I recently purchased a part-completed Kennett tool and cutter grinder. It seems to be mostly complete apart from missing a few adjustment screws / stops and a couple of tool holders. It appears to have all the paperwork and drawings so should be relatively easy to finish.
Quite by chance I have a spare Parvalux 1/6 HP 2800 RPM motor but I still need to turn a new pulley for the motor and spindle. Should I follow the original specification (presumably for a round belt) or would it be advantageous to try something else? I will of course be keeping the pulley ratio unchanged.
The grinder (or rather, box of grinder parts) came with a number of grinding wheels some of which were damaged. The obviously damaged ones have been binned but I'm also considering what to do with the others; I realise the safest option would be to bin the lot. If buying replacements, should I consider diamond wheels rather than regular abrasive wheels?
Up until last week I always sharpened lathe tools off-hand on a small bench grinder but in addition to the Kennett I also picked up another grinder fitted with a diamond wheel and the finish is incredible.
Does anyone have drawings for a wheel guard and/or suggestions of how one could be made and fitted to the Kennett?
I can post photos if anyone is interested.
Thanks,
Brian