cajunfirehawk
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Looks like my NOS/MIB Block rack will be needing another space 
All of these are unused, brand new
All of these are unused, brand new
Craftsman Block motor Bench Grinders - What's the Fuss (with resource information)
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cajunfirehawk
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IKR but on the other hand ebay has over 40 listings for "craftsman bench grinders-used" most are so-so, a few nice ones but most are over priced, IMHO and not too many pristine ones, anyone else notice the flood of these on ebay?
christianchavez
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Found many useful resources. Thanks for the suggestions.
EOC_Jason
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Go ahead and just slap a UPS label on that NIB 6" torqueman and have it sent to me house.... 
I'll open & use it. 
I'll open & use it.
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torqueman2002
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firehawk!
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torqueman2002
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Anyone near South Bend?
There's a complete 1/2-HP ftop Block m-397.19340 w/manual, lamp, and q tray.
Not mine.
https://southbend.craigslist.org/tls/6183708815.html
There's a complete 1/2-HP ftop Block m-397.19340 w/manual, lamp, and q tray.
Not mine.
https://southbend.craigslist.org/tls/6183708815.html
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torqueman2002
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Ooops, sorry it's gone. The BlockGo ahead and just slap a UPS label on that NIB 6" torqueman and have it sent to me house....
has struck, again.Looks like my NOS/MIB Block rack will be needing another space
All of these are unused, brand new
No wonder a guy like me can't find anything!! Between you and torqueman you guys are sucking up all the goodies..haha
cajunfirehawk
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No wonder a guy like me can't find anything!! Between you and torqueman you guys are sucking up all the goodies..haha
What can I help you with my son...
EOC_Jason
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Did they ever make a 1725 RPM block?
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torqueman2002
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Not as far as I know; but, then I didn't know they made a 3-phase, or a model with a Brake.
They did make a variable speed not-a-real-Block, I happen to have. m-257.190470. Cheap plastic, w/ sleeve bearings.
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What can I help you with my son...
LMAO!! That picture never gets old... I'd love to find a NIB block or Mailbox. Only grinder associated thing I've found NIB was the tool grinding attachment and drill bit but those are dime a dozen..
LawnBoy-5247
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torqueman2002
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That's the attachment bracket for a CM sharpener.
There's one shown on page 1, pic 9 & 10.
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torqueman2002
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Heehee.
That's a great shot.
I believe it's both a family portrait and a Block Party!
cajunfirehawk
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Speaking of party, damn its hot down here, miserable and just when your steaming another inch or two of rain 
More block goodness today:
So I'm tying to complete my craftsman block grinder stand collection, now I need only one to have the 4 different models they made, this lil one arrived this week;
and this lil spotless 1/4hp block from 1975 via joe.striper on ebay, super sweet lil grinder, could not pass it up;
back;
and they they hooked up;
End of the block story
More block goodness today:
So I'm tying to complete my craftsman block grinder stand collection, now I need only one to have the 4 different models they made, this lil one arrived this week;
and this lil spotless 1/4hp block from 1975 via joe.striper on ebay, super sweet lil grinder, could not pass it up;
back;
and they they hooked up;
End of the block story
davethorik
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Not a lot of those tube steel stands. I'm guessing they weren't a big seller. I have a 1/2hp that came with one and it's kind of flimsy.
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torqueman2002
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I tried to give one away - for the cost of shipping.
It wound up in the re-cycle bin.
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torqueman2002
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Speaking of party, damn its hot down here, miserable and just when your steaming another inch or two of rain
More block goodness today:
So I'm tying to complete my craftsman block grinder stand collection, now I need only one to have the 4 different models they made, this lil one arrived this week;
and this lil spotless 1/4hp block from 1975 via joe.striper on ebay, super sweet lil grinder, could not pass it up;
back;
and they they hooked up;
End of the block story
Nice story.
cajunfirehawk
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I didn't have much in it, basically shipping and like $10, now I just need the metal cabinet type, one in GA w/ a block on ebay but the guy wont ship, and he sells other grinders like baldor too and wont ship any of themI tried to give one away - for the cost of shipping.
It wound up in the re-cycle bin.
Zeeman
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What does the metal cabinet type look like?
