Craftsman grinder you haven't seen in 50 years

[TXNinAZ]

I haven't found evidence of anything quite like my latest find, so I wanted to show it off. A brand new, sealed in the original box Craftsman roundtop grinder. It was in a hoard and the guy who cleaned up just wanted to get a couple of bucks for it. The stamps on the cardboard and paper tag tells me it's around 1962-3 manufacture.

Still has the original for sale tag hanging on it.

Shipped to a Sears store around the corner from the hospital that my oldest brother was born at in 1969. My dad was in graduate school at Texas A&M at the time.

Shipper's tracking sticker from some move:

Don't want to open it, but want to know what's inside! A mirror and flashlight let me see a bit through the carry handle on the side, then flipped the image.

Don't have a plan for it (probably go on eBay), but if anyone wants it for your collection, send me a PM.

 

[thehorse13]

I can't imagine what maniacs on Ebay would pay for that grinder but it's a shame to let such a beautiful tool sit in a box unused.

 

[cajunfirehawk]

PM'ed...

 

[Tonellin]

Nice find!! The box is in incredible shape. I found one with original box, instructions, manual etc and sold it to cajunfirehawk a couple months ago. He's a good buyer and the transaction went very smoothly

 

[Smokeshow69]

Holy ****! That is nice. I can't imagine the excitement of finding that. For sure that is a collector item and needs to not be used. Hope it goes to a great home! I am really digging the crown top box


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[torqueman2002]

That's a great find.

Here's a link to a restore of this model Block.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=329076

Here's a PB slideshow.

http://s786.photobucket.com/user/torqueman2002/slideshow/CM%2033%20HP%20397_19580%20115V%20Howell

 

[Shiftless]

TXN:
Craftsman round top "block" grinder, New in the Box, for just "a couple of bucks"...

CONGRATS

That certainly rates as a you **** deal!

 

[j p smith]

TXN, cool find. How is the shop coming?

 

[Zeeman]

I dig it. With light too.

 

[CNGsaves]

^ ^ Yeah, the box is UNopened . . . WITH Light . . . . .
. . AND . . . has traveled from TX to AZ and still in perfect shape !!
. . . . . . HOW is that even possible ???? . . . .

The GJ Nation needs to know what is denomination of . . . "A Couple Bucks"
. . . . no YS awards can be given without full disclosure.

In any event, that is a Score of a Lifetime . . . Impressive!!

 

[erty67]

You ****.

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[LB-1911]

You ****.

Concur, TXNinAZ right place right time.

 

[obj]

That..is..awesome!!! Crack that fcker open and use it!!!
Not going in the casket with ya down the road lol.
Well actually I would see what ebay might command for such an item first

BTW is a pretty nice looking unit
http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/222/2202.pdf

 

[TXNinAZ]

Thanks guys!! I didn't mean to suggest I got it for $5 or anything- the seller just wanted some quick cash, even though he knew it was worth more than the crisp $100 bill I gave him for it. Would've been even better for $20 or something, but I was fine with giving him his asking price.

I've already got 3 Baldors that I use in my shop (well, one is down right now), so I definitely don't need this one for use. I'm sure there is someone out there that would love to put this on their shelf as part of a collection!

 

[Bellaireroad]

I bought my first TV set at that sears store


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[Cope]

^ ^ Yeah, the box is UNopened . . . WITH Light . . . . .
. . AND . . . has traveled from TX to AZ and still in perfect shape !!
. . . . . . HOW is that even possible ???? . . . .

The GJ Nation needs to know what is denomination of . . . "A Couple Bucks"
. . . . no YS awards can be given without full disclosure.

In any event, that is a Score of a Lifetime . . . Impressive!!

Look at the label, it was in Biloxi, MS at one time.

 

[d.mcfarland]

I love how this is basically an ad for selling it.

 

[PRND3L]

Reminds me of this:

 

[dinoperson]

Cool find, and I know having the box, and unopened at that is huge in lots of collectibles. For a grinder, how much more is it worth unopened, than just mint in box with papers?


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[cajunfirehawk]

Cool find, and I know having the box, and unopened at that is huge in lots of collectibles. For a grinder, how much more is it worth unopened, than just mint in box with papers?

that collecting is a sickness I tell you, take it form me

Someone buy this so I cant...

 

[CNGsaves]

Reminds me of this:

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ I LOVE it !! . . . . . . . NRFB !!! . . . NRFB !!!

 

[TXNinAZ]

I love how this is basically an ad for selling it.

Is that out of line? I post in classifieds on occasion but posted here since it's quite an uncommon find.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Cool find, and I know having the box, and unopened at that is huge in lots of collectibles. For a grinder, how much more is it worth unopened, than just mint in box with papers?

that collecting is a sickness I tell you, take it form me

Someone buy this so I cant...

Are those unopened or are they just mint?


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[Smokeshow69]

Is that out of line? I post in classifieds on occasion but posted here since it's quite an uncommon find.

Ignore the haters , your post was not an ad.... Nothing wrong with selling your find for a profit


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[cajunfirehawk]

Are those unopened or are they just mint?

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All three were opened but none were ever used, I have a 4th one I bought was sitting in a mans living room on a Cm pedestal (bought it too) and it too was never used...I really should move on TXNinAZ's block, never noticed it came from Biloxi, I am like 20 miles away from there

 

[jhelrey]

I want the Ebay link if it goes up there.

 

[torqueman2002]

Reminds me of this:

Hahaha!



I am torn, I'd want to keep it NIB, but then it's a tool and needs to be used!

 

[Thumper68]

To me it would be no use in the box, therefor I would put it up on ebay and use the funds to purchase something that I could use.

FYI I have 2 of the 1/3 hp, 2 1/4 hp 1 1/2 hp in that style and a newer 3/4 hp all are users if needed, only have the 2 1/3 hp on stands and one of 1/4 hp is reserved for sharping tungsten so I am a collector but only of tools that I can use, no shelf queens.

 

[TXNinAZ]

Ignore the haters , your post was not an ad.... Nothing wrong with selling your find for a profit


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Thanks! I was just concerned with forum etiquette- I am a profiteer on this one and don't really care if some people disapprove. I buy a lot of keepers, but this was bought with the intention of flipping it over for cash to spend on welding supplies and machine tooling.

 

[Smokeshow69]

No worries... I think you are fine because you just started a post to show us something we are interested in. Also you did not divulge a price or your intentions to sell until people asked. I think someone on here will buy it off the bay and at least you gave us a heads up to be able to get in on it...just my 2cents


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