So I now have a Sanford benchtop surface grinder.
It's a tiny thing as surface grinders go, using 4" wheels and having a capacity, according to the sales literature, of 4x8x6 and a weight of all of 160 lbs.
My question is what should I be mounting this on? It's not a floor-standing model with a heavy cast-iron pedestal.
I suspect that I will need a pretty stout bench to reduce vibration to a minimum.
Would it be worth pouring a concrete slab a few inches thick on the top of (or inset into) the workbench for it to sit on?
How about getting a used surface place or other piece of stone?
Steve
Surface grinder bench
Re: Surface grinder bench
A casual friend of mine bought one at auction. It came on a very stout 3 (splayed) leg stand/table with a 3/4" top a bit over 24x24. Looks like it was designed to sit at while operating. He moved it to a heavy cabinet top, and I have not hear any complaints. He had no room for the table, so it now serves as my small fab and TIG table (among other things).
Russ
Master Floor Sweeper
Master Floor Sweeper