07-01-2019, 07:51 PM
Ken(s),
Thanks. I'll probably start by only smoothing out the parting line and giving the crowns a smooth radius. The Viel will get used for sharpening but also woodworking and general metal working. One use I anticipate is sanding the inside of radii of metal and wooden parts where I want that edge to be flat. I am inclined to think a flat belt/pulley would do that better, but perhaps a slight crown would work also - even maybe better.
I can also see trying out the 2-screw tracking adjustment to see how it works and what is really needed. The notion of 4-screws appeals to me but I have quite a few projects waiting in the wings, so I don't need more to do.
I do plan on putting some time and effort into a good motor mount. I'll try a mount first that does not have any tracking adjustment, but I've been thinking of a way to make it adjustable. Simple shims would be simplest, but what fun is that.... ?
And I'm sure you are right, I'll be using it very soon and forgetting all about any of these issues.
Rick
Thanks. I'll probably start by only smoothing out the parting line and giving the crowns a smooth radius. The Viel will get used for sharpening but also woodworking and general metal working. One use I anticipate is sanding the inside of radii of metal and wooden parts where I want that edge to be flat. I am inclined to think a flat belt/pulley would do that better, but perhaps a slight crown would work also - even maybe better.
I can also see trying out the 2-screw tracking adjustment to see how it works and what is really needed. The notion of 4-screws appeals to me but I have quite a few projects waiting in the wings, so I don't need more to do.
I do plan on putting some time and effort into a good motor mount. I'll try a mount first that does not have any tracking adjustment, but I've been thinking of a way to make it adjustable. Simple shims would be simplest, but what fun is that.... ?
And I'm sure you are right, I'll be using it very soon and forgetting all about any of these issues.
Rick