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New user of a used Supergrind 2000

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gat54:
Just received it this week and the condition of the machine needs some work.  On first inspection the nut and washer holding the stone was covered in rust.  I removed them and pulled the whole shaft.  I have the EzyLock Main Shaft Kit coming in the next few days to replace the shaft and I am retrying to clean the residue from the rusted washer off the stone. 

First question - do I need to get all the rust off the stone to insure I do not introduce rust once I re-assemble?  If so, any good suggestion for its removal from the stone material, I do not want to pitch the whole stone if at all possible.

Second question - turning on the motor, it sounds a bit rough; is there any straightforward measures I can take to clean/lube the motor while I have it dissassembled?

I have been using the tormek jigs on my grinder for over a year and I am really looking forward to using the 2000.

Thanks

George Taylor

Jeff Farris:
George,

The motor should sound nearly silent when running without load.

As for the grindstone, get it wet and scrub the inside surface with the coarse side of the stone grader. That should remove the oxidation, which will have negligible effect on the new shaft you have purchased.

gat54:
Thanks for the reply, Jeff; I will clean up the stone tomorrow.  I turned the unit on with the stone of and the shaft completely removed and the motor was still making a consistent grinding sound.  Almost like when the ignition can't quite turn over the engine of a an older car (not quite that loud).  That is just the sound, the motor at this point seemed to be moving the stone consistently when i turned the unit on initially.  I guess a replacement motor could be in my future.  I guess I didn't get such a great deal on eBay.  :'(

Thanks again

George

Ken S:
George, don't despair (at least not quite yet!).

When I installed the EZYlock shaft, I was impressed with what a simple machine the Tormek is.  That's not a criticism.  I was also impressed with the machine of the new shaft. 

If I was in your situation, I would look for a good local electric motor repair shop.  Your motor may just need a bearing replacement.  This may or may not be a viable option, but it seems worth a try.

Ken

Herman Trivilino:
Sounds like there might be some crud inside the motor.  I don't know if there's anyway to ake it apart, or blow compressed air into it, to clean it out.

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