rubber-bonded abrasive wheel

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Hey, now I'm really interested in this subject. The listing photo shows the wheel was made by Cratex. How do you know what "grit" the wheel is? Or are they all the same?

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According to my mid-60's 'catalog' they only came in one grit(unknown) which I assume is 'fine'. Also they appear to be 5 1/2 to 6 inch diameter. P.S. That e-bay item appears to only have the edges worn(od about the same).

[ted766]

the brown coloured are medium ,which is th e best for general use Ted

[terrydowning]

the spelling of a name could be as easily missed as your omission of "would" between "I" and "be" Ted

Actually the most correct tense and grammar should read

I am amused that one would notice the length of a signature and 'miss' the spelling

or even more betterer (bad grammar is intentional here to make a point, and if this is too subtle well then just ignore it)

I am amused that one notices the length of a signature and 'miss' the spelling

(This makes the sentence active voice past tense)

[robinson46176]

It sticks in my head (little does) that the grinding wheels they used to sell for removing deep scratches from windshields were rubber bonded wheels. They had just enough give to avoid breaking the glass.
I don't recall the grit at all or even the size or what I had for breakfast. The term "rubber bonded" just clanged that bell.

On a side trip... I used to sometimes hold a polishing compound stick against the back of one of the leather flat belts on a line shaft drive and use that to touch up some edges while it was running. It worked pretty well as long as you didn't use one of the belts that had an alligator splice in it.


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[ted766]

I,m intrigued by the lists of machinery following the names of several letter writers ,do these lists class as qualifications something like college degrees? or is it a case of "I know best because I,ve got a lot of toys" Ted

[lv2wdwrk]

I,m intrigued by the lists of machinery following the names of several letter writers ,do these lists class as qualifications something like college degrees? or is it a case of "I know best because I,ve got a lot of toys" Ted

The answer to your questions is a big NO. It is just a way of letting people know what equipment a person has. You can list any and all tools you have if you so desire.

[ddvann79]

I,m intrigued by the lists of machinery following the names of several letter writers ,do these lists class as qualifications something like college degrees? or is it a case of "I know best because I,ve got a lot of toys" Ted

It is simply to help one another with similar vintage machines to connect. Threads of commonality, as it were, and quite innocuous. In fact, it came about a while back on a restoration thread when several contributors wanted to know what each other had. It got to be such a common question that it was suggested that SNs be added to our signatures.

It's also a matter of legitimate pride since many of those machines listed have been lovingly restored. Some do, some don't - no big deal. I suppose it could be taken as bragging but generally speaking, those that list multiple machines really DO know what they are talking about (not that others don't). They have collected a good deal of experience with those toys and I, for one, have greatly benefited from their knowledge and their generosity in sharing it.

[robinson46176]

I,m intrigued by the lists of machinery following the names of several letter writers ,do these lists class as qualifications something like college degrees? or is it a case of "I know best because I,ve got a lot of toys" Ted

Your starting to sound awfully trollish... Meanwhile we don't even know if you own a hammer... let alone do any woodworking. You have shared nothing about yourself including your location in your profile (considered common forum courtesy on this particular forum).
The location BTW is very useful in this hobby for several reasons. Wood behaves differently in different parts of the world. Just as an example Dusty in Tucson where it gets so hot and dry that wood can almost come to a boil has a whole different set of factors than someone up in the great north-wet where they might have to stop working long enough to wring the excess water out of a board they are cutting. Here in Central Indiana when I go to the woodshop I just go in and start working knowing full well that I probably will not have to start the session by sweeping the excess tarantulas out of the shop... Different locations also have different species commonly available to them at affordable prices and that can affect their choices.
This is a very sharing forum and we generally have been able to discuss and debate quite well while reserving poking with a stick mostly for good natured interaction between members who have come to know and respect each other over time.


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[judaspre1982]

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[ted766]

This interchange highlights the difference between the American and the English mind ,English people of my age [77] were brought up to be modest ,the common saying of parents was "dont show off",Here in New Zealand where I now live it,s known as "skiting" and if you pepper your conversation with things you own ,you get a few sideways glances and folk tend to talk about you a bit ,so maybe someone of my mindset isnt suitable to join in your forum,I keep getting this uncharitable feeling I want to burst your bubble,,Oh ,and FrancIs ,I own about 5 hammers ,[you,ve got me at it now] Ted 5 hammers