On Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:52:48 GMT, "ETG" wrote:

Thks, Gunner!

This group is a real resource!

I see after some research that MSC sells the same Sopko puller that K.O. Lee
supplied OEM for only about $16.

I am debating getting one of the fancy Sopko balancing adapter "collets" or
trying to Rube something up to actually balance the wheel. I have seen
schemes that involve squashing fishing split-shot sinkers in a cardboard
flange-cushion. That would likely work, but seems kind of inelegant and hard
to adjust. Other, even ruder, schemes involve hogging the side of the wheel
off selectively with an angle grinder.

I guess I will concentrate first on building some balancing ways and a
tapered arbor for the wheel/adapter to ride on.


Actually..most tool grinders are so well balanced...and the appropriate
wheels are so well made..that after a single dressing..they run very
very well. This is much different than Chinese made bench grinder
wheels btw...MUCH different

Gunner

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