Warco cutter grinder

Hi, is there anyone out there that has or has used the small Warco cutter grinder? I am considering buying one with the attachments for drill and lathe tool sharpening which I have always done freehand but fancy touching up the odd milling cutter. What are your experiences and are these machines any good?

It's funny really as I finished my apprenticeship as a tool & cutter grinder many years ago making cutters for the macine shop auto's and capstan lathes, thats showing my age. So if anyone has any information about these machines I would appreciate it.

Clive

Hi this has been covered here LINK

Regards.

David.

Thanks David for your reply and link which was informative but does'nt cover any detail of anyone putting one to full use. i e grinding a slot or end mill using a finger if it is possible.

Clive

You might be interested in the YouTube video, Using a Deckel Grinder

Clive

I have one of these machines and have sharpened both end mills and slot drills sharpening the flutes is not easy as it is difficult to get a smooth action as you grind them I keep trying various modifications getting better but not there yet.

I also bought the drill sharpening attachment its not very well made and does not appear to be capable of the precision required to sharpen a drill. Having said that that I cannot make sense of the instructions, so at the moment I have admitted defeat with drill sharpening. I tend to use a lot of small drills up to 6mm when they are blunt I replace them.

It has been used for the final grinding of D bits and other cutters.

Would I buy one with hindsight yes but it does not see much use about once every couple of months and I have a session sharpening milling cutters.

Olly

Thanks for your reply Olly, These comments are giving me a better insight into the usefulness of these machines. I will probably get one if only to use for a diamond wheel setup.

Clive