formariz 11,849 #1 Posted June 25, 2020 Seldom seen Craftsman grinder honer. Its made by Atlas . Atlas model 2400. Honing stone is reversible having two different grits 120 and 320. Honing stone uses mixture of kerosene and oil just like a regular whetstone. It’s from the 1950s. 6 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,722 #2 Posted June 25, 2020 That’s pretty cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,376 #3 Posted June 26, 2020 Nice. Probably keeps your chisles in good shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,849 #4 Posted June 26, 2020 2 hours ago, 8ntruck said: Nice. Probably keeps your chisles in good shape. There is no substitute for a whetstone but this machine makes for an easy quick touch up. It’s particularly great for carving gouges which require careful rocking almond the edge and a convex bevel rather than a hollow ground. Coupled with the felt buffing wheel on the motor it is really versatile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,376 #5 Posted June 26, 2020 16 hours ago, formariz said: There is no substitute for a whetstone but this machine makes for an easy quick touch up. It’s particularly great for carving gouges which require careful rocking almond the edge and a convex bevel rather than a hollow ground. Coupled with the felt buffing wheel on the motor it is really versatile. Does it work to touch up plane irons too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,849 #6 Posted June 27, 2020 On 6/26/2020 at 2:32 PM, 8ntruck said: Does it work to touch up plane irons too? Yes it does. anything up to 4 inches fits on wheel without it overlapping it. I use it free hand without rest and I have even honed 12" planer cutters on it. Its all about the right technique and a very light touch.A good set of nerves helps too.LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #7 Posted July 2, 2020 That's a seriously cool grinder! I've never seen that model before. I bet you can rotate that belt guard so you can position the motor anywhere you like. Nothing beats old tools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,849 #9 Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, echris said: That's a seriously cool grinder! I've never seen that model before. I bet you can rotate that belt guard so you can position the motor anywhere you like. Nothing beats old tools. Yes the belt guard rotates all around. I run it at half the rated speed for the grinding wheel. 3000RPM is the recommended speed but I run it at about 1750. That also slows honing wheel to about 50 RPM. It makes a lot easier to hone long or wide blades like a planer blade,and minimizes chances of burning temper on edges of tools. I keep the honing wheel cup with a bit of kerosene in it, this way wheel is always saturated with it so it does not clog during use. Occasionally I totally clean it in my parts cleaner which also uses kerosene. Edited July 3, 2020 by formariz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
