Thanks Ken,
The reasoning for my thinking the shaft is bent is that the stone has a side to side wobble that is not acceptable & the truing tool won't correct the latter. When I first started checking out the machine I discovered a worse side to side wobble on the drive side. Upon closer inspection, I found that the driven wheel was cracked from improper installation. Ordered and replaced. Now that side is perfect. Also as a side note, the bushings for the shaft have no wear or play whatsoever.
No matter how I place the stone, the up and down & side to side problem doesn't change. I have ordered & received the newer truing tool but haven't used it yet. From what I have read on this forum, my understanding (please correct me if I'm wrong) is that 200mm or less is the end of the life of the stone & 8 inches is just about there. If this is good for my learning curve, that is fantastic.
I have ordered & received a new SG-250 stone and a stainless shaft kit which can remain in reserve until I get more experience under my belt. My budget for this venture has run way over what I expected & a lot of this message is for any new people to learn earlier than me that research is a great idea. Had I done a bit more, I would have just bought a new T-8. I would have had more $ left to purchase other jigs or accessories instead of base components to make the T-7 useable.
Rick
The reasoning for my thinking the shaft is bent is that the stone has a side to side wobble that is not acceptable & the truing tool won't correct the latter. When I first started checking out the machine I discovered a worse side to side wobble on the drive side. Upon closer inspection, I found that the driven wheel was cracked from improper installation. Ordered and replaced. Now that side is perfect. Also as a side note, the bushings for the shaft have no wear or play whatsoever.
No matter how I place the stone, the up and down & side to side problem doesn't change. I have ordered & received the newer truing tool but haven't used it yet. From what I have read on this forum, my understanding (please correct me if I'm wrong) is that 200mm or less is the end of the life of the stone & 8 inches is just about there. If this is good for my learning curve, that is fantastic.
I have ordered & received a new SG-250 stone and a stainless shaft kit which can remain in reserve until I get more experience under my belt. My budget for this venture has run way over what I expected & a lot of this message is for any new people to learn earlier than me that research is a great idea. Had I done a bit more, I would have just bought a new T-8. I would have had more $ left to purchase other jigs or accessories instead of base components to make the T-7 useable.
Rick