Unknown tool

Unknown tool

This topic has 6 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 17 May 2020 at 19:32 by Bill Davies 2.

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17 May 2020 at 17:19 #472470
D G 1
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@dg1
Hi there,

I inherited this tool (check pictures) with my lathe. I have absolutely no idea what it is for. I would be very grateful if someone could identify it.

10mm spanner in the background for scale.

Thanks in advance!
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17 May 2020 at 17:19 #19751
D G 1
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@dg1
What on earth is this tool
17 May 2020 at 18:40 #472489
Grizzly bear
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@grizzlybear
A mini enigma machine??

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17 May 2020 at 18:41 #472490
pgk pgk
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@pgkpgk17461
Looks like the supplied tool with my bench grinder for refreshening the wheel surface.

pgk
17 May 2020 at 19:08 #472497
mechman48
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@mechman48
Star wheel ( Huntingdon ) dresser for bench grinder, some are mounted in long handles for use on floor mounted grinders.. see..

**LINK**

George.
17 May 2020 at 19:31 #472507
D G 1
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@dg1
Oh, I see!

That'll come handy!

Thank you very much!

DG1
17 May 2020 at 19:32 #472508
Bill Davies 2
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@billdavies2
Or for a star wheel dresser for a surface grinder? Is the base of the block ground flat (and magnetic!)?

However, I've only ever seen surface and cylindrical grinders dressed using mounted diamonds, which I occasionally use on my 6 inch bench grinder.

Bill.
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