Eugene | 05/01/2016 13:21:26 |
131 forum posts 12 photos | I have a hand shaper that isn't giving the results I want, partly because the ram slipway has worn asymmetrically ; there is some sideways slop and a bit in elevation too. So, a regrind is indicated but I have no grasp of who can do it; I see companies advertising lathe regrinds and presumably they can do the work, but do you guys have a recommendation? As a novice, someone with a bit of patience would be nice! Mid Wales is a bit of a desert in engineering terms, but anywhere within striking distance of Brum, Nottingham, Chester or Liverpool wouldn't be too bad. Anyone? Regards, Eug
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John Stevenson | 05/01/2016 13:53:49 |
![]() 5068 forum posts 3 photos | Brian Caddy at Slideway Services at Coventry.
However for something like a hand shaper it well not be worth the expense ? |
Martin Connelly | 05/01/2016 14:35:37 |
![]() 2549 forum posts 235 photos | Any chance of scraping the surfaces yourself? I've never done any myself but I see a lot of posts where people claim it is easy. In this case the hard part is ensuring squareness of the finished surface to an existing surface if there is no adjustment in the machine's design. Martin |
Ady1 | 05/01/2016 15:05:36 |
![]() 6137 forum posts 893 photos | there is some sideways slop and a bit in elevation too And the gib strip can't compensate for side slop?? There must be an awful lot of wear on the bed |
Ady1 | 05/01/2016 15:07:35 |
![]() 6137 forum posts 893 photos | What make of shaper do you have? |
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