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    Vise Identification

    Thank you!
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    Vise Identification

    I can't seem to find anything else about this brand via search, so I'm asking for some assistance identifying this vise:
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    Metal bench grinder arbor reducer bushing?

    Lots of choices there on the McMaster link. I've seen a lot of people do this with steel, but I'm curious if I can use the oil impregnated bronze bushings since I can get them really cheap here locally? Will the impregnated oil contaminate, and thus compromise the integrity of, the wheel...
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    Show us Your Vintage Bench Grinders!!!!

    Picked these three up here locally over the past two months for ~$ 120 total and am already searching the web for more! 1978 or 79 .25 HP 6" Blue Point badged Doerr Late 30's early 40's .25 HP 6" Sears Companion Late 40's early 50's .5 HP 7" Milwaukee badged Kingston-Conley I'm already...
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    1950's Milwaukee 7" Bench Grinder

    Thanks for the reply! I'm trying to find as much information as I can.
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    1950's Milwaukee 7" Bench Grinder

    Hi All, I found this monster at a local pawn shop for $50! Here’s what I’ve been able to discover so far: This is a 7” Bench Grinder made for Milwaukee by Kingston-Conley sometime in the mid 50’s and it is HUGE! Easily twice the size of my late 70’s ¼ HP Blue Point 6” (made by Doerr). Why...
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    Show us Your Vintage Bench Grinders!!!!

    Fudge, What is the manufacturer of this grinder? Thanks!
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    Old Blue Point Bench Grinder

    $40 cash! With the fast start up and smooth operation, even with crappy wheels, will I need to/ should I go in and clean it up on the inside at all? Are you aware of the Doerr model number and/ or parts availability? The snap on catalog said that the right side was manufactured wider for a...
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    Old Blue Point Bench Grinder

    I've been looking for an older USA made bench grinder for a little while, and came across a deal on CL I couldn't pass up. It's a Blue Point BG250F that shows up here as available in 78 and 79. http://www.collectingsnapon.com/catalogs/catalogs.php?loggedin=0&catalogPage=3381 It's a 1/4HP motor...
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