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Also I don’t know who commented about the dressing the wheel is very important on the 450 but I can believe that….when I dress the side...
Feb 18, 2026
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So do you have to shim the motor or what…I was so pissed the other day I had to walk away….i thought it would be way easier setting up...
Feb 18, 2026
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measure how far down the bottom of the arbor is from the bottom of the frame
Feb 18, 2026
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Well guys I played with the 450 I got and it’s pissing me off lol….i need another wheel and it needs some kind of adjustment I just need...
Feb 18, 2026
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I modify the original arm and then make a few components for it all to work. Probably around $250 with return shipping.
Feb 18, 2026
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What’s that arm cost a feller????
Feb 18, 2026
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Yup, I can modify those old Simington 450's so they have a vertical and horizontal adjustment.
Feb 18, 2026
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OE 450 just has 2 holes to thread that chain holder knob into, as far as I know. You can’t raise or lower the holder. The eccentric...
Feb 18, 2026
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So that one has a lot more movement that a “stock” 450 grinder would??
Feb 18, 2026
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IIRC, Scarr made it for Randy and he generously gave it to me...
Feb 18, 2026
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Yes they were. Definitely not how it came but I personally did not do it. It’s a piece of delrin.
Feb 18, 2026
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Are those done on a 450??? Also did you modify the chain holder to move like that or did it do it stock???
Feb 18, 2026
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Nice that’s what I was wondering!!!!
Feb 18, 2026
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Yes, I move it. I can easily adjust for a more durable grind vs. fast.
Feb 18, 2026
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