Help with Jolicoeur's Grinder

[Archer]

I am hoping to build an apple grinder similar to Claude Jolicoeur's plans in his book, but I cannot find the aluminum end plates he uses to attach the wood grinding wheel. (see attached pix below). His were custom made for him by a friend, but it seems likle they should be available (or something similar). Anyone have any idea where I can get these? I need them with a 3/4 inch bore, but I doubt they need to be aluminum, oh, and set screws. Many thanks!

 

[Pickled_Pepper]

No clue how much something like that would cost, but I bet any small shop with a lathe could make it. I know of a shop in Maine that I've bought some backpacking stuff from. I don't know if he does custom orders but you could try contacting him. He's a character, but seems to know his stuff.

PM me if you would like his contact info. (I don't want to put up advertisements in the forums)

 

[jamrs90]

Like Pickled Pepper said, anyone halfway decent with a lathe should be able to make you a set.

Try machine shops as well as welding shops (that do welding, not somewhere like AirGas)

 

[HopSong]

You could go to a store.. like Woodcraft.. if there is one in your area.. or any store that sells wood lathes. They would have a "faceplate" that generally fits a 1/2" arbor. Or, simply go online.. and look for a wood lathe faceplate.

 

[Pickled_Pepper]

You could go to a store.. like Woodcraft.. if there is one in your area.. or any store that sells wood lathes. They would have a "faceplate" that generally fits a 1/2" arbor. Or, simply go online.. and look for a wood lathe faceplate.

Excellent idea, HopSong!

 

[Archer]

All the wood lathe faceplates I've seen are threaded, rather than attached with a set screw, which is what I need to slide over the shaft, etc. You may be right about going to a welding shop and having some made or having them weld one onto my shaft in the right place. Just thought there may be some available out there. Thanks.

 

[HopSong]

>>>> HERE <<<< Is the one I have.. I'm sure there are others

 

[ChefRex]

That would be relatively easy to make , as Pickled Pepper said a shop with a lathe will be able to make it. I have access to a lathe and I'm sure I could make it but it's not what I do and would take longer to make than worth it.
Look for machinists, post a Craigslist.
Good luck!