Besides the obvious use on a surface grinder, what other uses can we find for a mag chuck? I've seen them used on mills and lathes before, for light work. I was also thinking it would make a sorta so-so surface plate on the work bench.
Looks like I'll have an extra 5x10 that I might try to sell if I don't find it handy for anything.
Mag Chuck Uses
Mag Chuck Uses
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Re: Mag Chuck Uses
Hmmm...a magnetic surface plate...not sure many of my measuring instruments would care for that.
Too many things going on to bother listing them.
Re: Mag Chuck Uses
Looks like the perfect excuse to buy another surface grinder!
Glenn
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Re: Mag Chuck Uses
Well, yeah, sure, another grinder. I'm about ready for one. I heard they come in automatic. That sure sounds more appealing than I would have expected... I don't think I can find one like that to fit that mag chuck though.
Standards are so important that everyone must have their own...
To measure is to know - Lord Kelvin
Disclaimer: I'm just a guy with a few machines...
To measure is to know - Lord Kelvin
Disclaimer: I'm just a guy with a few machines...
Re: Mag Chuck Uses
I had the exact same experience. The first time using the Toolmaker, I realized the tedium of a manual grinder. I’m currently setting up a 6x18 Micromaster that has automatic longitudinal and cross feeds.ctwo wrote:I heard they come in automatic. That sure sounds more appealing than I would have expected.