Dimensions of a SuperGrind 2000

[Tarhead]

I have to transport a Tormek SuperGrind 2000 without the original box back from a business trip this week as checked baggage and all I see are the T-7 dimensions.  If I take the stone and stropping wheel off, what's the smallest box the main part will fit in? Do I need any tools to take the wheels off of the stock version?

If anyone has one and could take a few measurements for me quick I would appreciate it.  I leave Wednesday morning early.  It will keep me from scrounging around for boxes away from home.  Thanks!

[Herman Trivilino]

10 inches by 10 inches by 11 inches.  (0.25 m x 0.25 m x 0.28 m).

You'll need wrench to get the original grindstone off.  Mine's not stock anymore, so I don't know the nut size.  About one inch, or 25 mm, would be my guess, but a crescent wrench that size is advisable.

Also, I think it's the same size as the T-7.

[Tarhead]

Thanks Herman!

[Jeff Farris]

Wrench size is 19mm or 3/4 inch (one of those rare instances where one standard fits the other).

As luggage, I would highly recommend that you use  at least a 15" cube box and fill the space with packing material.

[Tarhead]

Thanks again for the assistance on this!

I was able to disassemble the wheels and double box the main unit with foam peanuts separating the boxes.  In additon I had some air pillows cushioning the outer box in my large suitcase and foam peaanuts in the outer pockets of the suitcase.  TSA left me a nice note.  I'm sure they wondered what the heck it was.

The stone wheel was triple wrapped in bubblewrap and I made a custom cardboard box for it packed between my clothes in another suitcase.  Thankfully I don't have to pay for checked bags and the luggage handlers were nice to my lugggage.  Everything made it home in one piece.