Snap-On Bench Grinder. I've never seen this before, Have you?

[joe.striper]

MODEL#BG500GEX. Old new stock from Snap-On. 1/2 HP, 7" stones, USA made. I cannot find ANYTHING online about this, can anyone help? Seller wants $200, which I'm inclined to pay. All shields, paperwork etc...are there.

 

[Tronyadorable]

GRAB IT. Worry with the details later.
They get $150 for a fughing ratchet. Imagine what that costs.

 

[4xdog]

Quit typing. Go buy the thing!

 

[Lx460]

Made by Wissota

 

[BJ42LX]

Thanks for the tip! I found the seller. I'm headed over there now. It's a trek for me but it's worth it.










PS. I really did find the ad. "posted: 17 days ago updated: a day ago". Did he drop the price?

 

[twertsy]

Nice snag!

 

[veks]

BUY! BUY! BUY! BUY! BUY! BUY! BUY! BUY!

Thats in excellent condition. Look what this blue point bench grinder sold for on ebay.

 

[zkling]

Yes I have. Very handy...if you have the space.

 

[joe.striper]

Tried to get there tonight, no luck he's at the dentist. Tomorrow night. Teased him with vises. Oh, did i tell you he inherited a 'bunch of old vises' from his grandfather that he's interested in moving...

 

[WhiskeyTangoFox]

Found this while googling around - http://www.collectingsnapon.com/catalogs/catalogs.php?loggedin=0&catalogPage=5075

 

[Lx460]

Tried to get there tonight, no luck he's at the dentist. Tomorrow night. Teased him with vises. Oh, did i tell you he inherited a 'bunch of old vises' from his grandfather that he's interested in moving...

I'm meeting a guy over in Ellington tonight after his Dr. appointment that has one for sale also. Weird that two of these would show up?

 

[joe.striper]

Thanks for the tip! I found the seller. I'm headed over there now. It's a trek for me but it's worth it.










PS. I really did find the ad. "posted: 17 days ago updated: a day ago". Did he drop the price?

I didnt think anyone would look in VT! !! please leave it alone

 

[joe.striper]

You guys are killing me!!!!!!!!

 

[Trey T]

That's a nice piece. I would turn it into a wire wheeling and buffing tool. Definitely a rare piece!!

 

[Buckgnarly]

You guys are killing me!!!!!!!!

Never, EVER post details of CL glory on this place until you are in possession of your treasure. The vultures will swoop in....I swear, they would trample their own mothers to get **** that they do not even need if it's cheap enough!

 

[Lx460]

Are you sure you wouldn't be just as happy with this? Plus you'd still have $180 left in your wallet!

 

[joe.striper]

That's a nice piece. I would turn it into a wire wheeling and buffing tool. Definitely a rare piece!!

That's my plan. Wire wheel on one end and 3m deburring wheel on the other.

 

[Scimonetti]

I didnt think anyone would look in VT! !! please leave it alone

Wait this was on vt craigslist?

 

[Scimonetti]

Never, EVER post details of CL glory on this place until you are in possession of your treasure. The vultures will swoop in....I swear, they would trample their own mothers to get **** that they do not even need if it's cheap enough!

Google reverse image lookup scares me too. If it's really good don't say anything.

 

[Buckgnarly]

Wait this was on vt craigslist?

No, I assume OP was trying to throw off the bloodhounds/vultures!

 

[joe.striper]

Google reverse image lookup scares me too. If it's really good don't say anything.

Wasnt trying to brag, just ask trying to get some info. Im an idiot. I try to he ethical. Hope I still have it.

 

[Lx460]

Fine. I was going to drive the 30 hours (one way) up there to get it but I guess I'll let you have it...lol

I haven't been up there in 20 years (I was born in Worcester). Maybe someday I'll get back up there. Still have lots of family there.

 

[jakemac]

So what you're saying is, that you have an army of people up here ready to jump his claim and drive the grinder down to you for a free week in a condo near Disney ?

 

[Scimonetti]

Wasnt trying to brag, just ask trying to get some info. Im an idiot. I try to he ethical. Hope I still have it.

I understand and do the same thing. I just thought of the reverse image lookup thing and decided to throw that out there too. Really hope you get it, it looks awesome!

 

[dngrmse]

Wow! $200 bucks for that? Just look at it- It's uneven, must vibrate like crazy. what's this guy's number; that thing should be disposed of properly, I'll let him know.
By the way Joe, striper as in pinstriping, or striped bass? Just curious

 

[joe.striper]

Wow! $200 bucks for that? Just look at it- It's uneven, must vibrate like crazy. what's this guy's number; that thing should be disposed of properly, I'll let him know.
By the way Joe, striper as in pinstriping, or striped bass? Just curious

Striper, as in the fish. Love striper fishing...well i love stripper fishing too, just need to use different bait.

 

[dngrmse]

Striper, as in the fish. Love striper fishing...well i love stripper fishing too, just need to use different bait.

LOl, Yeah, me too. Too bad I'm 1.5 hrs away from the beach. I check stripersonline during the season for reports.

 

[Trey T]

Wasnt trying to brag, just ask trying to get some info. Im an idiot. I try to he ethical. Hope I still have it.

You did the right thing. Believe me, you're spending your money well by asking.

Post pic and a review of it when you get it

 

[fordbroncodave]

that is a wissota bench grinder. they cost and arm and a leg new, that one is probably around $500 or better

 

[qdvuu]

What's the purpose of the right-hand wheel being extended out about a foot? Is it designed specifically for a certain application?

 

[oldtools]

That is a nice grinder especially when it is in new condition. Too bad I am too far away, or I would get it.

 

[jakemac]

What's the purpose of the right-hand wheel being extended out about a foot? Is it designed specifically for a certain application?

It lets you work on longer pieces without hitting the motor, or having to hold the piece at awkward angles while grinding. Sweet !
Now if only Craftsman had made one of these in a Block Grinder.

 

[Faisal]

wooow that is really cool Bench Grinder ,buy it

 

[Leaky88]

If I was you, I'd already be on Pay Pal closing the deal. Leaky

 

[Jarhead0408]

Good luck to you man! Hope you get it.

 

[ADSR]

did you snag it?

 

[exmaxima1]

That's a nice piece. I would turn it into a wire wheeling and buffing tool. Definitely a rare piece!!

Not too sure about that---the motor is only 4 amp, which makes it a rather weak 1/2hp at best. Compare that to my Baldor and Rockwell Triple Duty, both 7" machines rated at 1/2hp, but draw 5.8A and 6.6A, respectively.

Better suited for light grinding or maybe a flap wheel. Surprising to see it rated for 7 inch wheels.

 

[gasgas17]

Are you sure you wouldn't be just as happy with this? Plus you'd still have $180 left in your wallet!

I just bought one of those on Kijiji. It was still in the box and never opened. The shipping label was from 1984. Great little grinder for chisels as I can set the guides fairly steep. I'm going to send in the product registration card just for shits and giggles.

 

[joe.striper]

The Eagle has landed! He said he had some inquiries today.... but he didn't respond...I'll post pics later. Brand new in the box, cord still in factory coil, parts still in their bags.

 

[4xdog]

Good job! Congrats.