Recent content by LeakyCanoe

Thanks for the replies so far. I'm now coming around to the theory that the 2 mystery fixtures belong to a different, but similar vintage tool and cutter grinding machine. Specifically, something like an old Kwik-Way or Leblond model like these ones. I'm doing more online digging in an...

Many thanks to those who have responded so far. I'm beginning to get some of the wisdom transfer here I was hoping for in posting this thread.

...and yes, there was a valve seat grinder hidden in with those other goodies at the bottom of that metal case. Photos of it are attached, along with a couple more of the Sioux model # 1713 dressing tool fixture that was in there too. These all go with the Sioux custom carry case as shown in...

hi David, If you do end getting a lead on the red paint color, I too would appreciate you posting that here. I also have an old "red paint era" Sunnen machine. In my case, it is a vintage Sunnen Pin Hole Grinder. I have various stones and kit to go with it too. Ultimately I would like to...

...and here are some better shots of the 2 fixtures that go with the Sioux 620 valve grinder. Surely there must be someone out there who has a manual for this machine so I an see how these all tie in and relate to the overall machine functionality - no ?

thanks, I will have to look up those attachments and study up some more on them.

hi all, long time lurker here and into vintage metal working machines and tooling. I have come to own this as part of a larger shop machine deal and am having trouble sorting out if I have the complete machine or not. As you can see it is a vintage Sioux model 620, which I understand you grind...