How to balance a SOPKO surface grinder wheel hub

In this episode I explain the procedure I use to balance a surface grinder wheel hub assembly with an integrated balancing system.
BarZ Industrial video link:
• Grinding wheel mountin...
SOPKO Website Link: www.wmsopko.com/

[@pweimer47]

Great video. I need to watch again to fully comprehend the procedure. Thanks again for sharing.

[@LetsRogerThat]

Glad it was helpful! Give me a shout if I can be of further assistance. Gilles

[@DK-vx1zc]

Very informative, thanks for sharing

[@2aklamath]

Hello, great video! were can i cat Mr Sopko's grinding wheel balancers i cant find it ? Thank You Alec

[@LetsRogerThat]

Hi Alex, here is the website link. It’s not a new style website but if you call Bill he will help you select the correct equipment you need www.wmsopko.com/

[@2aklamath]

Hello, what is in the middle of the grinding hub when on the machine that uses a Allen key >? is that the hub puller ? Thx Alec

[@LetsRogerThat]

Alec, the Allen key is used to tighten or loosen a threaded screw which presses the hub onto the spindle. It’s a weird system but it works.

[@mathewmolk2089]

First, if you think the machine is that dangerous I would recommend you get rid of it, but if you are going to keep it check out Don Bailey at Suburban Tool. He is a master. master, Tool Maker and has Videos on grinding. Especially watch the one "How to Grind Fast and Accurate." "How to balance and dress a wheel" is not a bad one either, although he is not using washers. He does it the old way. ------ and I could be wrong, bot I don't remember you "ringing" the wheel to check for cracks. Not doing that with ANY wheel is the most dangerous thing you can do, even on a bench grinder.

[@LetsRogerThat]

Mr Bailey is indeed a great resource. As for ringing the grinding wheels, all I can say is that about 60% of all the stuff I film gets cut, sorry I didn’t get to show you that part of the project. 😉