Show us Your Vintage Bench Grinders!!!!

[nine4gmc]

That was my other question, where do you get belts and what grit do you prefer on it for metal? I got this single phase for $20, there was no belt and the top roller was flipped over upside down so no one there knew wtf it was but me.

 

[exmaxima1]

That was my other question, where do you get belts and what grit do you prefer on it for metal? I got this single phase for $20, there was no belt and the top roller was flipped over upside down so no one there knew wtf it was but me.

Wow, you got a ridiculous deal! I'd imagine the stand cost you way more than that. In any case, the belt is a standard 2x48. I suggest Amazon, and something like this to get you started:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052KNNW0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

One more thing---don't get your beard too close to that moving belt

 

[nine4gmc]

Yeah, I got lucky and got a matching Baldor buffer for $20 that day as well, they were the only machines in an antique furniture auction so there was not a lot of interest. The stand was a bit more but with trades, I was only out of pocket $60 cash on it. My beard got shaved at New Years, lots of lathe work planned this year

 

[lilredex]

Found a belt driven Henry Power Tools "Craftmaster" 6" grinder at a garage sale ($5). It is missing the eye shields...probably never use them anyway.

A well built cast iron body, made in Canada in the fifties. It needs overhauling but will be a welcome addition to my shop. I prefer the belt driven models as you can choose your own speed. It can be driven from the rear or underneath.

More info here.

http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=433&tab=4&sort=1&th=false&fl=


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[organ]

Found a belt driven Henry Power Tools "Craftmaster" 6" grinder at a garage sale ($5). It is missing the eye shields...probably never use them anyway.

A well built cast iron body, made in Canada in the fifties. It needs overhauling but will be a welcome addition to my shop. I prefer the belt driven models as you can choose your own speed. It can be driven from the rear or underneath.

More info here.

http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=433&tab=4&sort=1&th=false&fl=


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Very cool!

 

[Hot Chop shop]

I figure this might be the spot to get some grinder help so I'll repost here... thanks in advance ...Can anyone tell me where to get a grinding wheel and a wire wheel for a Milwaukee 8inch 5051? And if you know which replacement bulbs to order that would be great too online it just says automotive bulb

Well I need to find the right size wire wheel and grinder wheel to fit the arbor, the standard 8in wheel from my dewalt doesn't seem to fit... I think the plastic insert can be removed from the wheel to make it fit and the inner hole on the wire wheel could be drilled out.... but I have read so many warnings and cautions about the wheels exploding and because my face is so pretty I'm going to have to look more into it to make sure I have the right wheels...

Also need to get some new bulbs

This is the wheel that didn't fit

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[Hot Chop shop]

Think I found my answer after a little searching... Apparently searching for a 8-inch wire wheel that has a 3/4 arbor is slim pickings? but there are plenty of 8-inch wire wheels with a 5/8 arbor... So just need an adapter like one of these then any wire wheel with the 2inch hole in the center will work.

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[GarageDog]

Outlaw,
You were right on the money!
Thanks again, Bill

My best guess:

Connect 6 (pwr cord black) to 8 (Sw Black)

Connect 5 (pwr cord wht) to 1 (Mtr wire)

Connect 9 (Red Sw) to 4 (Mtr common boac) and put a wire nut (insulate) where the black wire connects to the 2 motor wires #2 & 3.

Connect 7 to a good chassis ground on its own dedicated screw (needs a ring lug crimped on)

For the cord in the hole go to a good hardware store or motor shop and get one of the bulkhead strain reliefs with the part the you squeeze in to get it installed.

 

[wrenchguy]

Heard from the manufacturer today, the 1150 lb. monster was built september 1948.

 

[jakemac]

My little 1hp grinder seems so inadequate now.

 

[wrenchguy]

My little 1hp grinder seems so inadequate now.

its all relative jake, urs makes sparks and works now, mine hopefully a 4th of july spark show.

 

[Steroblan]

Here's a Brown Brockmeyer I saw on Craigs on a nice stand if anyone is interested.

http://chico.craigslist.org/tls/4434328845.html

 

[drivesitfar]

this Dayton 3/4 HP was calling my name to clean it up so it had to come home with me. here is the before cleaning up pictures. now i own 2 daytons, 2 baldor buffers and 2 craftsman block grinders so 6 different wheels to use and maybe not have to change any other than if they wear out.

the little Dayton is a 1/3 HP and in great shape.

 

[454ragtop]

Found this at the swap meet this weekend, never saw one before. Apparently dates to the 50's or 60's, appears to never have been used. Sorry for the crappy first pic, don't know what happened.
Jim

 

[Outlawmws]

Well, its an Atlas built Hi/low speed grinder, and I'm jealous! It's belt driven?

