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They are addicting John. My dad has pretty much every issue of Popular Science and Popular Mechanics from the 1940's and 50's. They are is a goldmine of information for the machinist.
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I found a South Bend version a few years ago in a dumpster. Last week i went in a thrift shop and an old machinist (or his kids) donated lots of his items and i got four new 3" dia grinding wheels for .50 cents...Bob
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(09-16-2013, 06:56 PM)TomG Wrote: They are addicting John. My dad has pretty much every issue of Popular Science and Popular Mechanics from the 1940's and 50's. They are is a goldmine of information for the machinist.
Tom
Thats where my ball turner plans came from. I have one for a taper attachment also...Bob
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(09-15-2013, 07:00 PM)TomG Wrote: (09-15-2013, 02:18 PM)doubleboost Wrote: Nice find Tom
I have always had a fancy to build one
John
John,
There is a very nice set of toolpost grinder plans by C.W.Woodson in the August/September 1943 issues of Popular Science. If you are interested, I found the September issue on Google Books and I have the August issue at home.
September 1943 Popular Science
Tom
Here's a link to Part 1 of the tool post grinder build.
http://books.google.com/books?id=xScDAAA...&q&f=false
Ed
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