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jontom_1uk@hotmail.com - 18 Dec 2006 22:46 GMT

Hi all, I have been reading this topic on another forum for a few days:

http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?s=f617ae07accf100e02c00b5f11ef42
88&t=14160

It struck me that this type of grinder could be a good starting point
for anyone with their first lathe and needing a little help to get
HSS/Carbide lathe tools ground at reasonable angles. However, I can't
recommend it to anyone as I can't find an importer to the UK, does
anyone know if it is available here? It would be nice to find it at the
American price (<$135) but I suppose that is hoping for too much. If it
is available has anyone used one and is it any good?

It appears to have reasonable tool rests rather than the pressed tin
can type usually found on cheap grinders but I haven't actually seen
one to confirm. Hopefully I'm just looking in the wrong place as usual,
any help appreciated.

Best regards

Keith

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ravensworth2674 - 19 Dec 2006 00:34 GMT

Keith,
my bit is under my 'Aviemoron' non de whatsit.
Primarily, my stuff was written for the American folks as the T&C is a
110volt one.
The comments about the poor tool holders etc applies to many machines.
John Stephenson in an earlier posting there wrote of using a cheap DE
grinder for perhaps ?10 and using a 3 way vice and a holder of sorts.
I think that if you haven't got a suitable grinder you could well come
back to that concept or go for my suggestions on the YahooGroups
ToolGrinding forum.
Imortantly, there are plenty here and there who will try to help you

Cheers

Norm (or Aviemoron)

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jontom_1uk@hotmail.com - 19 Dec 2006 13:00 GMT

> Keith,
> my bit is under my 'Aviemoron' non de whatsit.
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>
> Norm (or Aviemoron)

Norm,
Thanks I'll have a root round as you suggest, yet again I forgot the
Yahoo Group I seem to have a blind spot there.

For myself I've been looking at the Derek Brooks (MEW) offering but
can't decide if it will do the job. It seemed to get a bit of stick
from the other side of the pond where they appeared to believe that it
needed air bearings to work well. I must admit I keep looking at the
Quorn but I don't think I want to invest the time at the moment. I've
spent a few (understatement) moments thinking about John's idea and I'm
sure it would work OK.

Decisions, decisions - this is where the ladies come in, instant
decision and always right - why weren't men granted such a gift.

Best regards

Keith

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ravensworth2674 - 19 Dec 2006 16:57 GMT

Keith,
I don't want to get into further battles with some on the
other side of the pond- but I have many friends there and there has
been a huge interchange of ideas. Really, sensible stuff from sensible
people.

For my part, my workshop is too small to have an air supply- period!
Chaddock- who invented the Quorn didn't have one - or didn't use it but
made 1/10th dia mills on it. Period? Who are we- and who are they?
Answer, most haven't actually made one( oops)

You will read- I think- my advice and go for a modified Stent from
Blackgates.
True, it won't do a small number of grinding jobs but it is freer than
the Quorn from grit.
True, it has a poorer quality spindle but the Quorn one fits.
True, the workhead is inferior but can be easily changed to a modified
Quorn one.
True, it is easier to set up- and that is most important.

If you have access to a mill with a power feed of sorts, go for the
Stent.
It's a 'baby' Clarkson.

Cheers

Norm

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