September 5, 200916 yr I want to buy or build a treadle grinder. I've had no luck finding one, and I can't find a stone larger then about 14" (available either for the Tormek grinder or from Norton) There are bigger wheels available for snag grinders but they are much too course. Anyone know of a source for either?
September 5, 200916 yr I have seen them at flea markets and antique stores around Pennsylvania. Try the antique places around Thomasville, PA.
September 6, 200916 yr Plus a pedal grindstone is a SLOW grinding stone. Stones from modern companies are generally made for much higher speeds. The classic pedal grindstone is a soft "sandstone". Around here in NE Iowa, they show up pretty regularly at flea markets and in antique stores. 20 inch wheels or larger are pretty common. And you can often get them with metal or wood frameworks to hold them and sit on while sharpening a scythe or axe. So check out the local antique stores and flea markets. There is not a lot of demand for them - other than with the full stand. The simple stones should be pretty affordable. Mikey
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