 

[zkling]

It's called a grinder hone. Like a predecessor to all the horizontal tool sharpening gadgets out today. Interesting contraption for sure, I like the badge. Not sure on the year, but this is from a 1959 catalog.

 

[WWIIjeep]

It's belt driven?

Yes, it's basically a 30-1 worm gear reduction box.

Offered from around 1953 through early-60s I think. Atlas also offered their own version of it at the same time. I'd guess that Craftsman logo style puts it earlier in that time-frame than later. 1955 and 1959 Craftsman catalogs show it with the traditional oval Craftsman logo.

Well, zkling beat me to the catalog information.

Here's an example of one with the belt guard included:

http://www.vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=15327

And here's the Atlas manual:

http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=2849

 

[M J Peters]

I started a thread looking for some insight on an older Baldor buffer. From what i've learned so far it appears to be a 50's vintage on a factory stand. It was suggested to me that the participants in this thread may be able to help as well. Rather than repeat it all here I'm posting a link to the thread. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3983155#post3983155

Thanks in advance for any insight you might provide. Thank you.

 

[454ragtop]

I started a thread looking for some insight on an older Baldor buffer. From what i've learned so far it appears to be a 50's vintage on a factory stand. It was suggested to me that the participants in this thread may be able to help as well. Rather than repeat it all here I'm posting a link to the thread. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3983155#post3983155

Thanks in advance for any insight you might provide. Thank you.

What more do you need to know about it? It's a 1/2 HP Baldor buffer on the factory cast iron stand, made in 1957. Shouldn't that about cover it?
Jim

 

[drivesitfar]

454: i think our new member is looking to find another member or two that own a similar grinder to maybe help let him know if a total restore is doable and how hard. or if he should just clean it up a little an run it until it dies which might not happen.

MJ: can you edit your post and also include your pictures that you did on your thread because most of use like good grinder pictures on this thread?

good luck

 

[Jon Jacobs]

heres a nice old Wagner I spiffed up with a spray can and new stones. The others an old Chinese one I got for free, made new acrylic shields and new stones also.

 

[M J Peters]

What I would be most interested in is learning what the proper color would be if I were to restore it. The red/orange stripes on the motor case and the red square on the base don't look like any of the images I've found on-line. As 454 noted in the other thread, it may well have been added. Beyond those areas though, the color isn't obvious to me. I'll be back up home in a couple of weeks, perhaps I can get a better idea at that time. Same with the stand.

Spoke with my father earlier today, and much as I expected, he didn't see the need to restore up something that runs. I will likely have to settle for just cleaning it up for now.

 

[drivesitfar]

MJ:i think yours was originally red and then baldor went to green and now grey. not sure when the exact breakdown of the years are when they changed, but it might be in this thread if you enjoy reading about grinders and looking at some awesome pictures. yours is a keeper in my book and i own a few.

or paint it any darn color you like because it's yours.

JJ:your work is always amazing. keep it up and post all the pictures you like of your stuff.

 

[WWIIjeep]

MJ:i think yours was originally red and then baldor went to green and now grey. not sure when the exact breakdown of the years are when they changed, but it might be in this thread if you enjoy reading about grinders and looking at some awesome pictures.

Baldor colors overlapped depending on model.

Gray has been their usual color, but in the '60s and '70s they had a line of red grinders called "Big Red" in honor of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks and their mascot (Baldor is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas).

They also had a value line of grinders for a few years that were painted green.

I'm pretty sure I've posted catalog pages somewhere in this thread for some of the red and green Baldor grinders.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Here is my latest garage sale find. I posted it there first, thought I'd move it here with some more info. It is a real nice smooth running grinder. I was asked to show a close up of the data plate and have included it. Anyone know if this grinder would have had cast end cover plates? They are both missing and I would like to find some. Any other info would be great!

I've got four Sioux grinders, from 1/2 hp to 1 hp, but none are a #2065. They should have side guards.

 

[Jon Jacobs]

MJ:i think yours was originally red and then baldor went to green and now grey. not sure when the exact breakdown of the years are when they changed, but it might be in this thread if you enjoy reading about grinders and looking at some awesome pictures. yours is a keeper in my book and i own a few.

or paint it any darn color you like because it's yours.

JJ:your work is always amazing. keep it up and post all the pictures you like of your stuff.

thanks ! just glad to be on board.

 

[M J Peters]

WWII - thanks for the info.
Searching through some refurb threads here, I ran across this one CLICK HERE posted by Southern. His motor case and stand look virtually identical to the one at the farm. Just based on that, looks like grey it is. Dad can't recall if my grandfather bought it new or used. I'm guessing he bought it used from a shop that painted the red on for safety or somesuch.

