EOC_Jason
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You can also search for blade stiffener or blade stabilizers (2 different products), but I think those all have 5/8" arbors because they are used on saw blades...
Craftsman Block motor Bench Grinders - What's the Fuss (with resource information)
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You are right buddy. They are 5/8". Just double checked. I found these on eBayhttp://m.ebay.com/itm/1-2-Bench-Grinder-Arbor-Washer-Flange-Collar-1-2-ID-x-2-3-16-OD-x-1-8-Thick-/371878658035?hash=item5695b1fff3%3Ag%3AceYAAOSwSlBYtH8k&_trkparms=pageci%253A800f3ea9-03a1-11e7-bbfe-005056b62a8c%257Cparentrq%253Aab9b8f3515a0a2a4f387ea5ffffed8f5%257Ciid
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cajunfirehawk
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He has listed a few lately and a original Cm stand too, gotta wonder if he is a member here?
cajunfirehawk
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Speaking of ordering block parts, to my utter surprise I ordered 2 of the plastic light shades p/n 534497198 from searsparts direct and WOW did they ship quick, I was amazed! ordered 3/6 will arrive 3/8!!! Get ya some!
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torqueman2002
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I've also seen the grinder flanges listed as:
Collar,Wheel
Washer,Clamp
I checked ereplacementparts for DEWALT DW756 Bench Grinder, 6 In., 3450 RPM.
791543-00 Collar, Wheel | Inside Dimension 1/2", Outside Dimension 2 1/16"
Part Number: 791543-00
Price: $3.99
In stock, but look like stamped steel.
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torqueman2002
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He has listed a few lately and a original Cm stand too, gotta wonder if he is a member here?
That has been freshly painted and the label looks new.
I wouldn't be surprised if the seller is a member. (not me.
)He has listed a few lately and a original Cm stand too, gotta wonder if he is a member here?
It looks like his eBay and GJ names are the same: BOBIOZ1
And he's in Rockford IL, just 20 miles up the road from my work.
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I've seen this one as well. It'll definitely go for a good penny. I think he has another one as well that's been all cleaned up
I got distracted finishing up some holders for various tools. I will PM you later perhaps others will wants some of the same labels for now and future so might be able to get a group deal going.
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I have a chunk missing out of my shade and was amazed to see that there is still a replacement for 4971958. What concerned me was the Sears note that said, " This is a functional equivalent that will fit but may look different. Not Returnable". The old one looks like bakelite or maybe ABS, that can take a lot of heat but can be a little brittle. As you just ordered one, does it look like the original or is it some flimsy piece of plastic? Thanks.
EOC_Jason
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I have an original one on my old Cman, it looks just like the one in the picture on the sears parts direct, just plastic nothing special. I think it said 50W max... I put a LED bulb in there anyhow so no worries with the glass heating up.
So was the 1/3 HP grinder a more popular model? I've been looking for a few weeks now for a 1/2 HP round top but is like a unicorn. You know they exist but can't find d them. When I do they are already cleaned up and super expensive. Even then don't see many cleaned up for sale. I find a ton of the 1/3 HP
cajunfirehawk
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Its pretty sturdy, looks like an exact copy? Read "made out of nylon"...? its not thick, Funny thing was, the email mentioned "husqvarnia/sears replacement parts" so maybe they are reproducing these from the original mods for sears? But for $4 and change plus shipping IMHO, their golden, wish I could get the inner heat shields too
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From the lil time I got in dealing with these, I am going to say with out a doubt; YES, 1/3 hp is the most widely found in the market, followed in no certain order by 1/4 hp and 1/2 hp, IMHO, YMMV Of course, the expert can answer that better than anyone else, Dr Block?
That's great information on the light cover. I need to get one as well for my other block I'll be working on. As far as the heat shield goes you could probably just make one. Wouldn't be to hard. Guess that will add to my list of things to do. Replica light heat shield..Lol..
Good to know on the rarity of the round top 1/2 HP. Thought I was going crazy or not searching correctly..
Good to know on the rarity of the round top 1/2 HP. Thought I was going crazy or not searching correctly..
Cruzan80
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Both of mine are 1/2hp, and generally seem to be found cheaper than the 1/3'rds out here. Seen a few in the under $75 range in the last few months. Really, NDfan, you just need to get a budget together, have me grab tools here and drive them back home.
