David Anderson wrote:

I own an ancient Delta-Milwaukee "Toolmaker" surface grinder that is only
used about two hours a year, but it occasionally fills need that nothing
else will perform. It could be 50 years old. Both x, y, and z feeds are
manual. It is fitted with a Brown & Sharpe magnetic chuck. Lately, after
months of idleness, the surface finish after taking only a light 0.002-inch
pass is terrible. I have no operating manual or parts book; can't even find
the serial number.. The brass nameplate says "Only use balanced wheels".
Any suggestions as to a remedy, and who can balance a grinding wheel?
Thanks, Dave Anderson



First of all, if you use coolant make sure you let the wheel run out
before you turn it off. If you let coolant on the wheel and dont let it
all spin off you will make a heavy side when the stuff runs down and
gathers on one side.

Check your belts.

True you wheel with a diamond stone. Rotate the stone so you have a
good edge on it.


John