Hi
I know this is an old thread but any more info on Freeport surface grinders?
Im looking at a used one for sale but not much info online about these
Its a SGS 618B model
Thank you
Kinda Ironic. I just pulled mine out of the back garage yesterday and brought it to the shop, its been sitting for 15+ years, before that we used it all the time.
Figured the Magnet would be history but its is extreamly strong. all the screws turn nice and smooth and it pretty accurate, been grinding reliefs on 1/32 endmills with it today.
bearings never heated up and I have maybe .0003 runout on diamond wheel.
only thing I never liked about it was it wasnt automatic , we used to grind parts alot on it always held perfect size and finish, then just put it away. was going to buy a tool grinder 2 weeks ago then remembered I had this in the corner covered by a tarp.
they run under 220 or 440 3 phase there is a transformer built into the control box.
Mine is ugly light blue.
the table comes off just by lifting it, you can see the ways and inspect it. then just put it back on carefully.
one guy can lift the table off, 2 is better.
the stop is a pin at the underside of the table. so be careful moving the x axis wheel cause if that pin aint in there the table falls on floor.
also the base and the main grinding unit lift off, mine never had bolts on the pads heavy as shit , Basically its 2 pcs the base and the grinding tables and all. but the x table also lifts off. I imagine for easy cleaning and getting rid of the grinding dust build up.
Keep it oiled and it will last forever.