[Jewelry making - Article 01319] - Re: [Orchid] 2 Wheels Buffer or Flex Shaft?

[Janet Kofoed]

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>     I bought a 3/4 hp Chinese made grinder for $19.95, removed what I
>     did not need, I plugged it in and while running I put a hacksaw on
>     the shaft and cut off the threaded parts on each end of the shaft,
>     and then the tapered spindles fit right. Several years later and it
>     is still going strong. 

    I left the threaded spindle on one side of mine, and I have a medium
    cratex wheel mounted on it. I put the tapered spindle on the other
    side for polishing wheels. It's nice to have grinding capabilities
    constantly at hand. 

    It's also nice to hear that the Harbor Freight pedestals are good
    and stable. I was looking at those in the catalog the other day. I'm
    considering getting a rolling milll, but I have a definite lack of
    space in my studio. Maybe I can move the buffing to a smaller space
    (the pedestal) and use the former buffing place for the rolling
    mill... 

    How do you folks deal with your space problems? How do you fit one
    more piece of equipment into a crowded studio? 

Janet Kofoed
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