Is the lube system working? particularly the spindle. If belt driven,
are the belts in good shape?
When did you last dress the wheel? I'd dress it before every use.
I'm no expert, but when you put on a new wheel, you HAVE to dress it to
true it up.
What's the material you are cutting? Try the same material you used
the last time it worked okay. Don't expect the same quality of
results if the wheel doesn't match the material.
Two thousandths is NOT a light cut! Try some 1/2 thou cuts. or even less.

Pete Stanaitis
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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