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Hand Cranked Grinder Questions - WSS - 07-08-2017
I'm looking to draw on your experiences with hand cranked grinders and will appreciate your feedback. I know I can buy a cheap electric unit at a box store for less than $100 but I like the versatility and freedom of the hand cranked approach.
I've looked around quite a bit for a hand cranked grinder and have seemed to settle on the Goodell Pratt #485 grinder as a robust grinder that appears to meet all the needs. Luther also made some interesting
models but I don’t know how valuable some of those features would be. Most of the used ones I've handled are worn out.
I think a 3/4" or 1" arbor with up to an 8" wheel capacity along with a robust tool rest and maybe even a foot pedal option would be nice in a newly manufactured unit. I found two models on Amazon but the reviews would indicate that they're not lifetime type tools that are not up to the task.
I am curious to know what your favorite hand cranked grinder is and why?
If someone were to build a new unit modeled on the GP #485 (or your favorite model), what would you change and why? What price point would you be comfortable with?
R/
William
RE: Hand Cranked Grinder Questions - Dave Ring - 07-08-2017
Because of an old hand injury, I would like to find a hand cranked grinder designed to be cranked with the left hand while the tool is held in the right hand.
Dave
RE: Hand Cranked Grinder Questions - Boatman53 - 07-08-2017
Here is my hand crank grinder.
<img src="http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m628/boatman53/IMG_2030_zpsedjolkuq.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_2030_zpsedjolkuq.jpg"/>
One feature I really like is the handle has a cam so when I stop cranking the handle doesn't spin, it just hangs down. The best upgrade I did was to put on a CBN wheel, it is amazing.
I bought the grinder from Woodcraft about 35 years age.
I have several other hand crank grinders I would like to sell if anyone is interested. I can put them on S&S.
Jim
RE: Hand Cranked Grinder Questions - WSS - 07-08-2017
Hi Jim,
What make of grinder is that? It likes a bit like a cousin to the GP #485. I agree with the over run clutch so the handle hangs down. Thanks.
RE: Hand Cranked Grinder Questions - WSS - 07-08-2017
Dave,
I agree.
R/
William
RE: Hand Cranked Grinder Questions - GeorgeV - 07-10-2017
Here is a picture of my handgrinder which I purchased here on Woodnet and added a LV grinder tool rest and jig http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=32973&cat=1,43072,45938
![[Image: HANDGRINDER_zpseyt63ckg.jpg]](http://s971.photobucket.com/user/k3gv/media/HANDGRINDER_zpseyt63ckg.jpg.html)
RE: Hand Cranked Grinder Questions - EricU - 07-10-2017
I really need to put my dad's grinder back together. When I was a kid, I used to go spin it up as fast as I could, which wore out the handle. Instant karma
RE: Hand Cranked Grinder Questions - Carl Grover - 07-11-2017
I bought a vintage hand cranked grinder at a flea market for cheap. Couple of years later I bought another one to use as a backup in case the first one went belly up. I'm still waiting on the first one to break.
I see them at flea markets somewhere between seldom and once in a while and they are never expensive. I'd look for a cheapie to see if you like it first.
carl
carl
RE: Hand Cranked Grinder Questions - overland - 07-11-2017
I have a hand-crank grinder and like it quite a lot. Where does one get a CBN wheel like Boatman's?
RE: Hand Cranked Grinder Questions - Boatman53 - 07-13-2017
Woodturners Wonders is where I got mine. It has a slight crown to the face. I forget what grit but I can check after lunch.
Jim