 

[Jon Jacobs]

just picked up these 2 little guys while cleaning out my inlaws basement. Ones a black and decker and ones an Ashlands They were free. I will just give then a good cleaning and new stones.

 

[Itinerant]

I posted this over in the Garage Sale thread first, then remembered this thread. I picked up this older Baldor 7306D with the stand this morning at a yard sale for $10. The PO painted it (poorly) green and it's missing one tool rest, needs glass for the eye-shields and the lights need re-wiring but it runs strong.

 

[Jon Jacobs]

good score !

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

$10?!? damn!

 

[Itinerant]

$10?!? damn!

When the seller told me his price I thought for sure it wasn't running, I couldn't hand him $10 fast enough after he plugged it in and turned it on. He had disassembled the right side so it was displayed without the light, end frame and cover guard but he brought out those parts while I was sorting through his other stuff.

 

[Carla]

Here's my old Cincinnati grinder, which, I was told, was certain to have originally been on a ship, since it has that sealed switch-box.

Its 1943 vintage, I think. It was given to me by a friend who had bought it at surplus, but didn't read the data-plate......he had tried to run it on the 220/3ph. power at his shop, and was certain the motor was perished, as it would 'sort of run, but not well enough to use'.

I was told that there was a Navy spec requiring at least one grinder on the ship to be equipped with a coolant system, for sharpening such tools as cold chisels without risk of burning the steel.

This one was a 'spare time' restoration project for winter of 1979-80, and, indeed, ate up quite a bit of 'spare time'. (there were 'many' coats of paint on it, 3/16" thick in some areas.....one thing you can say for the Navy, they don't skimp on paint.....but, oh, my, it was ugly.)

It was originally wired for 'ship's power' 440V only, so we had to have it rewound for 220.

Cleaning out the coolant sump and getting the pump working was....well....interesting....as the sump was filled almost to the wheel with well-solidified grinding dust, a sort of imitation sedimentary rock......and a rather good imitation, actually, a quite hard, dense material. You'd not believe how much work it was to drill and chip out that 'pseudo-stone'.

We did 'get lucky' on one detail. A friend saw the 'work in progress' and asked what size wheels it used (12"x2"). He brought us a couple of new 'coarse and fine' wheels, left over as spares for an old grinder at his plant which had been replaced with a newer unit.

Photos, if the links work.....
(please, could someone with the relevant computer skills post the images on this site?)

www.tactical-link.com/cpix/cincigrinder1.jpg

www.tactical-link.com/cpix/cincigrinder2.jpg

cheers

Carla

 

[jakemac]

Here ya go -

 

[tedsters]

Dunlap 1950 1/4hp

i was happy to buy this from a local picker by me he wanted $25 i got it for $20
another member Greg Thor has one identical, i have not done anything to it yet this is just how i got it i don't think this grinder was hardly used the original cord does not even have any cracks in it thing runs like a champ the tool rest don't have any grind marks on them.Its a 6x3/4

 

[Itinerant]

Here's my old Cincinnati grinder, which, I was told, was certain to have originally been on a ship, since it has that sealed switch-box.

Damn Carla, that is a beast! And beautiful.

 

[M J Peters]

Impulse buy, just because I liked the way it looked. Has both tool rests and separately mounted shields. Cleaned up the bare metal parts and wiped down the rest. Replaced the set screws (one was broken off) and one nut on a tool rest arm.

 

[Carla]

I posted this over in the Garage Sale thread first, then remembered this thread. I picked up this older Baldor 7306D with the stand this morning at a yard sale for $10. The PO painted it (poorly) green and it's missing one tool rest, needs glass for the eye-shields and the lights need re-wiring but it runs strong.

Hmmm........all things considered, your really nice grinder at $10 was a far better deal that was my 'just get that thing out of here or it goes to scrap' freebie one......if one's working time is worth anything, that is.

cheers

Carla

 

[drivesitfar]

Carla: I wish i lived closer to you because you have some awesome vises and tools you've posted pictures of lately. i saw the Parker you ended up selling to Outlaw which was awesome and i'm happy it found a good home. now you post a Cincinnati grinder on it's original stand that might take a city's power to start the thing.

i had a smaller Cincinnati grinder that my car mechanic now is using in his garage that was a beast and might have been a quarter as big as yours.

nice grinder and i bet it purrs once it gets fired up. thanks for sharing.

 

[M J Peters]

I finally found out exactly what I picked up. The grinder doesn't have any identifying numbers, etc. on it other than the Craftsman decal.

I found it in a 1949 Craftsman tool catalog -Sold for $8.25 new and the guards were a $2.70 option.