Stanley Handyman Grinder issues

[linwood]

I picked this grinder up because I thought it looked cool, it needed help. When I got it it had wheels on it and nuts holding the wheels on. so I thought no big deal should be easy. NOT

The left hand side arbor was stripped and the right is not perfect. I figured i would just clean up the threads and new nuts.

I went ahead cleaned it up and painted it. The arbor is 1/2 inch and I thought it was a 20tpi, turns out its 24 tpi.

I'm having trouble finding out information about the grinder. Also having trouble finding a left hand die, to try to clean up the threads.

I could go get the arbor machined, recut, the try to make a wheel work on it. Also I'm thinking drill out the end of the arbor, thread it, put a bolt in, and shim up to the wheel. I would probably have way to much $$ in it getting the machine work done.

If I could buy new arbors, that would work, if I could find them.

What do you guys think would be the best way to go? or just scrap the project?

Frame 216
type 56HA

 

[Richard Cranium]

most likely would end up with more into it then it would be worth.

 

[gnpenning]

If you can't find a die, have you tried a thread file?

 

[crguy]

If you can't find a die, have you tried a thread file?

A small triangular file will also work.

 

[linwood]

no I haven't tried or researched any other method of fixing the threads, but I will. I apologize I should have researched it more before I asked. I Figured the die was going to be my only option. thank you all.

 

[ctb]

Those threads are gone, there's nothing left for a thread file to restore. You can fix the threads around the bald spot and probably get a nut to cinch up, but would you trust that to hold a spinning grinding wheel?

 

[exmaxima1]

It's hard to tell if you need the full length of thread, and you may be able to simply grind/file some flats where the damaged portion is. If you still have the nut, you might chase the thread with a tap. They are available on the auction site for a reasonable cost, ie:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-24-GH3-...954299?hash=item4647d68ebb:g:nqsAAOSwGotWn9xm

 

[1930]

I think its a nice looking grinder and you did a nice job of cleaning it up, fix it regardless of cost ( within reason of course ) and you will have a nice usable grinder.

If you decide to scrap it send it to me and I will take care of the shipping +

 

[McBrownie]

I picked this grinder up because I thought it looked cool, it needed help. When I got it it had wheels on it and nuts holding the wheels on. so I thought no big deal should be easy. NOT

The left hand side arbor was stripped and the right is not perfect. I figured i would just clean up the threads and new nuts.

I went ahead cleaned it up and painted it. The arbor is 1/2 inch and I thought it was a 20tpi, turns out its 24 tpi.

I'm having trouble finding out information about the grinder. Also having trouble finding a left hand die, to try to clean up the threads.

I could go get the arbor machined, recut, the try to make a wheel work on it. Also I'm thinking drill out the end of the arbor, thread it, put a bolt in, and shim up to the wheel. I would probably have way to much $$ in it getting the machine work done.

If I could buy new arbors, that would work, if I could find them.

What do you guys think would be the best way to go? or just scrap the project?

Frame 216
type 56HA

That is a very cool grinder. I can see why you want to get it going again. Those threads don't look too bad. Take your time with a thread file and you should be able to clean them up. You could also try to use a "split nut" to clean up the threads. Hack saw one side of a nut, spread it with a screwdriver and get it onto the good threads closest to the motor sid. Then remove it by unthreading it, which will run it over the damaged threads and hopefully reform them.

 

[linwood]

That is a very cool grinder. I can see why you want to get it going again. Those threads don't look too bad. Take your time with a thread file and you should be able to clean them up. You could also try to use a "split nut" to clean up the threads. Hack saw one side of a nut, spread it with a screwdriver and get it onto the good threads closest to the motor sid. Then remove it by unthreading it, which will run it over the damaged threads and hopefully reform them.

Thanks for the info McBrownie, I do want to keep it. The split nut idea is great idea.

Have you guys seen this grinder before? my searches have bought up nothing. I'm assuming I can't buy parts for it.

 

[jdelliott1976]

When I've used a split nut, I've usually cut it all the way in half, and held both pieces on while I slip the right size socket on to hold the pieces together. Last time I did it was on a 22mm axle shaft, though, so I doubt I could have just split one side anyway. Just push on the socket once you have the contraption together, so the socket doesn't slip off the nut while you are turning it.

 

[McBrownie]

When I've used a split nut, I've usually cut it all the way in half, and held both pieces on while I slip the right size socket on to hold the pieces together. Last time I did it was on a 22mm axle shaft, though, so I doubt I could have just split one side anyway. Just push on the socket once you have the contraption together, so the socket doesn't slip off the nut while you are turning it.

Good idea. That sounds easier.