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I agree, it's oversized, and will never work. The entire surface needs to be true, and with that large a chuck anything past it's table movement will be out of true.
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Wachuko's Boyar-Schultz Six-Twelve Surface Grinder
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You asked for chuck recommendations. Walker Magnetics is a long standing and well thought of USA (still, I think) brand.
They have permanent magnet types ($$$) as well as electro magnet types ($$$$) which also require a controller (more $$$).
Be aware that there are "fine pole" types and "less fine pole" types. The new one you bought is a very fine pole type. The different pole spacings are for a purpose. You may want one of each. I suggest you do your own research regarding pole spacing, because I'm not an expert. Here's a start:
Regarding the one you bought, I have no basis to complain except the size. You could probably be quite satisfied with an import chuck. Shop around the usual suspects.
I think we have some very knowledgeable experienced grinder hands on H-M, but I haven't noticed them inserting themselves here yet.
In closing, I want to emphasize how important it is to get the automatic lube system completely operational. That flow of lube keeps the grit from getting into where damage can be done.
www.walkermagnet.com
They have permanent magnet types ($$$) as well as electro magnet types ($$$$) which also require a controller (more $$$).
Be aware that there are "fine pole" types and "less fine pole" types. The new one you bought is a very fine pole type. The different pole spacings are for a purpose. You may want one of each. I suggest you do your own research regarding pole spacing, because I'm not an expert. Here's a start:
Regarding the one you bought, I have no basis to complain except the size. You could probably be quite satisfied with an import chuck. Shop around the usual suspects.
I think we have some very knowledgeable experienced grinder hands on H-M, but I haven't noticed them inserting themselves here yet.
In closing, I want to emphasize how important it is to get the automatic lube system completely operational. That flow of lube keeps the grit from getting into where damage can be done.
Rectangular Grinding Chucks - Walker Magnetics
www.walkermagnet.com
I’ve rebuilt three mag chucks all perm magnets. Once cleaned up I only put some good grease on all moving parts. All mags move and work perfectly. I personally would just clean up and use grease.
having a fine pole and a reg pole chuck is good. One is for thinner materials. Is the chuck you currently have a 6x16. I noticed it’s relieved around the whole chuck acouple inches?
having a fine pole and a reg pole chuck is good. One is for thinner materials. Is the chuck you currently have a 6x16. I noticed it’s relieved around the whole chuck acouple inches?
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I have a deluxe and it has chrome resettable dials on the hand wheels.
That’s the only difference.
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I was looking at the brochure and looks like the Deluxe also has different saddle ways and a 1hp motor instead of the 3/4HP motor in the standard. So mine is definitely a Standard model.
Here, from the brochure:
Equipment furnished with Deluxe model, includes heavy duty cabinet base with welded structural steel inner frame, tool steel saddle ways, automatic oiling system, 1 H.P. T.E.B.B.spindle motor, zero setting slip rings on cross feed and elevating handwheels, mounted work light, table stops, cross feeding screw, starting switch, wheel adapter, wheel wrench, wheel puller, 8" wheel guard, 7"x1⁄2"x 1-1/4" grinding wheel, and instruction manual
Equipment furnished with Standard models includes heavy duty cabinet base with welded structural steel inner frame (furnished with hydraulic model only, hand feed model has standard cabinet base), 3⁄4 H.P. spindle motor, cross feed binding screw, starting switch, wheel adapter, wheel wrench, wheel puller, 8" wheel guard, 7"x1/2"x 1-1⁄4" grinding wheel, and instruction manual.
Also, actual travel for all models seems to be 7" on the cross feed and 13" longitudinal
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That was a good thread to read. Thank you. They also provide a link to a chuck that has both fine and less fine poles.You asked for chuck recommendations. Walker Magnetics is a long standing and well thought of USA (still, I think) brand.
They have permanent magnet types ($$$) as well as electro magnet types ($$$$) which also require a controller (more $$$).
Be aware that there are "fine pole" types and "less fine pole" types. The new one you bought is a very fine pole type. The different pole spacings are for a purpose. You may want one of each. I suggest you do your own research regarding pole spacing, because I'm not an expert. Here's a start:
Regarding the one you bought, I have no basis to complain except the size. You could probably be quite satisfied with an import chuck. Shop around the usual suspects.
I think we have some very knowledgeable experienced grinder hands on H-M, but I haven't noticed them inserting themselves here yet.
In closing, I want to emphasize how important it is to get the automatic lube system completely operational. That flow of lube keeps the grit from getting into where damage can be done.
Rectangular Grinding Chucks - Walker Magnetics
Good reference in case I get the urge to buy a new one some time in the future.
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Huh, I had no idea there were build differences.
I've only seem the one I have and one other. Come to think of it the other one I saw was belt driven and mine is direct drive.
Other than that from the outside they look identical.
