Is my old Delta Grinder Shaft Fixable?

Lane,

I know of no way to build the shaft back up economically. Is the entire shaft eaten up? Or can you use a wider or narrower stone/washer combination that would use good threads? It may be ideal for a wire wheel.

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Why does it need to be big ? Make it 9/16 or 1/2 acme or any thread for that matter just be sure it clamps the wheel before bottoming the thread.

One of the major metalworking mags (HSM, MW ..) very recently had an article on building up worn/munged shafts. I think that guy would suggest that you strip down the shaft, weld up the worn threads, turn it round again, and then screwcut the desired threads on a lathe. - GWE

That's a Delta part number. Call Delta (1-800-GO-DELTA IIRC) and see if they have the part you're looking for. Sounds like it will cost lots if they have it, but you might get lucky.

Regards,

Robin

Turn and bore a sleeve, and thread the other end. Secure it with a couple setscrews. You will have a longer shaft on that side of course so your guards will not fit. A perfect place to put that wire wheel that you dont want guards for anyways.

Gunner

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Huh, now that is an idea. Some wire wheels have a very narrow bore. I'll check it out. Thanks for the idea.

Good idea. If DansG's suggestion doesn't work out I think I'll try this one.

Thanks