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Rich, thank you.  That is a great resource and reference.  I don't know why that isn't the stickied post for beginners instead of the thing about sharpening a chisel.

Andy

Hi all.  Thanks for the replies and information so far.  I have some very minor updates.

I used penetrating oil on the stuck nut and left the machine for a bit while I did some more research.  The next day I pulled the pin from the drive side of the shaft, and removed the shaft with the stone still on.  I then put a 19mm box end wrench on the nut and rolled the stone on the carpet, back and forth so that the momentum of the other end of the wrench hitting the floor would start to unscrew it.  After 5 or 6 rolls it started to budge and then came unstuck.  The threads and shaft look fine, so once greased I expect that I will be able to continue to use this shaft and stone for a few more years.  I hve ordered a few parts, but I feel that I will need to bite the bullet and order the new version of the truing tool before I try to sharpen anything. 

I was also able to clean up the machine and everything seems like it is in really good shape so I am feeling better now and looking forward to actually using it soon.  I'll try to get some pictures loaded up tomorrow.

Thanks all,

Andy

Hello all,

After almost 15 years of buying and selling online, last week I was completely scammed.  I had such a great streak of good luck and positive transactions that I absolutely let my guard down and sent a payment for a Tormek T-8 with some turning tool accessories and the seller disappeared faster than you can say Spezialschleifstein.  Anyway, I have no idea if I am getting that money back, but I turned my attention to less shiny options and grabbed a pretty gritty Supergrind 2000 that came with a box of new accessories.  I knew how expensive all of these accessories could be, so I thought I was getting a great deal until I got home and realized that half of the stuff had been upgraded two or three times to new versions.  In any case, I own one and I'd like to get it spruced up for use.

It had barely been used by the original owner -the stone measures a bit over 9.75" as I purchased it- and when he passed away it went to his son who never used it at all and sold it to me.  I would like to do some basic maintenance and a few upgrades and then get to work sharpening some turning tools and woodworking tools.  I have wetstones and a slow speed grinder, so this will just be one of the tools in my sharpening arsenal if I can get it in working condition.  I don't think any maintenance was done on it, and then it was basically stored for maybe 20 years?  Maybe a bit more?

Here are my questions in no particular order:

Does the leather need any kind of conditioner or moisturizer to help it last?

Does the motor have bearings that need to be replaced or lubricated?

Is the nut on the stone on the Supergrind 2000 reverse threaded like on the modern ones?

My horizontal base only has a knob on the right side.  If I use that with a new micro adjust will it damage the theads?

Is it possible to effectively true a stone with the old version ADV-50D?

Is the stone I have labeled "Supergrind" the same as the current SG-250 Original?

Is there a replacement gel cover for the power switch on top of my Tormek?  The current one is a bit yellowed and dusty to the point where it is close to opaque.

I'd really like to put some much needed grease on the current shaft, but I can't get the nut off on the stone side.  I'm guessing it has some corrosion.  I assumed this referred to the stone attaching to the shaft, but maybe it refers to the nut rusting on to the shaft?  I assume that it is reverse threaded and I am just fighting a corrosion battle at this point, but I don't want to move further with setting it up if I can't get past this part first.  As I work thorugh this, how tough or fragile is that stone? 

Lastly, If I can get things up and running with my current setup, I don't see any real need to invest in a newer unit.  I'm fine making a few incremental upgrades.  A modern shaft, new universal support, maybe a new drive wheel, horizontal base, gouge jig, modern truing tool, things like that.  Obviously, the stone needed to be trued, and if I can make do with the current shaft for a bit, I am willing to gove it a try, but I'm starting off with that stuck nut, so I feel like solving that comes first.

Thanks for any answers, advice, or tips you can share.

Be well,

Andy