Barn Sale grinder

[Arne73]

Check out this beast:

Took the tool rests and cup off to try and lighten it up when we moved it.

 

[arkangel06]

How much did you pay for that?

 

[Zrexxer]

Have you got 3-phase power to run it?

 

[GSSFC]

Don't get your shirt caught in that one!

Tim

 

[selohssa]

That thing is COOOL!

 

[Mickey O]

Have you got 3-phase power to run it?

That could be a problem, maybe just replace the motor.

 

[Stuart in MN]

That could be a problem, maybe just replace the motor.

90% of that grinder is the motor.

 

[Mickey O]

90% of that grinder is the motor.

Hence the subtle humor.

 

[Amitygravel]

You can get Phase Converters. You have to know about wiring or have an electrian hook them up. Check with Grainger for the converter

 

[A_Pmech]

Now there's a proper grinder, a US Electrical Tool Model 500. .

US Electrical Tool grinders make all other grinders look like toys because they cater to foundries with their lines of heavy production grinders and snaggers. That grinder is the smallest one they build.

BTW: The Model 500 is still made:

http://www.uselectricaltool.com/model500.html

Clean that thing up and buy a rotary converter!

 

[Arne73]

No to the 3 PH. Planning on using a VFD.
Spent $35 and just about threw out my back.
I've got the rests and the cup for the center, I took them off to move it.

 

[fordbroncodave]

i seen a grinder just like that with a 24" grind wheel on it. it was also 3 phase and 2.5hp motor. it was a beast of a grinder and weighs all of 350 pounds

 

[TheGrooveking]

Get the right size wheels for it, the ones mounted on it are too narrow. Wider wheels add to the inertia, so more umph when the grinding gets tough.

TheGrooveking

 

[A_Pmech]

No to the 3 PH. Planning on using a VFD.
Spent $35 and just about threw out my back.
I've got the rests and the cup for the center, I took them off to move it.

Sounds like you're all set! A VFD is a good option, just be sure to install it in an enclosure.

Post up some photos as you install the VFD.

 

[Arne73]

Get the right size wheels for it, the ones mounted on it are too narrow. Wider wheels add to the inertia, so more umph when the grinding gets tough.

TheGrooveking

Thanx for the advice there, Grooveking. I need to get a stand fabbed up to so it'll be a while until it's put to use.