Wheel Dresser

Wheel Dresser

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30 March 2023 at 21:13 #639657
Vic
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Anyone know of a cheap source for these “star” discs. Mine have nearly worn down all the way. This is the type of dresser I have. Bore is for a 1/4” bolt and I guess the discs were about an inch diameter, maybe a bit bigger?
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30 March 2023 at 21:13 #20961
Vic
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30 March 2023 at 22:16 #639663
bernard towers
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Just google wheel dressing star wheels there are several choices
30 March 2023 at 22:24 #639665
Vic
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Posted by bernard towers on 30/03/2023 22:16:16:

Just google wheel dressing star wheels there are several choices

I’ve tried that and the postage is often more than the cost of the wheels.
30 March 2023 at 23:01 #639668
mgnbuk
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Last lot I got at work came from Cromwell, though as seems to be the norm now the same items are cheaper at Zoro

Nigel B.
31 March 2023 at 09:47 #639697
noel shelley
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Those dressers were numbered. Can you give me a number or else hole size, OD and thickness ? I may be able to help you. Noel
31 March 2023 at 10:10 #639702
Mike Hurley
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Chester Hobby Store list 3 models from about £20. I believe it's free P&P for orders over £30.

Usual disclaimer – no connection etc.

Regards. Mike
31 March 2023 at 14:17 #639737
Nick Clarke 3
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Machine Mart who may be on a high street near you list one in size 0
31 March 2023 at 17:51 #639758
Vic
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There is a MachineMart about half a mile from a place I visit once a week so it’s actually cheaper for me to buy a whole new dresser. So much for repairing stuff etc.
31 March 2023 at 19:26 #639773
Nicholas Farr
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Hi, this is the type I have, and I was lucky enough to get a small box-full of the wheels, discs rods and bushes that were destined for the scrap bin, which will last me out.

Regards Nick.
12 April 2023 at 08:55 #640984
John Reese
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The brand name for that dresser n the US is Desmond. Maybe the same name in the UK.
12 April 2023 at 12:04 #641018
Baz
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Chuck the barbaric thing away and treat yourself to a diamond dresser.
12 April 2023 at 17:22 #641063
mark costello 1
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The above dresser will rip much of the wheel off, useful when removing grroves etc. The dressing sticks and diamond dressers are more finesse, useful for touch ups. They also seem to make the wheel make the part hotter. Not as free cutting.. Horses for courses.
12 April 2023 at 17:35 #641067
noel shelley
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Mark has it ! the star wheel dresser is for making the wheel flat ish, use a diamond for this and you may well smash/ rip out the diamond. The diamond is really for final dressing but can make the wheel less free cutting and generate more heat. Noel.
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