Scored Nice Old Craftsman Grinder with stand

[gtiboy66]

I was browsing craigslist during lunch today and found a neet old Craftsman grinder with original stand 4 miles from my office. I just got back from picking it up.

Its a 1/2 hp ball bearing grinder with all accesories
I do not believe its missing anything.

I am quite excited about this.

 

[ndnchf]

Nice score!

I've got one just like it. These are known as craftsman "block" grinders, due to the square housing shape. They were made in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 hp models. Mine came on a post type pedestal. They are good solid machines, strong and with good bearings. Congrats.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

nice. i have a 1hp 8" block. that stand is awesome. what did you give for it?

 

[gtiboy66]

Paid $45 for it

it even came with a tool holder grinding attachment

 

[Joe B.]

there was one just like that at my local Habitat Restore. It sat there for weeks and the last price I saw was about what you paid. I still regret not picking it up.

 

[Jawn]

Nice grinder and stand.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

Paid $45 for it

it even came with a tool holder grinding attachment

let me be the first to say you ****

 

[buening]

Nice! I've been looking for an 8" block grinder for quite awhile and haven't found squat

 

[wornoutoldman]

Suckage for you pal!

 

[Outlawmws]

let me be the first to say you ****

 

[itsvegas]

you ****! i been after one of these for awhile now!

 

[bluebolt]

Nice score!

I've got one just like it. These are known as craftsman "block" grinders, due to the square housing shape. They were made in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 hp models. Mine came on a post type pedestal. They are good solid machines, strong and with good bearings. Congrats.

Actualy that is not a block grinder, the block grinders came out in the mid 70's and are flat on top in the center. That round top is 60's early 70's. I just picked up a 1/3 HP version of that two days ago, a litte cheaper but no stand.

 

[930dreamer]

Nice score and you ****.

 

[mtkst19]

awesome grinder. i just scored one myself recently w/ 7 inch wheels 1/2 horsepower. looked barely used. even had the original accessory box w/ the water pot and guards in it. I gladly paid 50 bucks for it. You got yours for same price with the stand! definitely a good deal.

best part about these grinders--flip the switch and it is instantly at speed ready to get to work. the 8 inch asian one i had in the shop you would have to wait until it came up to speed.

 

[Gregg33]

Nice find, around here all you find is Chicom **** for 2/3 the price of new or huge industrial grinders that are going for hundreds of $ used!

 

[Joe B.]

I'm sure your items would be well received in the Classified board here on Garage Journal.

 

[gatewaysysop]

Freaking awesome, I would love to find one with the stand like that, you definitely **** sir.