Hi Everybody,
I bought an old Super Grind machine about two years ago and have been using it ever since for my chisels and planes. It works okay, gets the job done, but it doesn't have the power it should. I can pretty easily stop the grinding wheel by putting too much pressure down on the chisel while sharpening. Of course having a nice fresh truing on the wheel makes it better. I went in to the store and tested a new T-7 with my hand on the grinding wheel to make sure. The new machine is noticeably more powerful.
I took mine apart, took the grinding wheel off (not as carefully as I should have!), and of course it is all rusted where the water ran down the side of the stone. I greased it up with 90-weight grease, but little change in apparent power.
I ordered a new axle today, along with a horizontal base and U-support with microadjust.
My question is: can I expect the fresh axle to deliver more power, or should I take the motor apart and check for loose leads and the like? I can't imagine that the motor is worn out, that just doesn't seem likely from what I've read.
I bought an old Super Grind machine about two years ago and have been using it ever since for my chisels and planes. It works okay, gets the job done, but it doesn't have the power it should. I can pretty easily stop the grinding wheel by putting too much pressure down on the chisel while sharpening. Of course having a nice fresh truing on the wheel makes it better. I went in to the store and tested a new T-7 with my hand on the grinding wheel to make sure. The new machine is noticeably more powerful.
I took mine apart, took the grinding wheel off (not as carefully as I should have!), and of course it is all rusted where the water ran down the side of the stone. I greased it up with 90-weight grease, but little change in apparent power.
I ordered a new axle today, along with a horizontal base and U-support with microadjust.
My question is: can I expect the fresh axle to deliver more power, or should I take the motor apart and check for loose leads and the like? I can't imagine that the motor is worn out, that just doesn't seem likely from what I've read.