wadkin grinder

[wallace]

I got this off ebay recently, I want to use it for polishing parts





I managed to get the bearings out but the shaft will have to stay where it is because the pulley wheel will not come off.



I might have to leave the motor mount in place *** well because the bar that it pivots on is impossible to get too, I don't know how they got it in.

 

[wallace]

I did a bit polishing today





And then stripped the motor, the bearings had green grease. Does anyone know if its a specific grease for motor bearings?

 

[Limey Lurker]

"I might have to leave the motor mount in place *** well because the bar that it pivots on is impossible to get too, I don't know how they got it in."

Undo the 4 bolts (on the outside at the back), then turn the bracket 90 degrees so the shaft can come out vertically.

 

[wallace]

I had ago at that but the problem is the sides are sloped so I cant rotate it.

 

[wallace]

A little more progress, spent some time with a flapper disc in the grinder and then a bit car bodge.





Mark

 

[wallace]

Isn't the uk weird, yesterday I was driving through 3 feet of water because of heavy rain. Today I'm spraying outside in the sun (hammer)









Mark

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

"Farging Iceholes".....that kind-a-takes the p.i.s.s. out of yer average bench grinder eh

 

[wallace]

I put the motor back together today

 

[The Bear]

Love your restorations. Both what you do and how quick you seem to do them. Keep em coming

Mark

 

[wallace]

Thanks Mark, this grinder is really basic so has been quite quick to do. I do have another PK and a big bandsaw in the cue that are pretty rough which will take quite abit of work.

 

[wallace]

just about finished now, I just need to make a cover for the back.

 

[DTTech]

Very nice work.

If i had done that it wouldnt have worked when I put it back together #-o

 

[Dangermouse]

VERY nice job !

 

[The Wood Butcher]

Sweet job. Liking the bling.

 

[riclepp]

Hi Mark

Hats off to you Sir, very fine work indeed. Nice to see old machines given a makeover and new lease of life.

=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

 

[wallace]

Thanks for the comments, My next resto will be quite an epic. Its the big DR bandsaw and it is pretty rough.