Funny how it's the little tips in life that count. The tip about turning the wire wheel over and running it in the other direction is great. Now for me, I probably would have simply replaced it with another wire wheel and continued on. That motor on that buffing machine looks pretty badass. Imagine what a Baldor that size costs. Again, thanks for sharing, looking forward to part 5. ..Ken
Thanks Ken, I'm glad the tips help! I would love to have a big Baldor buffer, they show up on the classifieds every now and then, but like ya said, they are pricey. I am using one to power my belt grinder but that was given to me by a good friend.
any thought to brazing instead of stick welding, not that it matter for this i was just wondering what your preference was as i have some thinner castings like this to do soon as well. great vid
I have had good success brazing the thinner stuff. This casting is probably 1/2" thick or a little more so I think stick weld will work best. Plus, I'm all out of oxy acetylene.
..Danged it, i was hoping that wasn't a crack ! You can bet i'll be watching and taking notes on the repair. Ya got to love/hate Harbor Freight. Their impact socket and wrenches are some of my favorites, along with the grinding and cutoff wheels...!!
I have a vise just like yours. I worked a job for it and do not know what it is worth any idea what you think it is worth it is in good condition good working order. a little paint would be good
