Salem Straub
Cast Iron
- Joined
- May 22, 2012
- Location
- WA, USA
Hi all, I have an Abrasive model 3B surface grinder, mechanical automatic 8x24. It was a CL deal, everything seems to work fine, but it is hard to find literature for the machine and I'm using it for a few jobs now. I have some Chevron way oil I use with my lathe and Index knee mill, that I've been using in my one-shot oiler on the SG. I put some light turbine oil in the oil feeder for the spindle.
At this point I'd like to run something more correct for the spindle, and I hoped someone else has this grinder, or literature on it, even a manual (one can always hope.) I've had to figure out the operation and adjustments myself, got that but a parts diagram would be nice!
Also, my shop stays mostly below freezing during the winter- it feels like the cranks on the table are much harder to turn with the machine cold, is that due to increased viscosity of the way oil, and can I substitute lighter oil to assuage that?
I appreciate any advice you all may have for me.
At this point I'd like to run something more correct for the spindle, and I hoped someone else has this grinder, or literature on it, even a manual (one can always hope.) I've had to figure out the operation and adjustments myself, got that but a parts diagram would be nice!
Also, my shop stays mostly below freezing during the winter- it feels like the cranks on the table are much harder to turn with the machine cold, is that due to increased viscosity of the way oil, and can I substitute lighter oil to assuage that?
I appreciate any advice you all may have for me.