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Also info and opinions, pros and cons of different models.
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I think @jacob j. has one .Ziegelmeyer is super rare, from what Jasha had told me the adjustments are basically unlimited.
What Shaun said…450’s frame flexes too much and arm lacks movement. Welding it up and adding adjustment works.
Used properly the 451 is much more rigid and is quite accurate, one of the fastest grinders to roll a chain through. They all have pros and cons for sure.
The 450 lacks the webbing that the 451 saw-if you push on the end of the arm the frame flexes far more on the 450, I’ve seen them compared. Arms themselves the 450 is much more rigid absolutely.The sand cast 450 had a lot stronger frame and arm than the die cast 451, a lot more meat on the 450. Also the 451 has the vertical adjustment as a split arm which adds a lot of compliance.
The 450 lacks the webbing that the 451 saw-if you push on the end of the arm the frame flexes far more on the 450, I’ve seen them compared. Arms themselves the 450 is much more rigid absolutely.
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That’s a lot of good info. I own an RS2 with Shaun’s upgrades and a 451c. I can concur with about all of it. I can relate to the inconsistent beaks on the 451c, but I didn’t understand why. The RS2 is my favorite to run, even thought it throws the filings the wrong way for me. The 451 throws the filings straight back and away from me and up against my gunsafe door. They fall to the ground and I vacuum them up. Easy. The RS2 throws them back into the room making a big mess. Still have to vacuum, bigger area, poorer results. I said filings because I’m using the CBN products out there. Love em. I’m thinking of trying magnets on the RS2 next time I use it to catch the filings. Prolly work.
It hasn’t happened yet. But I can see where you got the idea I had. Sorry. LolHold up! You have a CBN wheel on the RSII?
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I think @jacob j. has one .
Looking forward to it ,Mr JJYep, got a Ziegelmeyer, an earlier Simington 450B, and a Chicago Freight round grinder for doing gullets.
When the weather gets nicer here, I'll dig the Ziggy out and do a write-up on it. Mine has the foot controller and water-cooling system.