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torqueman2002
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Zeeman
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Pretty cool cabinet. Is it sturdy? Love the Labs, and War Eagle!
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torqueman2002
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Yes it's quite sturdy.
It does however have a big foot print and a lot of wasted space that is only accessible from the sides.
That said, I had to have one, and drove over an hour to get it with a grinder I didn't want.
Labs are great, as all dogs are. The one with the scarf is ours, the other is my daughter's - plus she now has a 90# male brown. It's quite the pack.
I'm not sure what you mean by the 'War Eagle', but thanks.
There is a Craftsman Crown Top Badge on the front of the stand, though.
Zeeman
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I like the crown logo, and I'll probably be on the lookout for one of those stands. I built a stand for my first CM grinder, but now I have another with no stand. I was thinking of putting some metal on the sides/back, and making the front open for accessories and tools.
I saw your Michigan motif, and it reminded me of my college: The university of Alabama=Auburn. War Eagle!
I saw your Michigan motif, and it reminded me of my college: The university of Alabama=Auburn. War Eagle!
cajunfirehawk
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Not mine and pic is off the web...
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torqueman2002
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FYI - I added a link to the OWWM site's thread "Single phase motor diagnostic 101", on post #5, page 1, above.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4000536&postcount=5
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4000536&postcount=5
Bill C
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Hi All,
I've been looking for a bench grinder for a while now. I am not a "craftsman block grinder" collector, I just want a solid grinder for general shop use. I see these old C-man blocks are durable & well made.
This one popped up locally for $125. Supposedly it is essentially brand-new. The guy just took it out of the original box a month or two ago and mounted it on the stand and used it a bit. The photos seem to support the story as it looks pretty much brand new. He believes it was purchased new in the mid 70's.
Here are two photos. Is this a solid price? I plan to pick it up tomorrow, just want to make sure Its a solid deal.
I've been looking for a bench grinder for a while now. I am not a "craftsman block grinder" collector, I just want a solid grinder for general shop use. I see these old C-man blocks are durable & well made.
This one popped up locally for $125. Supposedly it is essentially brand-new. The guy just took it out of the original box a month or two ago and mounted it on the stand and used it a bit. The photos seem to support the story as it looks pretty much brand new. He believes it was purchased new in the mid 70's.
Here are two photos. Is this a solid price? I plan to pick it up tomorrow, just want to make sure Its a solid deal.
smalltown
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I think that's a great piece with the stand especially. Those stands are selling for more then $125 alone.
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torqueman2002
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Bill C,
Well done, sir!
Well done, sir!
EOC_Jason
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Hells yes! An original stand, the heavy duty base with quench tray, mint condition, 3/4HP... I would pay that in a heartbeat....
cajunfirehawk
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Welcome to the U **** club! which means you got an excellent deal we wish we would have got, lol
Bobioz1
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Great deal! Better hurry and land it.
EOC_Jason
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I'm moving my grinder to a different base so I figured I would snap a couple pics. Back when I first got it I added an inline fuse in the base. As you can see it is wired between where the black (hot) wire comes in and goes to the power switch.
For my 1/2 HP model I'm using an 8-amp slow blow / time delay. I think I tried some smaller sizes (it's been a while) and I do remember a couple burning out (I don't even remember if they were slow blow or not), but this size was available at Home Depot and has worked flawless, even under heavy grinding.
Figure this is better than nothing if something shorts out.
For my 1/2 HP model I'm using an 8-amp slow blow / time delay. I think I tried some smaller sizes (it's been a while) and I do remember a couple burning out (I don't even remember if they were slow blow or not), but this size was available at Home Depot and has worked flawless, even under heavy grinding.
Figure this is better than nothing if something shorts out.
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torqueman2002
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I have come across more than 1 Block that would still be working if it had a fuse.
Excellent!
Thank you.
Bill C
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I'm at the Mercy of the sellers schedule at the moment. Tomorrow is his earliest availability. So I'm hoping he is a stand-up dude and doesn't sell it to some random guy that comes along between now and then. I've lost deals like that before even tho the seller has told me "I'm free at 1pm tomorrow"... then it's gone before I show up.
Bobioz1
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Seems odd that a "Sears Best" would be a non- commercial 3/4 h.p. split phase motor with commercial dust chutes.