Goodson Gazette
From The Archives - 1997 Group Photo
This group photo of Goodson employees was taken in 1997. Several of these people are still with Goodson, 23 years later! Can you name them?
Check out the small photo below for the answer.
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The Harley Davidson® WLA45
It might be a stretch to say that Harley-Davidson® won the war in Europe, but there were certainly instrumental in the Allied victory. Very early into WWII, it was apparent that troops needed total mechanization. Special motorcycles were developed for the infantry and armored divisions.
The Flywheel Grinder … your profit pal
As you know the flywheel grinder in your shop should be one of the most profitable machines in your business. With basic skills, training and the following information, just about anyone in the shop can grind a flywheel properly. The set up is simple and the job itself is very fast. In most cases you should be able to average about $100 per hour if you can keep the work coming in from your customers.
Here’s a quick overview of how to set up and use your flywheel grinder.
Tips for Using CBN Flywheel Grinding Wheels
CBN Flywheel Grinding Wheels are constructed as an aluminum or graphite substrate and form into a cup (type 11) with CBN (cubic boron nitride) material cemented to the flair.
Straight Talk About Your Surfacing Machine
Today we’re going to talk about resurfacing machines for cylinder heads and blocks. These machines come in variety of styles and configurations as well as many colors. There are belt grinders, dry grinders, wet grinders, broaches and mills. There are different designs from under-head to over-head types. These machines use coated or formed abrasives, some use carbide and later styles or models use CBN or PCD, some use coolant and some are operated dry. Despite these differences, they all have two things in common; they make a warped surface flat and they need the same care and attention when it comes to the daily maintenance necessary to maintain their accuracy and dependability.
CBN and PCD for Head Resurfacing
There has been quite a rush to CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) in cutting iron in the last ten years. Some machines are just wet grinders converted to use a CBN bit. Others have been designed to be a CBN cutting machine. Set up is critical when using CBN. The aggressive cutting action it delivers is directly related to how true the set up is and how conscientious the operator is.
Scott Biesanz, Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Owner Retires
Scott Biesanz, owner of Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has retired effective December 31, 2019.
Scott purchased the company in 1979 from the Winona Tool Company and spent the next 40 years growing Goodson into the company it is today. Some highlights from Scott’s tenure as owner include:
3 Quick Tips To Improve Your Valve Grinding
No long tech articles today. Just simple, common-sense tips to improve your valve grinding results. Read on for three quick tips!Checklist for Flywheel Grinding Maintenance
