Craftsman Block motor Bench Grinders - What's the Fuss (with resource information)

[exmaxima1]

That item was removed?

??? What do mean by "removed"? It's for sale on ebay.

 

[M_George]

Try this link, 5 for $3.
I also noticed that they come from www.northamericahvac.com.
With that you might be able to find them at one of the stores that supply heating and air conditioning equipment.

 

[M_George]

Forgot the Ebay link...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LAU-3822090...9e75e4c&pid=100623&rk=2&rkt=3&sd=272116650272

 

[cajunfirehawk]

??? What do mean by "removed"? It's for sale on ebay.

The link you posted when I clicked it, it says

"this listing (272116650272) has been removed, or this item is not available.

• • Please check that you've entered the correct item number
  • Listings that have ended 90 or more days ago will not be available for viewing."

but after M George posted the other link I see those too, yes those will work. Another good source. Thanks gents.

 

[exmaxima1]

The link you posted when I clicked it, it says

"this listing (272116650272) has been removed, or this item is not available.

• • Please check that you've entered the correct item number
  • Listings that have ended 90 or more days ago will not be available for viewing."

but after M George posted the other link I see those too, yes those will work. Another good source. Thanks gents.

I just tried my link and it worked fine---went right into my cart.

M George link is ok as well, but more costly with shipping.

 

[M_George]

See if they will ship USPS

 

[Yingpin]

Thanks Torqueman, I pickup the new wheels I ordered tomorrow and anxious to put my 1/2 horse to work. And yes, started reading this thread two weeks ago and already have two or them.

I saw a Craftsman Grinder for sale at a pawn shop yesterday and was thinking about buying it but wanted to find more information. The grinder looked exactly like the one pictured here on the right (Post #456). It had the glass shields in tact and a grinder on one side with a wire brush on the other.

I do not remember the specs or model number but the label was black not red. Does that signify anything? Looking online for an example.

 

[torqueman2002]

I saw a Craftsman Grinder for sale at a pawn shop yesterday and was thinking about buying it but wanted to find more information. The grinder looked exactly like the one pictured here on the right (Post #456). It had the glass shields in tact and a grinder on one side with a wire brush on the other.

I do not remember the specs or model number but the label was black not red. Does that signify anything? Looking online for an example.

Take a look at post #1 above for help 'IDing' a Block grinder.

Also, post #4 has a link to many Block grinder labels.

Let us know what you find that matches what you saw, if anything.

The answer will have more fidelity, with more information. HP & model number, pictures - if possible.


(Post #456)
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=634747&d=1489794548

 

[ndfan6464]

Labels are done from my supplier and I have to say he knocked it out of the park again. Just has to round the corners. Can't wait to get these one.

 

[torqueman2002]

ndfan6464 - v. nice, indeed!

'... round the corners.' Nail clippers might be a good radius.

 

[ndfan6464]

Thanks torqueman! He will cut them on his die cutter he said..

 

[crguy]

Just picked this up - Looking for info on it. Is the base & tool rest correct? What size wheels would this have come with?
I don't collect these, but hadn't seen a 3/4hp in the wild before. Figured I should bring it home.

 

[torqueman2002]

Just picked this up - Looking for info on it. Is the base & tool rest correct? What size wheels would this have come with?
I don't collect these, but hadn't seen a 3/4hp in the wild before. Figured I should bring it home.

Now that is a model number I haven't seen before.

There are several 397.19670 round top Blocks with HD bases (like yours), but they have the 'brass' colored metal machine tag/label with rivets.

Yours is the foil stick on label.

My swag is the HD base on yours is correct, because the quench tray knock-out on the center band is intact.

The RH tool rest top is, of course, an add-on and not OEM. The slot makes me believe the PO ran a cut-off wheel there at one time. A very sketchy thing to do.

Also, the RH wheel guard cover is missing and that also is sketchy with a stone.

I have found some wheel guard covers still available at places like:
SearsPartsDirect website link - --> http://www.searspartsdirect.com/

eReplacementParts website link - --> http://www.ereplacementparts.com/craftsman-grinder-parts-c-158286_159871.html

I suggest you search for a manual, then look up the p/n and see if the p/n is a match or cross references with any model or p/n on the above sites.

Free manuals are available from OWWN/VM ---> http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=222&tab=3

The 3/4-HP Blocks with HD bases I have seen, have 5/8" arbors and 8" dia. wheels/stones.

Best of luck.

Nice find, BTW!

 

[EOC_Jason]

Labels are done from my supplier and I have to say he knocked it out of the park again. Just has to round the corners. Can't wait to get these one.

Wow those are nice. What did you say the cost would be for him to print them?

Mine is slightly different it's 1/2HP but I do have the adobe file for it that I could give him.

 

[ndfan6464]

Wow those are nice. What did you say the cost would be for him to print them?

Mine is slightly different it's 1/2HP but I do have the adobe file for it that I could give him.

Thanks buddy. He definitely did a bang up job on them.

Here's his email address. [email protected]
Shoot him an email with the file and he'll get you a quote

 

[Yingpin]

So I went back to the shop and picked up the grinder in question. It is 1/2 HP and looks to be in decent shape for $30.





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[torqueman2002]

Yup, that's the real deal. Congratulations.

