Hello all,
I have just purchased a Thompsons 14" x 72" surface grinder w/magnetic chuck. I have never ran anything like it, and have many questions. We plan on grinding cast iron, and mild steel plates. So far we have the machine set up, have figured out what all the controls do. The next step we would like to do is dress the wheel (80G 20"x2" alum. ox.). We purchased a table mounted diamond stone dresser. The manual that came with the machine did not give very much info. What are all the proper steps to dress the stone (details, details, details please)? What depth of cut can we make? How often do we dress the stone? ANYTHING else we should know? We know we are getting into dangerous territory, and would really appreciate any tips, instructions, or warnings you guys could give us.
Thanks!