tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064278226581061456.post4242982152307743143..comments2024-02-29T05:25:33.729-08:00Comments on Voices Inside My Head: A small piece of historyheresolonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00461382067580153600noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064278226581061456.post-48071016467173543802020-12-12T06:22:08.467-08:002020-12-12T06:22:08.467-08:00Thanks for the comment. For some reason it got pu...Thanks for the comment. For some reason it got pushed into moderation and since I don't have moderation set, it took my this many months to notice.<br /><br />I actually found out more about the small pitchfork. It isn't a pitchfork, it's a spading fork. Designed for digging, not pitching.<br /><br />Good eye on the grinder. Thanks. I have never actually tried to use it for anything but I'll add the washer if I do.heresolonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00461382067580153600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064278226581061456.post-17732182636342301042020-06-14T11:43:38.942-07:002020-06-14T11:43:38.942-07:00Hi, Pretty cool hand grinder. I just finished rest...Hi, Pretty cool hand grinder. I just finished restoring a Prairie DuChien hand grinder. It is a model 27R with a 15.5:1 gear ratio. It is listed as a Industrial Grade Railroad Grinder. <br />I just sharpened a broken Phillips head screwdriver to a punch using one hand. With some use a person gets better at it. The best bet is to have am<br />N apprentice turn the crank for you. I noticed the flat piece that grips the bench on your grinder is missing. That can be replaced with a large washer and be good as new.<br />Good luck and have fun.<br />Tool Guy KenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com