Both of mine are 1/2hp, and generally seem to be found cheaper than the 1/3'rds out here. Seen a few in the under $75 range in the last few months. Really, NDfan, you just need to get a budget together, have me grab tools here and drive them back home.
Man if your willing to pick up blocks for me I'd be willing to pay. I can't find them here in SC period! So I have to resort to eBay where they are rediculously marked up or the bidding gets out of control.
cajunfirehawk
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Is there like an addiction hot line for blocks?
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6369839&postcount=9414
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6369839&postcount=9414
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torqueman2002
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Around SE Michigan, 1/3-HP Blocks (rtop and ftop) are found on CL, and estate sales more than the other HP models.From the lil time I got in dealing with these, I am going to say with out a doubt; YES, 1/3 hp is the most widely found in the market, followed in no certain order by 1/4 hp and 1/2 hp, IMHO, YMMV Of course, the expert can answer that better than anyone else, Dr Block?
From my tracking sheet of current, sold, and gifted Blocks.
1/3 - 24
1/2 - 20
3/4 - 11
1/4 - 5 low number partly because 1/3-HP and above is what I look for
1 - 4
IMO, the 1/2 & 3/4-HP Blocks are better suited to what I do in the shop. Enough power they don't stall, but not the scary brutes the 1-HP are.
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torqueman2002
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Yes!Is there like an addiction hot line for blocks?
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6369839&postcount=9414
You are in the support group forum.
Also, see this helpful site. Link ---> http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157794
If I am seeing your pictures correctly, the replacement looks almost straight sided vs flared sides on the old one. Is that correct?Its pretty sturdy, looks like an exact copy? Read "made out of nylon"...? its not thick, Funny thing was, the email mentioned "husqvarnia/sears replacement parts" so maybe they are reproducing these from the original mods for sears? But for $4 and change plus shipping IMHO, their golden, wish I could get the inner heat shields too
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EOC_Jason
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Oh yeah.... Totally forgot that little metal heat shield inside (sorry it's been a while since I took mine apart)... It's really thin metal and you don't even see it, you could probably hand-form something out of sheet metal, and drill a hole to screw it to the plastic cap...
As for 1/2 vs 1/3.... hard to say... When I have a sample size of more than TWO CMan grinders (one 1/3 & one 1/2) that I have seen around here in the past year, I'll let you know.
elguappo
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Slightly off topic, but in the April 2017 issue of Popular Woodworking there is an article on sharpening chisels, and he's using a block.
bubinga
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I take it he is using a hollow grind?Slightly off topic, but in the April 2017 issue of Popular Woodworking there is an article on sharpening chisels, and he's using a block.
elguappo
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bubinga, I didn't read the article yet, just the flip thru before reading.
cajunfirehawk
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comparison pics from my 1974 block shade and replacement
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20170310_111621 by Cajun Firehawk, on FlickrI cant speak to the early 60's blocks maybe Dr Block can advise on those?
Exactly, I picked up a metal drop light shade and will modify one of those to make that work and fwiw, I plan to use a led build so heat will no longer be an issue.
Exactly, I picked up a metal drop light shade and will modify one of those to make that work and fwiw, I plan to use a led build so heat will no longer be an issue.
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I need an outside wheel cover for my 1/3hp score yesterday. My first block made 1963
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Nice score! I swear I saw some covers on eBay for one..
smalltown
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Yes I saw some on E-Bay about a week ago.
Thanks, I saw some for an 8" grinder, but those aren't for mine. I may just leave the guards completely off and use it for a wire and a buffing wheel.
I need an outside wheel cover for my 1/3hp score yesterday. My first block made 1963
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Block grinders with one side cover or one eye shield remind me of the one shoe you see laying in the road, you wonder what ever happened to it's mate.
So what do you guys think, Worth it? Going to have my sister pick it up and mail it to me if it's worth it. Lowest I've seen for one
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/6034541539.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/6034541539.html
cajunfirehawk
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Figure shipping on being $30-50 or more, FWIW. So if your cool w/$100 in it before you turn it on? But you seem to be in the same boat I am, no pun intended, they don't have things like that in my area, never!
bubinga
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Don't happen to have a fastenal (sp?) in the area she's in, and where you are?
Sometimes they are cheaper they say.