Be sure to replace the stone with a new one.

 

[cajunfirehawk]

Looks like the block infection is spreading round the country, this is in Tiger Town (Baton Rouge) https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/tls/6036991006.html
GJ member? ;-)

 

[ducksface]

https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/tls/6052425158.html

Half horse in sedona for 35 bucks.

 

[torqueman2002]

So many Blocks, so little money and time.

 

[Yingpin]

Yup, that's the real deal. Congratulations.

Be sure to replace the stone with a new one.

Looking for stones now. Trying to figure out the right one and size to pick up.

 

[Farmall450]

So many Blocks, so little money and time.

Agreed, I really need more to go along with my "little" 1/4 horse.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=294627

 

[ndfan6464]

So the born on date that's usually stamped on the bottom of the these grinders. Has anyone come across any grinders with stock bottoms not being stamped? Ive received two now with no "born on date".

 

[torqueman2002]

Looking for stones now. Trying to figure out the right one and size to pick up.

Some of the Block labels will say, but the 1/2-HP flat top Blocks I have seen have been 7" dia, with 1/2" arbor, and I think 1" wide. 36 Grit, Coarse & 60 Grit, Fine - Vitrified Aluminum Oxide.

Also, another member asked in this post.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=275799&highlight=MSC-Wire-Wheels

How to Select the Right Grinding Wheel
http://www.neme-s.org/Shaper%20Books/Grinding%20Dressers/Select%20the%20Right%20Grinding%20Wheel.pdf

Choosing The Right Grinding Wheel
http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/choosing-the-right-grinding-wheel

Here's a post that will get you started on where to find them.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5303162&postcount=7364

 

[torqueman2002]

So the born on date that's usually stamped on the bottom of the these grinders. Has anyone come across any grinders with stock bottoms not being stamped? Ive received two now with no "born on date".

Yes, there's a date more often than not, but not always.

The date stamp can be removed with solvents and cleaners. So, be warned.

 

[cajunfirehawk]

So the born on date that's usually stamped on the bottom of the these grinders. Has anyone come across any grinders with stock bottoms not being stamped? Ive received two now with no "born on date".

Me too, I have a few like that too, Dr Block?

 

[ndfan6464]

So I finally got the reproduction labels in oh man are they 99.9% accurate. Ok maybe not 99.9% but damn close . Minus the radius on the corner they look almost exactly like they would new, fresh out of the box. Can't wait to get this bad boy on

 

[bubinga]

I wouldn't mind getting one for my old one!

 

[cajunfirehawk]

So I finally got the reproduction labels in oh man are they 99.9% accurate. Ok maybe not 99.9% but damn close . Minus the radius on the corner they look almost exactly like they would new, fresh out of the box. Can't wait to get this bad boy on

The old one looks darn good compared to some I have

 

[ndfan6464]

The old one looks darn good compared to some I have

Yes it definitely looks good for its age and too some of the others I have as well.. the older one must have been sitting somewhere really hot cause at one time the glue became soft and the whole label was turned to the right about 4-5 degrees. So decided to pull it when I was getting the grinder for sand blasting. I'll definitely reuse it.

 

[ndfan6464]

Here's a 1/2 HP if anyone is near Burlington, NC

https://greensboro.craigslist.org/tls/6051822721

 

[ndfan6464]

The addiction is real!! I didn't believe it could happen to me but I can now admit I have a Craftsman Grinder addiction. It's real and if your not careful it will get you too..

Picked it up for $30.

 

[Trey T]

how did you print the label?

 

[ndfan6464]

how did you print the label?

I have a guy that does all the labels for all my restoration projects...

 

[torqueman2002]

The addiction is real!! I didn't believe it could happen to me but I can now admit I have a Craftsman Grinder addiction. It's real and if your not careful it will get you too..

Picked it up for $30.

What else can you buy for $30 that is so much fun to restore and use?

I love getting Blocks for $10 per 0.10-HP!!

I've paid more and I've paid less, but that's my rule of thumb for these parts.

Of course, like real estate, it's all about Location.

Nice find!

 

[bubinga]

The addiction is real!! I didn't believe it could happen to me but I can now admit I have a Craftsman Grinder addiction. It's real and if your not careful it will get you too..

Picked it up for $30.

I wasn't sure what the one I have I got for $30.00 (and a hetic drive) was?
But looked last night, that Bad Boys is a HALF!
And the label is darn near perfect!
Think I'll be doing a light restore. bearings sound good, think I'll Pick Lever B.

 

[cajunfirehawk]

Of course, like real estate, it's all about Location.

The most accurate statement I have ever heard in regards to finding these gems in the wild...

 

[ndfan6464]

What else can you buy for $30 that is so much fun to restore and use?

I love getting Blocks for $10 per 0.10-HP!!

I've paid more and I've paid less, but that's my rule of thumb for these parts.

Of course, like real estate, it's all about Location.

Nice find!

Haha totally agree. With everything you've said. I've definitely have paid more..

 

[fech]

Bought today.

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[torqueman2002]

Bought today.

Looks like a 1/4-HP cast iron guy.

What's the model number and mfg. date?

Nice find, and just when you might think all those old Blocks have been found.

But, just like the last few years, when spring rolls around, the Block grinders start to make their appearance on CL, etc ....