fitzo
Well-Known Member
Hello, forum. New guy, old knifemaker. Shop dormant for nigh on ten years.
I have an old Taiwanese ENCO "Table Top" 800 pound surface grinder that was, when we installed it about 1986 precise to 3 tenths, plenty good enough for knife work.
That said, ten years left untouched and the table is welded in place by what I imagine is polymerized-to-dried-shellac way lube. I've tapped liberally but not harshly with a dead blow trying to break it loose, but didn't want to hurt anything by slamming it. No give, anyway.
If anyone has experience recovering aged equipment or has any suggestions, they would be most appreciated. I'd like to get this tool back. Thank you!
I have an old Taiwanese ENCO "Table Top" 800 pound surface grinder that was, when we installed it about 1986 precise to 3 tenths, plenty good enough for knife work.
That said, ten years left untouched and the table is welded in place by what I imagine is polymerized-to-dried-shellac way lube. I've tapped liberally but not harshly with a dead blow trying to break it loose, but didn't want to hurt anything by slamming it. No give, anyway.
If anyone has experience recovering aged equipment or has any suggestions, they would be most appreciated. I'd like to get this tool back. Thank you!