Ebay Tool Post Grinder

[Janderso]

Does anyone have experience with this?
I have a CXA lathe but I bet I could make it work.

I'd rather have new than some clapped out Dumore for more money.

Tool post grinder BXA Clausing South Bend Logan Atlas Lathe | eBay

This compact grinder has many uses. These are just a few of the uses. The grinder is accurate and simple to mount. I hand build your tools. • Smooth running 1/4 hp, 10,000 - 30,000 rpm variable speed motor provides plenty of power for grinding hardened steel parts.

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[davidpbest]

Interesting - I don't have any experience with that type, but it is interesting. Looks like a woodworking router adapted to the BXA. My concern would be runout. Most "precision" units have belt drives to a separate spindle with precision high speed bearings - this eliminates vibration and ensures good runout on the grinder spindle. I'll be interested to read other comments about this setup.

 

[Winegrower]

I would think you could make an adapter like this and try it yourself. Probably make some quick fixture just to try it out.

 

[davidpbest]

Plenty of videos on adapting a die grinder to a tool post here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=toolpost+grinder+die+grinder

 

[benmychree]

It looks to me as being of limited usefulness, can't use large wheels, if using extended shank mounted wheels for such jobs as regrinding chuck jaws, excessive vibration and resultant poor finish and wheel breakdown is likely.
I have to agree that an old Dumore would be a better investment.

 

[Janderso]

OK, I'll chuck that idea in the round bin.