redfishsc
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I'm about to pull the trigger on buying an 8" grinder.
The main reason I need it is for shaping my turning tools. I use a Sheppach wet/dry for actual sharpening and touch up.
However, the thought occurred to me today that I could probably just buy a used mini/midi lathe on Craigslist, buy a nice 8" wheel and just mount it to the lathe.
That way, I have a reasonably nice grinder but, best of all, I have a nice lathe that I can also use for my buffing wheel assembly for buffing acrylics or using as a grinder.
The only tricky part I can think of is how to mount the wheel safely to the lathe. Obviously I'd do this with the tail stock in place, and I can probably find a morse taper mandrel or something similar to fit it.
Thoughts... other than "you'll shoot your eye out!"?
The main reason I need it is for shaping my turning tools. I use a Sheppach wet/dry for actual sharpening and touch up.
However, the thought occurred to me today that I could probably just buy a used mini/midi lathe on Craigslist, buy a nice 8" wheel and just mount it to the lathe.
That way, I have a reasonably nice grinder but, best of all, I have a nice lathe that I can also use for my buffing wheel assembly for buffing acrylics or using as a grinder.
The only tricky part I can think of is how to mount the wheel safely to the lathe. Obviously I'd do this with the tail stock in place, and I can probably find a morse taper mandrel or something similar to fit it.
Thoughts... other than "you'll shoot your eye out!"?