beckerkumm
Hot Rolled
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2014
- Location
- Wisconsin Rapids WI
I had posted some general questions over on the general forum but am going to look at three machines. A Doall from the 1950s, G1 or G7 or D6, two axis, 6x18 with permanent magnet and Parker spindle. Doall 8-24 slightly newer, two axis, 2 hp, 10" wheel, chuck is standard with Selectron control. Third is Brown and Sharpe 618. I know the least about it but think it is similar to the smaller Doall with maybe a fine pole chuck.
I understand that condition is everything and I'm pretty good at judging old machines although this will be tough as I'm new to metalworking ( rehabbed lots of woodworking machines ). Assuming I can judge the condition, are there good and bad about Doall vs B and S? Spindle, controls, better lube systems, easier to find parts or replacements for, etc. I know the quirks of Oliver vs Yates, vs Wadkin,but just learning about grinders. Dave
I understand that condition is everything and I'm pretty good at judging old machines although this will be tough as I'm new to metalworking ( rehabbed lots of woodworking machines ). Assuming I can judge the condition, are there good and bad about Doall vs B and S? Spindle, controls, better lube systems, easier to find parts or replacements for, etc. I know the quirks of Oliver vs Yates, vs Wadkin,but just learning about grinders. Dave