Vic | 30/03/2023 21:13:38 |
3453 forum posts 23 photos | Anyone know of a cheap source for these “star” discs. Mine have nearly worn down all the way. This is the type of dresser I have. Bore is for a 1/4” bolt and I guess the discs were about an inch diameter, maybe a bit bigger? |
bernard towers | 30/03/2023 22:16:16 |
1221 forum posts 161 photos | Just google wheel dressing star wheels there are several choices
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Vic | 30/03/2023 22:24:38 |
3453 forum posts 23 photos | Posted by bernard towers on 30/03/2023 22:16:16:
Just google wheel dressing star wheels there are several choices
I’ve tried that and the postage is often more than the cost of the wheels. |
mgnbuk | 30/03/2023 23:01:55 |
1394 forum posts 103 photos | Last lot I got at work came from Cromwell, though as seems to be the norm now the same items are cheaper at Zoro Nigel B. |
noel shelley | 31/03/2023 09:47:48 |
2308 forum posts 33 photos | Those dressers were numbered. Can you give me a number or else hole size, OD and thickness ? I may be able to help you. Noel |
Mike Hurley | 31/03/2023 10:10:08 |
530 forum posts 89 photos | Chester Hobby Store list 3 models from about £20. I believe it's free P&P for orders over £30. Usual disclaimer - no connection etc. Regards. Mike |
Nick Clarke 3 | 31/03/2023 14:17:38 |
1607 forum posts 69 photos | Machine Mart who may be on a high street near you list one in size 0 |
Vic | 31/03/2023 17:51:33 |
3453 forum posts 23 photos | There is a MachineMart about half a mile from a place I visit once a week so it’s actually cheaper for me to buy a whole new dresser. So much for repairing stuff etc. |
Nicholas Farr | 31/03/2023 19:26:34 |
3988 forum posts 1799 photos | Hi, this is the type I have, and I was lucky enough to get a small box-full of the wheels, discs rods and bushes that were destined for the scrap bin, which will last me out. Regards Nick. |
John Reese | 12/04/2023 08:55:57 |
1071 forum posts | The brand name for that dresser n the US is Desmond. Maybe the same name in the UK. |
Baz | 12/04/2023 12:04:10 |
1033 forum posts 2 photos | Chuck the barbaric thing away and treat yourself to a diamond dresser. |
mark costello 1 | 12/04/2023 17:22:22 |
800 forum posts 16 photos | The above dresser will rip much of the wheel off, useful when removing grroves etc. The dressing sticks and diamond dressers are more finesse, useful for touch ups. They also seem to make the wheel make the part hotter. Not as free cutting.. Horses for courses. |
noel shelley | 12/04/2023 17:35:17 |
2308 forum posts 33 photos | Mark has it ! the star wheel dresser is for making the wheel flat ish, use a diamond for this and you may well smash/ rip out the diamond. The diamond is really for final dressing but can make the wheel less free cutting and generate more heat. Noel. |
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