Van Dorn Valvemaster- refacer

Apr 14, 2007 3 Replies

Just acquired one of the above from the 1950s (serial no. 3 :-). A quick strip shows it to be very well made and eminently restorable. A manual would help me understand some of the more esoteric jigs. Does anyone have one or be prepared to copy one for beer-tokens please?



The machine is that later taken over by B&D and then sold as the "Valve Shop" incorporating the "Master Valve refacer" and "Vibro-Centric" kit for seat grinding.



Offers of stones, guide cleaners, pilots, and stone sleeves also welcome.



thanks


Mmmmm nice Roland, Let me know when you have had enough of it, as I use one at work, but we don't grind valves with it.... BIG GRIN

My new place of work. >

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Joules

p.s

We also don't have a manual!!!

Once restored it will be going up to West Wales and given some serious work at

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regards Roland

Sorry I can't help you with a manual, I'd like one myself. I've had one of these machines for 20 odd years since I was seriously into restoring bikes - I even took it home (partly dismantled) on the pillion seat of my Panther! Excellent tool.

Richard

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