RGraff Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I had a tester "thrown in" to a package deal when I bought my last cnc machines. The previous owner never used it but was confident all the necessary parts were there. The machines are gone but I still have the tester. The last time I used a tester was in college (30 or so years ago) and I have no recollection how to set it up or use it. An internet search has been all but useless. Is anyone here versed enough on these tools to help me out either personally or direct me to a resource who can? I'd be happy to post pictures and any other info. one might need to get this up and "running". Better yet...if there's someone here in the P.N.W. near enough for me to make a short trip and get someone hands on with it that would be best case scenario. Otherwise it will continue to be a rather large paper weight and I'll just sell it to someone who can actually use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 What brand is it? I have some info I can give you depending on maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Try youtube. That's what I did when I couldn't decifer the Chinese instructions that came with my Grizzly tester. In reality, it's a pretty simple procedure. Or, drive to the Oregon coast and see mine. Bring soap. No water shortage here...coming down in buckets today. :) John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGraff Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 I'll get pics together tomorrow. I do believe it's Chinese. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 This is the only info I have... maybe this will help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Sorry, it didn't attach the first time.Rockwell Hardness Tester Instructions.doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGraff Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 The controls look very similar although the machine itself looks a bit different. Much appreciated. Thank you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGraff Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 These were the best I could do with the wife's cell phone at 4:30 this morning in a driving rain. Gotta get that barn closed up. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGraff Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Been ruminating on this a bit. Not having any luck getting this set up and to be honest I don't know that I "need" it. Even if I do need it, I've got a list a mile long of stuff I need sooner. So, my thought was to offer this up for trade to someone who may need it worse than I do. I'm just starting out so I need to get the basics in my inventory (basic tools). Tongs, hammers, hardies, etc., etc.. I could use a decent belt grinder too. What I really could use would be some lessons. :rolleyes: Anyway, if any of you good folks think this hardness tester is something you can use, feel free to speak up. If you're not too far away, I'd be happy to meet with you and have you give it a good once over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 My humble suggestion is to keep the hardness tester. As you progress, you will want to test the tooling you make and keep notes on what works and what doesn't. Sure, you can live w/o one, but to have one is to be incredibily fortunate imho. When I first started in blacksmithing 20+ yrs ago, I naively thought I really wouldn't have to learn a lot about heat treating. Just a few basics and I'm good. If you stay with the craft, reality is much different, and you'll find yourself wanting to know everything there is about heat treating and how to approach it scientifically to meet your needs. It really is fascinating. Keep it, learn how to use it, and keep notes on you experiments. If you want to take a vacation to the coast, I'll show you how to use it. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Mr. Graff, If you'd like, send me an email and I'll give you my ph # and I'll be happy to tell you how to set up and use your tester. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGraff Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Many thanks John. I'm on my out the door for a trip out of town but will do that when I return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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