Metal Shaper - Tool Post Grinder - Surface Grinder Pt 3

[@eyuptony]

Hi everybody. Thank you for viewing and commenting. I appreciate your feedback. Tony

[@MattysWorkshop]

Very very interesting, definitely have many uses, only the grinding dust would worry me, great video, ATB Matty

[@eyuptony]

Hi Matty. Thanks for commenting. I haven't made it to be a full on every day grinder. Its only a get me out of here quick if needed. Thanks Tony

[@lauriefielder8762]

Since I got the K&T Universal mill the shaper has had little use you have given me the motivation to make the tool post grinder and refurbish the shaper Thanks

[@eyuptony]

Great stuff you'll have to film it or take some photo's of your work so we all can see it before and after. Thanks for viewing Tony

[@jonsworkshop]

Hi Tony, the most useful and interesting adaptation of a shaping machine I think I have seen. Well done. Jon

[@eyuptony]

Appreciate your comment. I'm glad you found this project interesting overall. Thanks Tony

[@thornwarbler]

Thats genius..............Where ther's a will there's a way.👍

[@eyuptony]

Hi Thornwarbler thanks for viewing and commenting appreciate your feedback. Tony

[@weldmachine]

Very Good 👍 Finally got to see it in action. Works like it should. My main interest in watching this series of video's, was seeing IF and How well it worked. Seems you are Very Happy with the result. I guess we will call that a job well done 👍👍 2 Thumbs Up. One for effort. One for making it work. Now i need to find another video of yours to watch 😉 Thanks for taking the time to put this series of videos together. Always more effort that what it seems All the best. Peter 👍

[@eyuptony]

Appreciate your time watching my videos Peter. Yes I'm happy with results of using it so far. Thanks Peter. Tony

[@GaryTruesdale]

Now thats how you put a flat on a hardened shaft! Really nice.

[@eyuptony]

Hi Gary. Yes it will be ok for the small jobs I get now and then. Thanks for viewing, commenting and your sub. Tony

[@grahameblankley3813]

Just subscribed,recommended by ades workshop, great idea this video good job, from Coventry UK.

[@eyuptony]

Hi Grahame thanks for viewing and subscribing really appreciated. Tony

[@Rustinox]

After experimenting a bit you gonna make fantastic parts with that thing. I am sure it works just fine.

[@eyuptony]

You might need one for your shaper, one day. Hope this has helped as a starter for you to improve the design. Much appreciated Tony. (That thing lol....)

[@raymuttart5484]

Very clever, great video, thank you.

[@eyuptony]

Thanks for viewing and commenting. Tony.

[@nealblackburn8628]

not a bad idea ...i like the fact that it shoots most of the sparks out and not much in towards the shaper

[@eyuptony]

Hi Neal, that was intentional for that reason and its also easier to make an extraction shoot for it as it won't interfere or hit the main machine body on the return stroke. Thanks for commenting. Tony

[@garywills5682]

I can see some uses for that - making screws is just the beginning . Good build think ill make one up for my planer to do cross slots easily. Thanks

[@eyuptony]

Hi Gary. I made it to grind hard materials, little odd jobs like you say. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Tony

[@Machine_NZ]

Just watched this mini series and think I'll add the project to my list. I'm on the lookout for a surface grinder (used) but here in New Zealand not many come up for sale and the ones that do people either want to much money or they are worn out. Oh well will keep looking. Regards kevin

[@eyuptony]

Thanks for viewing Kevin, a worn surface grinder will be like a chocolate tea pot. Tony

[@craigtate5930]

Awesome idea

[@eyuptony]

Thanks Craig, its not original its all been done before in one form or another.

[@joeduda8507]

It came out good

[@eyuptony]

Hi Joseph. Thanks again for viewing. The tool works fine for what I need and its there now if I need it in the future. Tony

[@CraigsWorkshop]

Great series Tony, extremely creative. And of course it's interesting. Just need to be super careful with the grinding dust getting into the shaper ways. You had everything covered up like you would with a toolpost grinder on a lathe. Good idea! I'd be paranoid about it. If you have a surface plate, I'd love to know what kind of accuracy you can get when squaring up a block (or whatever). It would come down to the angle grinder bearings, I guess. I wonder if upgraded precision bearings of the same size might be available for a quick upgrade in precision? If you think it's necessary that is. One big question springs to mind: Why does your grinding wheel have an oil weight rating - 15W40?! :-) I will certainly tune in for the shaper toolpost spanner build, and the dust extraction hood. Cheers Tony, Craig

[@eyuptony]

Hi Craig Thanks for watching. It will be more than accurate enough for what I need. I also wondered about the digits on the grinding wheel. Maybe its a product code?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

That's a bizarre set up , i am sure you will find many uses for it . Cheers .

[@eyuptony]

Hi Max. I've started already lol.

[@СабурдекАкимов]

Спасибо , отличная идея , сделаю себе такую же .

[@eyuptony]

Thank you for watching and your comment C A I'm glad you found the project useful. Tony

[@CH-pt8fz]

I have to say I've never thought of doing a set up like that on my shaper, put grinders on millers and lathes and used grinding attachments on a jig borer. I have to say brilliant, great job. really enjoyed that setup. a real get you out of jail set up. is that an 18" shaper looks a nice machine have you got any videos of your workshop looks like a good-sized miller in the background , and Happy New Year Tony.

[@eyuptony]

First of all its not my idea but it certainly going to come in useful in my small shop for the odd grinding job. Thanks for viewing. Tony

[@infoanorexic]

I had something similar to this in mind, except my idea has the grinding wheel as flat to the work as possible. I've thinned down some items with an angle grinder before, and managed to hold the precision and maintain the surface ground look. Use a new wheel, keep it cool, get on it quick and get off it quick. Dangerous, though. It would be all too easy to condition your fingers for safe cracking that way, but at the time that was all I had.

[@eyuptony]

Hi Diggerrop. Great idea and probably faster for larger areas. I needed this to do a narrow flat about 18 mm 3/4" wide initially though. Thanks Tony

[@infoanorexic]

@@eyuptony I got a surface grinder that I'm slowly getting acquainted with, so I'm not compelled to try it any time soon. Your setup makes more sense for the narrow work, though. Mounting a hacksaw to the shaper head is one old trick that has benefits. It's not fast, but with a careful setup and start, you can get some surprisingly accurate cuts.

[@eyuptony]

@@infoanorexicSounds like you'll get perfect cuts with no wobble. I'll keep it in mind.

[@Machine_NZ]

Hi Tony, Just found your channel. Great way to use an angle grinder on the shaper. Umm could work as a surface grinder ??? Regards MachineNZ

[@eyuptony]

Hi MachineNZ. It will get you by if your stuck depends on the precision your working to and how accurate your shaper is. I have only been using the angle grinder wheels so far, it functioned as well as I expected. Thanks for viewing and commenting Tony