I've just become the proud owner of a Model D CC engineering tool and cutter grinder (serial number 572)
I left the base because I could not shift it by myself and intend to weld up a nice stand with castors out of RHS. I apologise if I'm a philistine!
It's covered with dried grease and some surface rust, but seems to be pretty 'tight" bearing wise.
I have no real idea about this machine--and got it more because I wanted to clean up something neat than anything else, although I do hope I can use it for small surface grinding jobs, if that turns out to be possible.
I've searched the web and this forum for any info on this machine and found details pics by a few master toolmakers and tradesmen who have done a far better job than I can do, even on my best days, and so I start cap in hand to ask for whatever help and guidance any one can offer me.
I'm not even sure of the capabilities of this machine, and sadly I have never seen one working, although I spent 15 years of my early life in and out of toolmakers workshops. (but that's another story).
I have posted some pics here, and while I can identify the bigger bits, I hope someone can give me some guidance on some of the bits and pieces that came with it in ice cream cans. (Pics 5, 6 ,9, 0.)
Motor:
The guy wanted to keep the motor off it. It was 3 phase anyway and since I only have single phase, my first question is about suitability of motors. I think I have an old single phase 1/3 hp motor somewhere--is that worth looking out. I won't be surprised if someone tells me I could have used the 3 phase and rewired it to single phase, but as i said the guy wanted the motor.
Picture 7 shows the pulley that came off the 3 phase motor. It drives a flat belt.
Question 2: Is it worth persisting with a flat belt, or am I better off sourcing a v belt and some suitable diameter pulleys??
I think pic 5 are tail stocks that fit into the slot on the bed--since I saw a pic of something similar.
Magnetic chuck:
Is there a small inexpensive magnet chuck available anywhere--even from our Asian neighbors? Is it possible to use several rare earth bar magnets to hold small jobs? I can't imagine wanting to surface grind anything bigger than 200/250 long by 50 x 50.
Is it worth pursuing or am I dreaming considering that I may only use it for such a job once a year.
My intention is to enjoy cleaning this up over time and if possible making it work sufficiently to do simple grinding jobs. However we both know how seductive it can be to get something pristine and fully operational.
I will appreciate any suggestions of guidance anyone is willing to offer, no matter how seemingly simple or basic. Believe me I am struggling with the finer points.
thanks and regards
Brian
I left the base because I could not shift it by myself and intend to weld up a nice stand with castors out of RHS. I apologise if I'm a philistine!
It's covered with dried grease and some surface rust, but seems to be pretty 'tight" bearing wise.
I have no real idea about this machine--and got it more because I wanted to clean up something neat than anything else, although I do hope I can use it for small surface grinding jobs, if that turns out to be possible.
I've searched the web and this forum for any info on this machine and found details pics by a few master toolmakers and tradesmen who have done a far better job than I can do, even on my best days, and so I start cap in hand to ask for whatever help and guidance any one can offer me.
I'm not even sure of the capabilities of this machine, and sadly I have never seen one working, although I spent 15 years of my early life in and out of toolmakers workshops. (but that's another story).
I have posted some pics here, and while I can identify the bigger bits, I hope someone can give me some guidance on some of the bits and pieces that came with it in ice cream cans. (Pics 5, 6 ,9, 0.)
Motor:
The guy wanted to keep the motor off it. It was 3 phase anyway and since I only have single phase, my first question is about suitability of motors. I think I have an old single phase 1/3 hp motor somewhere--is that worth looking out. I won't be surprised if someone tells me I could have used the 3 phase and rewired it to single phase, but as i said the guy wanted the motor.
Picture 7 shows the pulley that came off the 3 phase motor. It drives a flat belt.
Question 2: Is it worth persisting with a flat belt, or am I better off sourcing a v belt and some suitable diameter pulleys??
I think pic 5 are tail stocks that fit into the slot on the bed--since I saw a pic of something similar.
Magnetic chuck:
Is there a small inexpensive magnet chuck available anywhere--even from our Asian neighbors? Is it possible to use several rare earth bar magnets to hold small jobs? I can't imagine wanting to surface grind anything bigger than 200/250 long by 50 x 50.
Is it worth pursuing or am I dreaming considering that I may only use it for such a job once a year.
My intention is to enjoy cleaning this up over time and if possible making it work sufficiently to do simple grinding jobs. However we both know how seductive it can be to get something pristine and fully operational.
I will appreciate any suggestions of guidance anyone is willing to offer, no matter how seemingly simple or basic. Believe me I am struggling with the finer points.
thanks and regards
Brian
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