I recently acquired a 1963 PM #2 surface grinder.
Overall it is in excellent condition except one of the steel tapes that move the table snapped off at the drive hub.
There is likely enough adjustment to make up for the 1" lost to the break.
My challenge is trying to re-attach the tapes to the table. Because of their springiness the tapes are very difficult to keep wound on the hub while I lower the table into place.
Has anyone had to replace the tapes on one of these machines (or something similar? If you have I've be grateful for any advice.
Thanks in advance!
Overall it is in excellent condition except one of the steel tapes that move the table snapped off at the drive hub.
There is likely enough adjustment to make up for the 1" lost to the break.
My challenge is trying to re-attach the tapes to the table. Because of their springiness the tapes are very difficult to keep wound on the hub while I lower the table into place.
Has anyone had to replace the tapes on one of these machines (or something similar? If you have I've be grateful for any advice.
Thanks in advance!