Surface grinder wheel counterbalance t

[Eaglewood]

I recently restored a early fifties vintage Ried grinder and am pleased at it’s performance. I purchased two wheel adapters and wheels. The well used wheels that came with it were fine but the new 7 inch diameter wheels caused some vibration. Not wanting to spend $300+ on balance adapters I found making these counterbalances worked very well.

Making two cups, one nesting in the other with one half of the flange removed on each.

On the balance fixture