Baldor Bench Grinder
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Roberts210
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How much are they asking for it? I'd certainly take a chance on it. Baldor makes extremely good motors.
Can't quite read the legend plate from the pics but that should give you model # and other pertinent info. Baldors are a very good quality brand pretty much across the board. Of course some models are higher end than others and condition will vary according to how hard a life it's had. They are rebuildable to a degree depending on whats wrong with them. By that I mean If it runs more than likely the major electrical components are probably ok. If it runs rough it's gonna need bearings which is not a big deal. If it doesn't run it could be something quite in-expensive like a switch or the cord.If it smells burnt keep looking because it's gonna get expensive. If it runs its worth at least $50, how much more than that is up to you. Look on ebay to compare but make sure you look at the sold listings to see what they are really selling for. Hope that helps
p.s. They tend to sell fairly quick
p.s. They tend to sell fairly quick
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wrightorchid
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As long as it is not 3 phase (which most do not have), you should be fine. Should be easy enough to test out. 7' 1/2 hp start at about $450+ new.
lafester
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I just grabbed a 1/3 hp for $20. The wheels were so wobbly I thought it was going to explode.
For parts and the stand it was a good deal. If the arbor is good all the better. Just saying it is possible to find a beat baldor.
UPDATE: I think the arbor is fine, I think the issue is with the flanges as they are pretty thin. The base has a huge chunk missing so it will probably still be parted out unless I can find a cheap replacement. I do like the chinese stand... heavy cast iron must be an older import.
For parts and the stand it was a good deal. If the arbor is good all the better. Just saying it is possible to find a beat baldor.
UPDATE: I think the arbor is fine, I think the issue is with the flanges as they are pretty thin. The base has a huge chunk missing so it will probably still be parted out unless I can find a cheap replacement. I do like the chinese stand... heavy cast iron must be an older import.
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Old Radar
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I have its twin--#622R. Mine runs well but it looks like Baldor's paint process wasn't as good as it should have been when these were turned out.
lafester
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Nice, pretty complete and would clean up nice if desired.
I Think it's the cast aluminum they used on these is harder for paint to stick but yeah, it's really no excuse. I have a cast iron 1/3 hp and the paint is almost perfect still.
I Think it's the cast aluminum they used on these is harder for paint to stick but yeah, it's really no excuse. I have a cast iron 1/3 hp and the paint is almost perfect still.
Name plate looks like 712RE. If that's the case, I think it's a lower end Baldor with stamped metal tool rests. Not sure the rest of the differences, but it's still a Baldor. How much is it?
https://www.baldor.com/catalog/712RE
https://www.baldor.com/catalog/712RE
712RE has 2-bolt motor cases, non-vented guards, much different rests,