Leveling a Surface Grinder

[Janderso]

I assumed most surface grinders had three footings.???
Getting equal pressure on each leg is pretty simple.
I got my B&S 618 Micromaster pretty close to level for the coolant flow to the reservoir.

 

[Pevehouse]

I assumed most surface grinders had three footings.???
Getting equal pressure on each leg is pretty simple.
I got my B&S 618 Micromaster pretty close to level for the coolant flow to the reservoir.

The Harig 618 has 4

 

[Janderso]

The Harig 618 has 4

Hugh, learned something new.
Makes it a bit more tricky.

 

[Pevehouse]

Hugh, learned something new.
Makes it a bit more tricky.

Yes sir. Mind if I ask you a few pointers on grinding wheels? I got a ton of them with these machines but really no clue what I got. Here’s a couple pics

 

[Pevehouse]

All of them just about is from carborundum abrasives

 

[Pevehouse]

These are for the Medina end grinder

 

[Cadillac]

Well, the table originally had regular V ways however I was given a roller kit for the machine from the guy I purchased it from. So it’s more of a roller way setup. I’m sure the same applies. Don’t want it moving around inadvertently

You would not want the table to move with something fixtured on the table and wheel running.

 

[akjeff]

The Harig 618 has 4

If you have the Harig manual, there's a procedure for leveling the grinder. You definitely want the machine level. Besides how it affects the grind, the oil system will thank you. There are "dams" at the ends of the V and flat ways, and if you're much out of level, oil will spill over and you'll not only have an oil system working improperly, you'll have a mess! Also make sure the four rubber isolation pads in the corners between the main casting and the base cabinet are in good shape.

If you don't have a manual, contact Jim here. https://harigtechsupport.com/
He'll email you a free one, if he has it in PDF form. There's a chance that he worked on your grinder when it was built. A wealth of knowledge, and a good source for hard to find parts. They may not be cheap, but he has them.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Yes sir. Mind if I ask you a few pointers on grinding wheels? I got a ton of them with these machines but really no clue what I got. Here’s a couple pics

Their all pretty much standard wheels you would find in any shop, I've used them all..

The blue will be your standard middle of the road grinding wheel for general work, the white is going to be a softer wheel and will run cooler but break down easier than the blue.

What you want to pay attention to is the grit and the wheel composition. There will be a code on the label, Im betting the blue is somewhere around a 46 in a vitrified bond denoted with a V. The white wheels are likely a more open bond .

This guy does a decent job of breaking things down.

 

[Pevehouse]

If you have the Harig manual, there's a procedure for leveling the grinder. You definitely want the machine level. Besides how it affects the grind, the oil system will thank you. There are "dams" at the ends of the V and flat ways, and if you're much out of level, oil will spill over and you'll not only have an oil system working improperly, you'll have a mess! Also make sure the four rubber isolation pads in the corners between the main casting and the base cabinet are in good shape.

If you don't have a manual, contact Jim here. https://harigtechsupport.com/
He'll email you a free one, if he has it in PDF form. There's a chance that he worked on your grinder when it was built. A wealth of knowledge, and a good source for hard to find parts. They may not be cheap, but he has them.

Thank you for responding. The insulator pads are in great shape. The overall machine is in great condition. I’m going to replace the oil lines while I have the table removed. There is one spot that has a litttle scoring on the flat way for the back and forth travel. Guessing the oiler was clogged on that side. I will contact your guy for the manual. I really appreciate your help