Parker Majestic #2 surface grinder

[akjeff]

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

Jealous here as well........in the nicest way possible! Whats the capacity of that grinder?

 

[DavidR8]

@akjeff it's a 6x18. Definitely large for a homeshop.
But smaller than the 8x24 Gallmeyer & Livingston 8x24" that I also have (for sale )

 

[akjeff]

@akjeff it's a 6x18. Definitely large for a homeshop.
But smaller than the 8x24 Gallmeyer & Livingston 8x24" that I also have (for sale )

Oh man don't tell me that! If it weren't for this covid crap, I'd be pondering a road trip to B.C. I'd love a 8x24! Though a 6x18 would be about perfect. That looks like a really nice machine.....good find!

 

[Dabbler]

very nice!

 

[middle.road]

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 younger than my Unisaw.
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You're too young to be using such a experienced machine of that vintage.
You'll need to ship it to Tennessee for gentler utilization, and a milder climate, it needs to enjoy it's retirement years.

Sweet bloody score!

 

[DavidR8]

You're too young to be using such a experienced machine of that vintage.
You'll need to ship it to Tennessee for gentler utilization, and a milder climate, it needs to enjoy it's retirement years.

Sweet bloody score!

Thanks mate! I have to concur. I am far too young and definitely not sufficiently experienced :O
If you cover shipping I’ll send the G&L to you


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[DavidR8]

Oh man don't tell me that! If it weren't for this covid crap, I'd be pondering a road trip to B.C. I'd love a 8x24! Though a 6x18 would be about perfect. That looks like a really nice machine.....good find!

You know you waaaaant it!

 

[Janderso]

Whew, 8x24 is a beast.
You’d almost have to have a need for it.

 

[DavidR8]

Whew, 8x24 is a beast.
You’d almost have to have a need for it.

It is a beast for sure. I think the two doors on the back weigh about as much as my lathe!


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[Dabbler]

You’d almost have to have a need for it.

I can think of several uses for it, but no room in my shop for one!