.Found this Sanford 6x12 just 15min from my house a couple of weeks ago and scooped it up. I think its an MG but it doesn't specify the model on the column like projectnut's a few posts above.
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Like most of your finds: this one was dirty and had quite a bit of crud and plugged oil galleries. I wanted to do a full strip and refinish, but for now I just thoroughly cleaned it, blew out the ports (shot 1" slugs out of a couple), and cleaned/stoned the ways. Everything is really smooth and motor is decent - only problem is the extremely worn cross-feed nut & leadscrew: but that's fixable.
I have yet to find a picture of one which has the full wrap-around guard. Someone hacked in a crooked opening in the guard so they could more easily operate the chuck. I milled it square so its a bit more presentable. Should be a good addition to the shop.